SCADA

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquistion)

Software application for industrial control systems.

Field Devices

Sensors and actuators used in SCADA systems.

Sensor

Device detecting inputs from industrial processes.

Actuator

Device controlling mechanisms in processes.

SCADA Field Controllers

Microcomputers interfacing with field devices.

Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)

Devices transmitting telemetry data to SCADA systems.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Industrial computers for controlling manufacturing processes.

SCADA Supervisory Computers

Control systems gathering data from field devices.

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Device for human interaction with PLCs.

Communication Infrastructure

Enables data exchange between SCADA systems and devices.

Real-Time Information Display

Shows critical process data instantly.

Historical Data Storage

Keeps records of past system performance.

Manufacturing Equipment Control

Management of machinery on the plant floor.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Ruggedization

Design for reliability in harsh environments.

Telemetry Data

Information transmitted from field devices to SCADA.

Modbus

Common protocol used in SCADA systems.

Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)

Another widely used SCADA communication protocol.

Control Commands

Instructions sent to field devices by SCADA.

Process Control

Management of manufacturing processes for efficiency.

Actionable Data Collection

Gathering data to inform business decisions.

Variable Frequency Drives

Devices controlling motor speed and torque.

Temperature Probes

Sensors measuring temperature in industrial processes.