Articles & News on SCADA & RTU
Sampol chooses Advanticsys to automate meter reading effort
- January 26, 2017
- News
Sampol, as DHC operator, requested a solution for remotely collecting meters data previously installed. Advanticsys deployed a system based on its datalogger MPC-330 with M-Bus interfaces to read data from Kamstrup meters.
Empowering the Workforce to Control the Future of Automation
- January 19, 2017
- Feature
By Peter Martin, Schneider Electric Process Automation Connected products are expected to approach 30 billion by 2020, with utilities, telecommunications and manufacturing as the top three verticals using IoT. The revolution is that finally companies have the real opportunity to move from managing their business to actually controlling it.
Is MES On Its Way Out?
- January 17, 2017
- Feature
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The convergence of IT and OT is one of the more fascinating trends that has spawned many discussions throughout the industrial space., but does it sound the death knell for Manufacturing Execution Systems?
Hilscher announces IIoT Solutions Marketing Cooperation with Cirrus Link Solutions and Inductive Aut
- January 11, 2017
- News
The IIoT Solutions Marketing Cooperation is intended to support sales of high value Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions to industrial automation markets.
OSI to deliver distribution management system to Ottawa power company
- May 3, 2017
- News
Hydro Ottawa transports power from the provincial electricity grid across a distribution network comprised of 85 distribution stations, 2,700 kilometers of underground lines, 29,000 kilometers of overhead lines, 45,000 transformers, and 48,000 hydro poles.
Schneider Electric helps Philippines power company optimize smart grid operations
- April 11, 2017
- Case Study
NGCP is responsible for delivering safe and reliable power to customers in the Philippines over more than 21,000 circuit kilometers of transmission lines. Cost, resource and energy optimization pressure drove NGCP to invest further in their Schneider Electric solution
Automated Control Concepts announces new CEO and President
- April 10, 2017
- News
Automated Control Concepts, Inc (ACC), announced that key executive team members have been promoted to advanced roles within the company as the company founder, Robert Tomasetta, retires from the operational role he has held for 34 years to serve as Chairman of the Board.
OSI to provide SCADA system for Michigan utility company
- March 31, 2017
- News
Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a contract by Great Lakes Energy (GLE) for a SCADA and Distribution Management System (DMS) based on OSI's monarch (Multi-platform Open Network ARCHitecture) platform.
Open Systems International (OSI) announces strategic partnership with DC Systems
- March 30, 2017
- News
The collaboration is designed to offer customers enhanced features, coordinated system-wide control, and data integration from legacy SCADA environments to new enterprise-wide solutions.
Bedrock Automation boosts industrial control for Arkansas town's water and sewer system
- March 28, 2017
- Case Study
The Bedrock controller is part of an integrated plantwide SCADA system. Users connect to that system via Ignition software from Inductive Automation. Ignition is an industrial applications platform that coordinates control and data acquisition for all plant PLCs and remote transfer units (RTUs).
Adams Group chooses Inductive Automation's Ignition for SCADA in vegetable oil plant
- March 27, 2017
- Case Study
For supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) in its vegetable oil and grain plants, Adams uses Ignition by Inductive Automation. Ignition is an industrial applications platform with fully integrated tools for building SCADA, manufacturing execution system (MES), and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions.
ARC Forum Wrap Up: Finding the Balance Between Connectivity and Security
- March 10, 2017
- Feature
By Cory Fogg, Automation.com The February 6-9 event provided an atmosphere buzzing over the potential that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and connected technology are bringing to today’s industry.
Schneider Electric partners with ENGIE to digitize energy sector
- February 28, 2017
- News
The two will explore and deploy new digital solutions for operational efficiency of renewable assets (wind and solar PV), leveraging Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Historian and related application software powered by Schneider Electric’s Wonderware brand.
The New Era of Automation Architectures: What does it mean for users?
- February 27, 2017
- Feature
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The application of revolutionary new concepts and technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), sensor advances, embedded controllers, and improving technology, are rapidly changing automation architectures.
Elipse provides remote monitoring for Vietnamese electric company
- February 22, 2017
- News
Thanks to Elipse Software’s solution, EVNNPC can now access remotely the data from switches, fire alarm systems, meters, relays, transformers, and third-party RTUs in the substations.
