Securing SCADA field systems — Part 1
22 October, 2008 by Kevin L Finnan* | Supplied by: Ovarro
The most famous attack on a SCADA system took place in Australia in 2001. As reported by news.com.au and other sources, Vitek Boden, a disgruntled former employee of the contractor who installed a computer system for the Maroochy Shire Council, near Brisbane, later hacked into the system.
In pursuit of the perfect plant
20 October, 2008 | Supplied by: SAP Australia Pty Ltd
Manufacturers today operate in a highly complex, distributed and fragmented environment. On one hand, globalisation has created tremendous opportunities to develop new products, serve new customers and pursue new markets. On the other hand, competitive stakes are getting higher than ever. You face unprecedented pressures to cut operating costs, deliver on time, optimise use of available assets and adhere to regulatory and compliance edicts.
OPC and DCOM: Five things you need to know — Part 1
18 October, 2008 by Randy Kondor*
OPC technology relies on Microsoft’s COM and DCOM to exchange data between automation hardware and software; however, it can be frustrating for new users to configure DCOM properly. If you have ever been unable to establish an OPC connection or transfer OPC data successfully, the underlying issue is likely DCOM-related.
Asset management software
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
FactoryTalk AssetCentre is an asset management software package which enables users to securely and centrally manage ever-changing process automation production environments.
DAC software
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd
DASYLab v10 data acquisition and analysis software is designed for those who want to get down to work straight away, without having to write programs. Its simple, point-and-click interface lets you set up powerful, sophisticated data acquisition routines quickly and easily.
Industrial intelligence software
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
IncuityEMI version 2.6 is enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software. This software tool is specially designed to access the data from many disparate sources throughout a manufacturing facility, then organise, analyse and present that information via user-friendly web browsers or similar remote interfaces.
Alarm management software
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Matrikon Asia-Pacific
Matrikon has announced the release of Matrikon Alarm manager V4.2 featuring enforcement, bypass management and incident review capabilities.
Historian software
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition (SE) is a software package that allows manufacturers to quickly and automatically identify, gather and analyse detailed process data from any plant floor control system or networked device.
Automation solutions at RSTechED '08
11 September, 2008
Rockwell Automation recently held the 9th annual RSTechED event, providing attendees with a valuable educational forum and business networking opportunity.
OPC unified architecture explained
05 September, 2008
International independent training organisation OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) will, on 16 September, address the impact of the OPC Foundation's OPC Unified Architecture (UA) specification on the worldwide manufacturing industry.
LabVIEW development platform
05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
LabVIEW 8.6 expands on the built-in multithreading technology of the LabVIEW platform, offering higher performance through multicore-optimised features, which can help engineers process increasing amounts of measurement data to meet advanced control application challenges and increase test system throughput.
Siemens acquires innotec
03 September, 2008
With the acquisition of German company innotec, Siemens will now be able to offer clients an inegrated software solution covering plant planning, production and modernisation.
Hydro Tasmania extends access to critical data
21 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Matrikon Asia-Pacific
Hydro Tasmania plays a significant part in keeping Tasmania clean. As Australia’s leading renewable energy business, it contributes 50% of the country’s electricity from renewable energy sources. Hydro Tasmania generates approximately 10,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity annually through 28 power stations, numerous lakes and over 50 large dams.
Digitise work processes with industrial workflow execution
20 August, 2008 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
Industrial workflow digitises and streamlines your production — from your work instructions and SOPs to corrective action and HACCP monitoring. You can integrate your business and production processes across systems and departments for reliable, repeatable process execution.
MES software
05 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Citect Pty Ltd
Schneider/Citect has released Version 4.0 of their MES software, Ampla. The latest release features the Inventory module which has been built on the ISA-95 standard to assist mining companies to increase production efficiencies and return greater profits.
