Minimising risk in a system migration project: 8 steps to success
31 July, 2012 by Andrew Kennard*, Emerson Process ManagementAll control system projects include the same basic components: scope definition, hardware build, software implementation, test, commission. But system migration projects have a very different risk profile to greenfield projects, which means the project management of the two types is quite different.
InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 HMI/SCADA software
16 July, 2012InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 offers enhanced interface capabilities for use on a variety of smartphones and tablets.
InduSoft announces free online training for HMI/SCADA software
06 June, 2012InduSoft has announced its online video training series for its upcoming InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 HMI/SCADA software. The free online training videos cover subjects such as alarms and trends.
Moxa ioLogik W5348-HSDPA-C series micro RTU controller
01 May, 2012The Moxa ioLogik W5348-HSDPA-C series is a metal-encased, all-in-one micro RTU controller that combines a cellular modem, an I/O controller and a data logger into a compact device.
The DNP3 protocol: advantages for water and wastewater telemetry systems
19 April, 2012 by Vishal PrakashDNP3, or Distributed Network Protocol, has been around for close to two decades now. It was developed by Westronic in 1993, primarily for the power industry.
Schneider Electric SCADAPack controllers
12 April, 2012Schneider Electric SCADAPack controllers combine the monitoring and communications capabilities of RTUs with the processing and data-logging capabilities of PLCs.
Siemens TIM 3V-IE DNP3 and TIM 4R-IE DNP3 remote access modules
05 March, 2012The TIM 3V-IE DNP3 and TIM 4R-IE DNP3 modules enable PLCs of the Simatic S7-300 and S7-400 series to be controlled and monitored over different communication networks, such as 3G, 4G mobile and ethernet-based networks.
Semaphore T-Box LT RTU
02 March, 2012Semaphore has announced that the T-Box LT RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) product line for remote monitoring and SCADA system applications has passed operations testing at -40°C.
Indusoft to hold security webinar
17 January, 2012InduSoft has announced a free webinar as part of its January focus on SCADA security.
CalAmp Viper SC radio modems
02 November, 2011CalAmp Viper SC radio modems deliver up to 48 Kbps IP over narrowband UHF and VHF channels allowing secure data from field assets to the company LAN.
InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 Service Pack 1
19 September, 2011 byInduSoft has released a major upgrade for InduSoft Web Studio v7.0. The Service Pack 1 upgrade provides a variety of included features such as multiple language development support for Japanese, French, Portuguese and German along with SSL email (support for Gmail), new symbol libraries and new drivers, support for up to 10 million tags and a customisable installer.
How cellular technology will transform remote monitoring systems
12 September, 2011Conventionally, remote unmanned facility monitoring systems were constrained by the limitations of the long-range communication interfaces available to the system integrators. The advent of advanced cellular communications technology has freed system integrators from these limitations and unleashed new potential in remote monitoring systems.
Industrial Video and Control RD-MZ-3630-01 rapid-deploy wireless video system
09 June, 2011 byThe RD-MZ-3630-01 from Industrial Video and Control (IVC) is a rapid-deploy wireless video solution, consisting of a high-definition colour camera as well as an internal wireless radio. The camera is capable of transmitting over 30 frames per second of video in 1280 x 1024 resolution. It also comes equipped with an IR illuminator, allowing for clear, high-resolution images from over 60 m in complete darkness.
MatrikonOPC Server for Citect SCADA
09 June, 2011 byThe MatrikonOPC Server for Citect SCADA enables OPC-compliant applications to retrieve process and calculated values from Citect SCADA. This OPC server is suitable for companies that want to use an existing implementation of Citect SCADA to provide data to a process historian, an ERP/MES system or reporting tool.
The changing role of the operator
31 March, 2011As businesses strive to gain a competitive advantage from their operations, the way operators perform their work has evolved. Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes - significantly changing the way businesses operate and adding more value than ever before.
