This document discusses the basics of SCADA systems. It serves as introduction for those who are not familiar with it, and as a reviewer for those who are already knowledgeable about the SCADA Systems.

What is SCADA?

What is Telemetry?

What is Data Acquisition?

Differences between SCADA and DCS?

Components of SCADA

Field Instrumentation

Remote Station

Communication Network

Central Monitoring System (CMS)

Typical System Configuration

Modes of Communication