Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is a system of software and hardware elements that allows industrial organizations to: ... Directly interact with devices such as sensors, valves, pumps, motors, and more through human-machine interface (HMI) software.
What is SCADA and how it works?
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a system that aims to monitor and control field devices at your remote sites. ... SCADA is a centralized system that monitors and controls the entire area. This supervisory system gathers data on the process and sends the commands control to the process.
What are examples of Scada systems?
SCADA Systems are widely used in the following:
- Oil and Gas. Pipeline monitoring and control. ...
- Plant/factory automation.
- Water and Wastewater. Water treatment centers and distribution. ...
- Utilities. Electrical power distribution from gas-fired, coal, nuclear. ...
- Agriculture / Irrigation.
- Manufacturing.
- Food and Beverage.
- Pharmaceutical.
