SCADA Systems Archives Course - Industrial Instrumentation and Automation

Data Storage and SCADA Supervisory Systems

DATA STORAGE In the same way that an RTU requires storing certain process data such as field meter values, hits, and time intervals, MTUs

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Selecting the Master Station in SCADA systems

The master unit (MTU) is one of the most important components in a SCADA control system; therefore, it is essential to understand the functions this equipment performs.

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Atmospheric Media and Communication Protocols in SCADA Systems

Atmospheric Media A) MICROWAVE (MICROWAVE RADIO) This is a high-frequency (GHz) transmission limited by the curvature of the earth. It uses parabolic dishes known as antennas.

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Selection of Topologies and Transmission Modes in SCADA Systems

The communication loop is only between two stations. Either station can initiate communication, or it can be configured so that one of them controls it.

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Components of a SCADA Communication System

Figure 8 shows a simple SCADA system consisting of a master unit (MTU) and a remote unit (RTU). The MTU and RTU must be equipped with the necessary equipment.

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Selection of the Communications Network in a SCADA System

When we talk about telecommunications, we are basically referring to the communication equipment necessary to establish communication between the different components of the SCADA system. In this sense, in this unit

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Determining the Scan Interval in SCADA Systems

One of the factors that determines the scan interval is the number of RTUs to be scanned. An estimate can easily be made during the system design phase.

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What exactly is a real-time SCADA system?

The term “Real-time control” is defined as “relevant to performing a calculation operation during the time that the physical process takes place”; in our context, it refers to

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What is SCADA?

SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. Some authors also define it as the technology that enables the collection of data from remote locations, as well as

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Components in a SCADA system

A) THE MASTER STATION Receives data on the conditions of the equipment in the field, which is sent by the remote stations (RTUs). It processes the information and sends commands.

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