Understanding and minimising your HMI/SCADA system security gaps
15 October, 2010Being at the heart of an operation’s data visualisation, control and reporting for operational improvements, HMI/SCADA systems have received a great deal of attention, especially due to various cyber threats and other vulnerabilities.
Siemens Simatic WinCC TeleControl
14 October, 2010 byThe Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a telecontrol option for its process visualisation system, Simatic WinCC V7. Simatic WinCC TeleControl is suitable for smaller installations and complements the company’s existing telecontrol portfolio. In addition to Simatic PCS 7 TeleControl for process automation it also includes PVSS for hierarchical widely distributed system architectures. Its software option uses a WAN to flexibly integrate remote terminal units equipped with Simatic automation components into the installation’s central process visualisation system. Main applications are in the water and wastewater industries as well as oil and gas.
Improving SCADA operations using wireless instrumentation
29 September, 2010 by Hany Fouda*Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can improve operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs.
Schneider Electric PowerLogic SCADA software
17 September, 2010 bySchneider Electric has launched PowerLogic SCADA software, a monitoring and control solution for electrical distribution networks. It is claimed to deliver a reliable, flexible and high-performance solution to reduce outages and increase power efficiency.
Honeywell RC500 remote terminal unit
23 August, 2010 byHoneywell has introduced the RC500 remote terminal unit (RTU), a modular and scalable controller that integrates with SCADA technology to give industrial manufacturers tighter control of remote operations. The RC500 is designed to withstand harsh environments and is suitable for remote automation needs such as those found in oil and gas applications. It can also operate using minimal electricity, making it suitable to run on solar power, and for providing continuous monitoring of remote, fixed assets.
Control Microsystems SCADAPack ProductionPLUS
28 April, 2010 byControl Microsystems has announced the release of SCADAPack ProductionPLUS, a pad-wide optimisation solution combining EFM and plunger lift for 30+ wells per pad. It leverages the functionality and flexibility of the company’s product suite to provide gas operators with an efficient wireless or wired sensor to enterprise application.
Longwatch Video System Version 5.1
28 April, 2010 byThe Longwatch Video System Version 5.1 is available in three distinct platforms that are designed to simplify installation, configuration and application. The platforms eliminate the need for custom programming and make it easier to achieve integration with a process control, HMI/SCADA or automation control system.
SEMF automates Sugarloaf in record time
07 April, 2010The Sugarloaf Pipeline will provide a significant boost to Melbourne’s water supply, and is a key part of the Victorian government’s three-pronged approach to securing Melbourne’s water reserves. The 70 km pipeline will transfer water from the Goulburn River, near Yea, to the Sugarloaf Reservoir, outside Yarra Glen on Melbourne’s outskirts.
Control Microsystems ClearSCADA and Longwatch video platform
10 March, 2010 byControl Microsystems and Longwatch have announced the ability of the Control Microsystems SCADA host platform, ClearSCADA, can now be integrated with the Longwatch Video Surveillance platform and Video Historian Platform to provide video surveillance of remote processes and assets over the SCADA communication infrastructure.
InduSoft Web Studio Version 6.1 Service Pack 6
07 February, 2010 byInduSoft has released Version 6.1 Service Pack 6 of its human machine interface (HMI) and SCADA software, InduSoft Web Studio (IWS), making it compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Longwatch named Wonderware Certified Software Partner
02 February, 2010Longwatch, a supplier of video monitoring hardware and software products, has been named by Wonderware as a Certified Software Partner.
InFusion SCADA 2.0, SCD2100 and SCD2200 RTUs
13 November, 2009 byInvensys Operations Management has released the InFusion SCADA 2.0 software system, with Foxboro SCD2100 and SCD2200 remote terminal units for oil and gas, and water and wastewater applications.
GPRS RTU, data logger and I/O
10 November, 2009 byThe Moxa ioLogik W5312 Active GPRS RTU is a compact, all-in-one solution that integrates a GPRS modem, an I/O controller and a data logger in one device. Its all-in-one design helps users build a GPRS remote monitoring system, making the ioLogik W5312 suitable for monitoring a wide coverage area, such as in water and wastewater systems, pipeline transportation monitoring, or environmental monitoring applications.
Tarago reservoir automation improves Melbourne water supply
09 November, 2009Located near the small township of Neerim South, the Tarago reservoir is the first of three major Victorian state government infrastructure projects designed to increase Melbourne’s drinking water supplies by 240 billion litres per year by 2011.
SCADA software upgrade
26 October, 2009 bySiemens has expanded its Simatic WinCC/Downtime Monitor and Simatic WinCC/DataMonitor software options for the Simatic WinCC V7 SCADA system.
