InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 Service Pack 1
19 September, 2011 byInduSoft has released a major upgrade for InduSoft Web Studio v7.0. The Service Pack 1 upgrade provides a variety of included features such as multiple language development support for Japanese, French, Portuguese and German along with SSL email (support for Gmail), new symbol libraries and new drivers, support for up to 10 million tags and a customisable installer.
How cellular technology will transform remote monitoring systems
12 September, 2011Conventionally, remote unmanned facility monitoring systems were constrained by the limitations of the long-range communication interfaces available to the system integrators. The advent of advanced cellular communications technology has freed system integrators from these limitations and unleashed new potential in remote monitoring systems.
Industrial Video and Control RD-MZ-3630-01 rapid-deploy wireless video system
09 June, 2011 byThe RD-MZ-3630-01 from Industrial Video and Control (IVC) is a rapid-deploy wireless video solution, consisting of a high-definition colour camera as well as an internal wireless radio. The camera is capable of transmitting over 30 frames per second of video in 1280 x 1024 resolution. It also comes equipped with an IR illuminator, allowing for clear, high-resolution images from over 60 m in complete darkness.
MatrikonOPC Server for Citect SCADA
09 June, 2011 byThe MatrikonOPC Server for Citect SCADA enables OPC-compliant applications to retrieve process and calculated values from Citect SCADA. This OPC server is suitable for companies that want to use an existing implementation of Citect SCADA to provide data to a process historian, an ERP/MES system or reporting tool.
The changing role of the operator
31 March, 2011As businesses strive to gain a competitive advantage from their operations, the way operators perform their work has evolved. Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes - significantly changing the way businesses operate and adding more value than ever before.
Longwatch video system version 5.2
17 January, 2011 byThe Longwatch video system version 5.2 includes enhancements and upgrades such as a value edition of the console recorder, a low-power XLP version of the video system that delivers surveillance in remote areas with limited power budgets, and improved database functions.
Longwatch XLP Low Power Video Surveillance System
20 December, 2010 byOriginally developed for a major oil and gas company to monitor remote wells in North America, the Longwatch XLP Low Power Video Surveillance System is powered by solar cells and batteries. The system hibernates in a low-power standby mode until an external sensor, such as a motion detector or intrusion alarm, or a command from the central control room sends it a signal to wake up. The system immediately records a short video alarm clip, transmits it to a remote operator at a central HMI/SCADA system and continues to record video on its disk until commanded to return to hibernation.
Schneider Electric CitectSCADA v7.20
22 November, 2010Schneider Electric has launched CitectSCADA v7.20, designed to extend and enhance the performance, quality and security of previous versions. CitectSCADA v7.20 is intended to provide a seamless system that integrates real-time process and equipment information for improved operator effectiveness, simplified engineering and tighter security.
Schneider Electric CitectSCADA v7.20
22 November, 2010Schneider Electric has launched CitectSCADA v7.20, designed to extend and enhance the performance, quality and security of previous versions. CitectSCADA v7.20 is intended to provide a seamless system that integrates real-time process and equipment information for improved operator effectiveness, simplified engineering and tighter security.
Longwatch video software for ACP ThinManager systems
29 October, 2010 byThe Longwatch video productivity software suite, including the Longwatch video historian, live and archived video, and the console recorder, can now work with any ACP-enabled thin client.
InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 HMI/ SCADA
29 October, 2010 byInduSoft has released version 7 of the InduSoft Web Studio HMI/ SCADA software, which incorporates many additions to overall functionality, including an improved user interface.
Understanding and minimising your HMI/SCADA system security gaps
15 October, 2010Being at the heart of an operation’s data visualisation, control and reporting for operational improvements, HMI/SCADA systems have received a great deal of attention, especially due to various cyber threats and other vulnerabilities.
Siemens Simatic WinCC TeleControl
14 October, 2010 byThe Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a telecontrol option for its process visualisation system, Simatic WinCC V7. Simatic WinCC TeleControl is suitable for smaller installations and complements the company’s existing telecontrol portfolio. In addition to Simatic PCS 7 TeleControl for process automation it also includes PVSS for hierarchical widely distributed system architectures. Its software option uses a WAN to flexibly integrate remote terminal units equipped with Simatic automation components into the installation’s central process visualisation system. Main applications are in the water and wastewater industries as well as oil and gas.
Improving SCADA operations using wireless instrumentation
29 September, 2010 by Hany Fouda*Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can improve operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs.
Schneider Electric PowerLogic SCADA software
17 September, 2010 bySchneider Electric has launched PowerLogic SCADA software, a monitoring and control solution for electrical distribution networks. It is claimed to deliver a reliable, flexible and high-performance solution to reduce outages and increase power efficiency.
