Low-power RTUs
09 June, 2009 bySemaphore has announced first shipments of updated, low-power Kingfisher SCADA system RTU products. The Kingfisher LP-2 and LP-3 are fully compatible with the LP-1 model, which they replace.
RTU with integrated HMI
09 June, 2009 byThe QuickPanel remote telemetry unit (RTU) is designed to enable water and wastewater companies to monitor, diagnose and maintain water assets and processes through flexible communication architectures.
Web client SCADA visualisation solution
09 June, 2009 byGE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced Proficy HMI/SCADA — iFIX WebSpace, a full-featured web client for the company’s iFIX visualisation solution.
Low-power RTU
09 June, 2009 byRockwell Automation has introduced an all-in-one controller with SCADA capabilities which is suitable for remote and harsh environments.
SCADA for electrical distribution
18 May, 2009 byGE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of iPower 5.0 with its DNP3 driver providing a vertical industry solution for electrical transmission and distribution utilities. iPower reduces the cost of implementing, supporting and operating a SCADA system and increases operational efficiency by providing a secure, consistent and intuitive interface for operators.
SCADA RTU with DNP3 authentication
18 May, 2009 bySemaphore has announced first shipments of Kingfisher SCADA system RTU products with Secure DNP3 Authentication.
Wonderware SCADA software
11 May, 2009Wonderware System Platform 3.1 and InTouch 10.1 introduce distributed SCADA, scalability and user productivity enhancements to the Wonderware core software platform and their flagship visualisation HMI offerings.
Wiri Oil Services bridges a technology gap
27 April, 2009Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Wiri Oil Services Ltd is the city’s only petroleum depot and distribution centre for petroleum fuel. It is connected by pipeline to Marsden Point Oil Refinery in New Zealand. The company receives four products from a refinery through a pipeline and jet fuel is sent to Auckland Airport via a second pipeline.
ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007 for SCADA RTUs
01 April, 2009 bySemaphore has introduced ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007 Internet Protocol Event Reporting for its T-box line of SCADA system products. This protocol is now available with a T-box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
Component object-based supervisory systems — the benefits over traditional HMI development
17 March, 2009 by Steve Garbrecht, Product Marketing Manager — Industrial Application Server, WonderwareThere are several fundamental differences between component object-based and traditional tag-based human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) products. This article explains the differences between the two methodologies and shows that significant savings in development can be achieved with a component object-based SCADA product, and explains how to calculate the savings.
Mobility solution for SCADA
12 March, 2009 bySchneider Electric has extended its mobility solutions to allow operational and management personnel to monitor their factories, plants and mining sites from any location. These solutions enhance the capabilities of a SCADA network by providing access via a greater range of mobile devices.
SCADA with Windows integrated security
11 March, 2009 byCitectSCADA V7.10 introduces support for Windows integrated security and Microsoft Windows Vista. Windows security integration allows for easier maintenance of CitectSCADA as it is no longer necessary to create and maintain user accounts within the SCADA system. Instead, users of the SCADA system can use their network username and password to access the CitectSCADA system.
Honeywell wins award for coal-saving technology
07 January, 2009Honeywell has won the 2008 Most Innovative Power Technology of the Year Award from Asian Power magazine, for a controls project that helps increase electricity generation while cutting coal consumption at a Chinese power plant.
Hot-standby for manufactured water
20 December, 2008Australians, by and large, have responded differently to the devastating drought of the past few years. The Queensland government’s response was to initiate major water management reforms. In 2005, the Beattie government established the Queensland Water Commission and set aside $9 billion to overhaul the management, distribution and marketing of water through the SE Queensland Water Grid.
SCADA software
01 December, 2008PcVue software from ARC Informatique has a number of innovations that help to reduce the cost of running and implementing process control projects. PcVue V.8.2 is a SCADA tool that is compatible with AutoCAD and enables the conversion of FactoryLink data.
