What is SCADA?

What is SCADA?

SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. The Turkish word for SCADA is Central Supervision (Audit) and Control and Data Collection System. In this context, in answer to the question of what is SCADA; It can be said that it is a system that monitors, controls, supervises all facilities located in a wide area from a computer or computers, and stores and reports data.

The general functions of the SCADA system are as follows:

1. Data tracking function
2. Data control Function
3. The process of recording and storing data
4. Data collection function
5. Data reporting function
6. Alarm function

With SCADA, planning, control and reporting of all devices belonging to a company can be achieved. SCADA is simply a data acquisition system. The SCADA system can be controlled from a single computer, or it can be controlled from multiple computers by making the necessary network connections. At the same time, the SCADA system can also be controlled from devices such as smartphones and iPads.

What are the Usage Areas of SCADA Systems?

The usage area of the SCADA system is quite wide. SCADA system is used in many areas from production to traffic control. The purpose of the SCADA system is to minimize human errors by eliminating manpower during the production phase and to increase production speed and quality. SCADA systems have become a great need, especially in industrial facilities, due to their advantages, ease of use and security.

The sectors where SCADA systems are most frequently used can be listed as follows: In the industrial field, it can work in repetitive, continuous or intermittent situations in process facilities, production, energy production, refineries and manufacturing.

1. Oil and gas boat lines
2. Wastewater – Drinking water treatment and promotion centers
3. Wind generators
4. Electricity production and distribution lines
5. Civil defense siren systems
6. Airports
7. Space Stations
8. Traffic control
9. Food and chemical industry
10. Nuclear facilities
11. Automotive Industry
12. Building Automations
13. Ships

What are the Advantages of SCADA System?

Although the costs of the SCADA system are high during the installation phase, it pays off in a short time thanks to the advantages it provides.

The advantages provided by the SCADA system are listed as follows:

1. Ability to control the system remotely and intervene remotely when necessary
2. 24/7 monitoring of the system
3. Saving labor and time
4. Increased production quality
5. Recording data generated during the production phase
6. Analyzing the data obtained during the production phase
7. Staying informed about events in the field
8. Recording any intervention in the system
9. Energy saving and tracking
10. Optimization in compensation systems
11. Predictive maintenance, detecting areas that may cause malfunctions in advance
12. Provides information about systemic conditions such as whether the switches are working or not

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