SCADA
What is SCADA SCADA stands for “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition”. SCADA is a type of process control system architecture that uses computers, networked data communications and graphical Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to enable a high-level process supervisory management and control. SCADA systems communicate with other devices such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and PID controllers to interact with industrial process plant and equipment. SCADA systems can be run virtually, which allows the operator to keep a track of the entire process from his place or control room. Time can be saved by using SCADA efficiently. One such excellent example is, SCADA systems are used extensively in the Oil and Gas sector. Large pipelines will be used to transfer oil and chemicals inside the manufacturing unit. SCADA History Earlier to the birth of SCADA systems, manufacturing floors and industrial plants relied on the manual control and monitor using push buttons a...