What is OpenSCADA?
OpenSCADA is an open-source industrial control system software used to monitor and control industrial processes in real-time. It features a modular architecture that allows it to integrate with a wide variety of hardware devices and provide capabilities including:
- Real-time data acquisition from industrial sensors, PLCs, DCS, and other devices
- Data processing, alarming, visualization, logging, and reporting
- Human-machine interfaces for operators and engineers to monitor and control processes
- Redundancy and fail-over configurations for high reliability
- Scripting and logic programming to automate complex control tasks
OpenSCADA is designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial automation and SCADA systems. It provides an alternative to proprietary systems with more flexibility, customization options, and lower costs. The open-source model also allows users to modify OpenSCADA to their specific needs.
Some key industries and applications where OpenSCADA is being used include:
- Manufacturing and production lines
- Oil and gas pipelines
- Electrical power grids
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Building automation systems
- Transportation systems