FEATURES

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Now lets look at some of the features and benefits you'll receive from a properly engineered PLC-based SCADA system.

Features:

* PLCs have no moving parts. They are extremely robust and reliable.
* If communication with the MTU is lost, a PLC-based RTU can operate alone through "intelligent" programming.
* PLC programs are easy to understand and easy to use and can be completely documented with simple and extensive descriptions, technical programming and support manuals.
* PLCs are modular and can provide room for future expansion and growth.
* Programming for security sensors can be integrated into PLCs providing security and monitoring of door switches, heat and motion detectors. The SCADA system can then automatically notify as prescribed.
* No waiting period to replace electrical components. The SCADA system can be designed to use components that any local or national electrical distributor supplies.
* Standard built in diagnostics can continuously monitor and display all status and fault information in easy to understand text.
* The HMI (Human Machine Interface) software can provide extensive, on-screen documentation including operators manual, wiring diagrams, programs, etc.
* PLC-based SCADA systems can automatically gather and report data necessary to comply with local, state and federal regulations in formats that integrate well will Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
* Data collected can be stored in the PLC and also in the MTU’s database providing a more robust reporting system.
* The SCADA system can keep managers and operators informed 24 hours a day through automatic email, paging and dial-up call features.
* Future upgrades and/or new installations of pumps, monitoring systems, level and flow sensors etc., can be easily integrated into the system.
* Multiple user features can easily be integrated into the SCADA system through web-based technology.