ISA Director: Oil & Gas facilities must take action now to protect against cyberattack
- February 20, 2017
- News
Patrick J. Gouhin, speaking at a Bloomberg LIVE conference in Houston, Texas on the future of cybersecurity in the US oil and gas sector, urged energy executives to take action now to protect their facilities and operations from cyberattack.
CMR announces opening of Thailand automation engineering operation
- February 16, 2017
- News
The Bangkok-based operation will provide a range of engineering services, including switchboard supply and fabrication, to the country’s sugar mill, starch, automotive tyre, and food and beverage manufacturers, as well as utility suppliers.
Huffman Engineering announces opening of Denver office
- February 15, 2017
- News
The expansion allows Huffman Engineering to accommodate a growing client base in the western part of Nebraska, as well as Colorado and Wyoming.
Tacoma Public Utilities chooses OSI to supply Energy Management System
- February 14, 2017
- News
A publicly owned utility, Tacoma Power provides electricity to Tacoma, Washington and the surrounding areas, serving more than 160,000 customers. It draws 90 percent of its power from hydroelectric generation.
OPC Training Course supports industrial convergence of SCADA systems to IIoT
- February 12, 2017
- News
Business Industrial Network, a leading provider of industrial training, announced the release of the new OPC Training for SCADA & DCS Certificate Course software.
Seeq and Inductive Automation partner to deliver connectivity for Ignition SCADA system
- February 10, 2017
- News
This Seeq connector is designed to enable Inductive Automation customers to use Seeq Workbench to find insights in their data leading to better production outcomes including improved asset availability, product quality, and process efficiency.
OSI selected by Alba to implement updated SCADA system
- February 1, 2017
- News
Alba consistently ranks among the largest aluminum smelters in the world. Alba enforces strict environmental guidelines, maintains a positive track record for safety, and is regarded as one of the top 10 performers on a global scale.
Verve Industrial Protection announces Eric Byres as Senior Advisor
- February 1, 2017
- News
Mr. Byres will work with the leadership of the company on product and strategic matters in the arena of industrial cybersecurity and protection.
Siemens focuses on digitalization and engineering efficiency at Husum Wind 2017
- August 30, 2017
- News
Under the slogan "Creating the most from wind – discover the value of digitalization", digitalization and engineering efficiency are main themes of this year's Siemens presentation at Husum Wind.
Opto 22 announces OptoPartners IoT Certification program
- August 21, 2017
- News
This program is designed to address a specific need as Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or Industry 4.0 applications and projects proliferate.
Bedrock announces free online training for Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
- August 21, 2017
- News
Initially developed to train Bedrock end users and partners in programming applications to the IEC 61131-3 standard, the software and the IDE can be used to build PLC, DCS, and SCADA RTU applications that are cryptographically authenticated to the Bedrock platform.
OSI delivers SCADA system to Iowa utility company
- August 4, 2017
- News
Indianola Municipal Utilities is located in Indianola, Iowa and provides the city with electric, water and network services. The Indianola community has enjoyed the benefits of a locally owned, not-for-profit utility since 1890.
MAC Solutions helps deliver open PLC communication for British research effort
- August 1, 2017
- Case Study
By introducing change management and version control software from M.A.C. Solutions for more than 400 of its programmable devices (PLCs and HMIs) at its facility in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source intends to minimize the risk of machine downtime caused by PLC back-up or software code errors
OSI helps New Jersey utility company implement enhanced SCADA platform
- August 1, 2017
- News
A part of PSE&G’s Energy Strong program, this project has been implemented to increase the resiliency of the company’s electric delivery system and to improve the overall system performance, availability, situational awareness, and security of PSE&G’s distribution operations.
Apps Simplify Wireless Monitoring
- July 3, 2017
- Feature
By Brian Joe, Emerson Automation Solutions Until recently—when engineers wanted to monitor plant equipment such as steam traps, pumps or heat exchangers—they were often faced with difficult, complex and expensive projects. New apps and wireless instruments make equipment monitoring much less expensive than with traditional methods
Exele and Benchmark Software announce partnership for SCADA Alarm Notification
- June 21, 2017
- News
The result is intended to be a SCADA alarm notification and management solution with minimal development and configuration time.
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