SuperVisory Control and Data Aquisition

SCADA

What is SCADA?

SCADA is an acronym that stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. In layman terms, the only way it is possible for operators to maintain systems of any size without having to be everywhere at the same time.

What SCada software should i use?

While there is no “one correct” answer to this question, here at Process Control Services we believe firmly that VTScada by Trihedral is the only answer. Trihedral is a company dedicated to nothing short of excellence and truly believes that tools like VTScada can and will change the world. That is why every engineer at PCS attends ScadaFest every year for continued education. If you yourself utilize VTScada we cannot recommend enough that you attend this 2-5 days long conference.

hoW DO WE GET THOSE SWEET 3d GRAPHICS?

Many of the graphics seen throughout our website have been provided by Vyper Automation. PCS and Vyper Automation have a wonderful working relationship and work closely together on many jobs. Vyper has been perfecting there 3D renderings for over a decade now and many customers request this costly service because of the confidence and familiarity it builds with operators. Being able to see there plant/remote site on SCADA exactly as it is on site.

SAmple pages

Site overview maps provide operators with a cursory view of remote sites, quickly spotting any issues anywhere in the system.

Note the destination arrows pointing from site to site. This is a feature developed to help users understand hydraulics of a system that may be berried underground and not easy to understand.

Potable water systems may be the most critical of them all and many people choose to trust Process Control Services with this responsibility.

This system on the right is a remote well site that is controlled by a command from a water tower, via a secure and private cellular connection. However, in the event of a comm loss, this plant is capable of running on its own maintaining pressure.

3-Dimensional graphics are great, but sometimes for larger or more complicated systems, a 2-D design is the right solution. Demonstrated here is an overview page for a clients SBR type Waste Water Treatment Plant.