Data Acquisition for the Data Acquisition for the Scientific communityScientific community

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By Devices WorldBy Devices World

GatewayGatewayInternet Internet ServerServer UserUser

1.1. A Gateway acquires data (failure events or A Gateway acquires data (failure events or measurements like temperature) from measurements like temperature) from appliances or sensors and transmits them to a appliances or sensors and transmits them to a server on the Internet. server on the Internet.

2.2. Authorized users access data in real time from Authorized users access data in real time from any PC with an Internet connectionany PC with an Internet connection

3.3. When a pre-programmed exception occurs, When a pre-programmed exception occurs, users automatically receive an SMS or email.users automatically receive an SMS or email.

How How iiSCADA worksSCADA works

Flow Sensors

Mobile Alerts

Internet

iSCADA Server

Monitor & ControlOnline Reports / Statistics

ArchitectureArchitecture

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Real time Data on PC

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EmbeddedInternetGateway

EmbeddedInternetGateway

LAN, PSTN, GSM, Satellite

RTUsRTUs

Dedicated Communication Dedicated Communication InfrastructureInfrastructure

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Internet ServerInternet Server

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Communication Private: Fiber or Leased Lines Public Infrastructure: Internet

Data Accessibility Confined to the Control Room Universal – available anywhere

Data Speed Very Fast Limited by Internet connectivity

Usability Trained SCADA EngineersAnyone - management to technicians

Cost Very High Low

ApplicationsHigh-end critical facilities with complex closed-loop controls

Remote data acquisition & control where deployment of SCADA is an over-kill or commercially unfeasible.

iiSCADA for Academicians – SCADA for Academicians – Measure, Analyze, CollaborateMeasure, Analyze, Collaborate

Measure real world parameters remotely in real timeMeasure real world parameters remotely in real timePerform data acquisition for scientific investigations or educational experiments remotely.Collaborate and analyze data over the internet with multiple investigators in real time.

iiSCADA in the laboratory– SCADA in the laboratory– Automatic or Manual samplingAutomatic or Manual sampling

Automatic sampling over extended period of timeAutomatic sampling over extended period of timeSampling conditions can be changed remotely any time throughout an experimentUnlike standalone data loggers, iSCADA offers virtually unlimited storage capabilities.

Manual samplingManual samplingWatch the data remotely as measurements are made in real time.

iiSCADA at the field– SCADA at the field– Full feature data logger at remote sitesFull feature data logger at remote sites

Bring the laboratory to your site or Bring the laboratory to your site or Bring the site to your desktopBring the site to your desktopFully end-to-end Internet-based data logging solution makes this a reality.

Wide connectivity OptionsWide connectivity OptionsEthernet - LANPSTN - Terrestrial DialupGSM - Mobile DialupGPRS – Wireless always ONUHF – Radio ModemsACeS – Satellite DialupMPDS – Satellite ISDNVSAT – Satellite Broadband

iiSCADA and Transducers – SCADA and Transducers – Interfaces to most sensorsInterfaces to most sensors

Industry standard Analogue inputsIndustry standard Analogue inputsAny commercially available sensor with 4-20mA, or0-5VDC analogue outputs can be interfaced directly to the iSCADA gateway.

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RTD high-precision Temperature sensors

Pressure Sensor

Dissolved Oxygen

Flow Sensors

iiSCADA BenefitsSCADA Benefits

Cost of data transmissionCost of data transmissionSince all communications between devices, server and users are Internet based, this translates into the lowest cost compared to all other systems. Devices can be placed anywhere in the world, and users can seamlessly communicate with their devices from any Internet connection.

Consolidated information Consolidated information Since all data is stored in a central database in the Internet, users have global access to consolidated data from many systems or locations. In point-to-point systems, data resides in a particular physical location (typically a control room), and access is restricted. 

Fast & Easy DeploymentFast & Easy Deployment  User friendly hardware interfaces with a wide range of legacy appliances and transducers. Managed services eliminate cost and complexities of owning and maintaining server and software.

Universally accepted User InterfaceUniversally accepted User InterfaceWeb-based solutions like iSCADA have a universally accepted, familiar and user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI). This takes the complexities out of sophisticated engineering solutions, and places information in the hands of managers and other decision makers. It also flattens the learning curve for engineers.