Mobility solution for SCADA
12 March, 2009 bySchneider Electric has extended its mobility solutions to allow operational and management personnel to monitor their factories, plants and mining sites from any location. These solutions enhance the capabilities of a SCADA network by providing access via a greater range of mobile devices.
SCADA with Windows integrated security
11 March, 2009 byCitectSCADA V7.10 introduces support for Windows integrated security and Microsoft Windows Vista. Windows security integration allows for easier maintenance of CitectSCADA as it is no longer necessary to create and maintain user accounts within the SCADA system. Instead, users of the SCADA system can use their network username and password to access the CitectSCADA system.
Honeywell wins award for coal-saving technology
07 January, 2009Honeywell has won the 2008 Most Innovative Power Technology of the Year Award from Asian Power magazine, for a controls project that helps increase electricity generation while cutting coal consumption at a Chinese power plant.
Hot-standby for manufactured water
20 December, 2008Australians, by and large, have responded differently to the devastating drought of the past few years. The Queensland government’s response was to initiate major water management reforms. In 2005, the Beattie government established the Queensland Water Commission and set aside $9 billion to overhaul the management, distribution and marketing of water through the SE Queensland Water Grid.
SCADA software
01 December, 2008PcVue software from ARC Informatique has a number of innovations that help to reduce the cost of running and implementing process control projects. PcVue V.8.2 is a SCADA tool that is compatible with AutoCAD and enables the conversion of FactoryLink data.
SCADA RTU with POP3
01 December, 2008Semaphore has introduced POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) client functionality in its T-Box line of SCADA system products. The POP3 capability is compatible with T-Box LT, Semaphore’s single-module SCADA remote terminal unit (RTU) and the T-Box MS Modular System.
Schneider Electric combines all operations
07 November, 2008Schneider Electric integrates its operations to create the largest automation company in the Pacific.
1-Wire interface for SCADA RTUs
01 November, 2008Semaphore has introduced a 1-Wire interface for its T-Box line of SCADA system products. This interface is compatible with a T-Box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
SCADA platform
01 November, 2008Areal is introducing version 5.0 of its Topkapi SCADA platform. With an SQL interface based on ADO.NET technology, it offers a flexible and effective link with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server and many others.
Citect integrates operations with Schneider Electric
23 October, 2008SCADA provider Citect is integrating its field operations with that of parent company, Schneider Electric and has announced plans to further invest in R&D.
From telemetry to the enterprise — the evolution of the 21st century SCADA system
22 October, 2008The SCADA system of the early 21st century is vastly different from the system it was in its earliest beginnings, just 50 or so years ago.
Citect celebrates 35 years in business
08 October, 2008Citect has celebrated 35 years in the automation industry this September.
SCADA RTD interface
05 September, 2008Semaphore has introduced a resistance temperature detector (RTD) interface for its T-Box line of SCADA system products. The MS-6RTD interface module is compatible with a T-Box MS Modular System and accommodates a broad range of 2- and 3-wire RTD temperature sensors.
Citect receives Frost & Sullivan award
04 September, 2008Citect has been named the Asia Pacific HMI and SCADA Company of the Year at the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Industrial Technological Awards.
Top industrial technology companies awarded
28 August, 2008Citect has been named the Asia Pacific HMI and SCADA Company of the Year at the prestigious 2008 Frost and Sullivan Asia Pacific Industrial Technological Awards.
