SCADA Primer

What is SCADA?

SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system refers to the combination of telemetry and data acquisition. It consists of collecting information, transferring it back to a central site, carrying out necessary analysis and control, and then displaying this data on a number of operator screens.The SCADA system is used to monitor and control a plant or equipment. Control may be automatic or can be initiated by operator commands.
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