AVEVA SCADA
AVEVA SCADA Solutions for Industrial Process Visibility and Control
Industrial operations rely on accurate, accessible information to understand production performance, identify faults and respond effectively to changing process conditions. A well-designed SCADA environment brings this information together, giving operators and engineering teams a central view of the equipment and processes they manage.
AVEVA provides industrial software technologies for supervisory control, HMI, operations and industrial data management. Its SCADA technologies can be used to develop systems ranging from machine and process visualisation through to larger supervisory control environments.
At Stratos, we develop and integrate AVEVA SCADA solutions around your existing PLC infrastructure, production equipment and operational requirements, creating systems designed to improve visibility, maintainability and long-term performance.
What Is AVEVA SCADA?
AVEVA provides industrial supervisory control and HMI software designed to collect, visualise and manage information from industrial processes.
Depending on the application and AVEVA technology being used, a SCADA environment may provide:
Process visualisation.
Equipment monitoring.
Supervisory control.
Alarm management.
Historical data.
Process trending.
Production information.
Reporting.
User management.
Industrial system integration.
The appropriate architecture depends on the scale of the operation, existing automation infrastructure and information required by operators and engineering teams.
AVEVA SCADA System Development
A successful SCADA application should be developed around the industrial process rather than simply displaying every value available from the PLC.
Our development approach considers:
Existing PLC architecture.
Production processes.
Operator requirements.
Number of machines.
Industrial networks.
Alarm requirements.
Historical information.
User access.
Reporting requirements.
Future expansion.
Understanding these requirements at the beginning of the project provides a stronger foundation for a structured and maintainable SCADA environment.
PLC and AVEVA SCADA Integration
SCADA relies on accurate information from the PLCs and industrial controllers operating the production process.
Depending on the existing infrastructure, AVEVA SCADA solutions can be integrated with automation platforms including:
Siemens.
Allen-Bradley.
Mitsubishi Electric.
Omron.
Schneider Electric.
Existing and legacy control systems.
PLC integration can provide access to machine states, process values, equipment conditions, production information, alarms and other operational data.
Stratos' PLC programming experience allows us to consider both sides of the integration rather than treating SCADA as an isolated system.
AVEVA HMI and Process Visualisation
Operator interfaces should make complex industrial processes easier to understand.
Effective visualisation focuses on providing relevant information clearly rather than filling screens with unnecessary graphics and data.
AVEVA HMI and SCADA development may include:
Process overviews.
Equipment status.
Machine conditions.
Operator controls.
Process values.
Setpoints.
Alarm displays.
Diagnostic information.
Production information.
Consistent layouts and navigation can help operators understand process conditions and respond more effectively when intervention is required.
AVEVA Alarm Management
Alarms should direct operator attention towards conditions requiring action.
Poorly configured alarm environments can generate excessive notifications, making critical conditions more difficult to identify.
Alarm development may consider:
Alarm priorities.
Equipment faults.
Process deviations.
Alarm acknowledgement.
Historical alarms.
Operator messages.
Fault descriptions.
Alarm rationalisation.
Reviewing how alarms are generated at both PLC and SCADA level can create a clearer and more useful alarm environment.
Historical Process Data and Trending
Historical information can provide valuable insight into how production equipment and processes behave over time.
Depending on the system architecture, operational information may be collected for analysis of:
Process values.
Production conditions.
Equipment states.
Alarm history.
Temperatures.
Pressures.
Production output.
Downtime.
Equipment performance.
Historical trending can help engineers investigate faults, identify recurring problems and understand conditions leading up to production interruptions.
AVEVA Industrial Dashboards and Operational Visibility
Not every user requires access to detailed SCADA control screens.
Operational information can be presented through dashboards designed around the needs of production, maintenance, engineering or management teams.
Dashboards may provide visibility of:
Production output.
Machine availability.
Downtime.
Production targets.
Equipment status.
Alarm activity.
Process performance.
Operational KPIs.
Providing the right information to different users helps turn automation data into useful operational insight.
AVEVA SCADA Upgrades and Modernisation
Older SCADA installations can become increasingly difficult to maintain as software versions, operating systems and supporting hardware reach the end of their supported lifecycle.
Modernisation may involve:
SCADA software upgrades.
Server replacement.
Workstation upgrades.
Operator interface redevelopment.
Communication improvements.
Alarm rationalisation.
Historical data considerations.
Industrial network upgrades.
Documentation updates.
A planned upgrade strategy can reduce operational risk while allowing suitable existing PLC and field equipment to remain in service.
AVEVA SCADA Migration
Migration may be required when an existing supervisory system becomes obsolete, unsupported or unable to meet changing production requirements.
A migration project may consider:
Existing SCADA architecture.
PLC communications.
Existing tags.
Operator screens.
Alarm configuration.
Historical data.
User permissions.
Reporting.
Server infrastructure.
Future operational requirements.
Where appropriate, migration can be developed and tested away from the live production environment before final implementation to minimise disruption.
Integrating AVEVA with Existing Automation
Introducing a new SCADA environment does not necessarily require replacement of the automation equipment beneath it.
Where technically appropriate, AVEVA solutions can be developed around existing:
PLCs.
Industrial networks.
HMIs.
Variable Speed Drives.
Motor Control Centres.
Instrumentation.
Production machinery.
Third-party equipment.
Our engineers assess the existing control architecture and communication capabilities before determining the most practical integration strategy.
AVEVA SCADA Testing and Commissioning
SCADA functionality should be thoroughly tested before the system enters production.
Testing may include:
PLC communication verification.
Tag validation.
Operator screen testing.
Alarm verification.
Historical data checks.
User permissions.
Setpoint validation.
Network communications.
Functional testing.
Site commissioning.
Testing the complete environment helps ensure that the information presented to operators accurately reflects the condition of the underlying process.
Why Choose Stratos for AVEVA SCADA?
Successful SCADA implementation requires an understanding of more than the supervisory software itself. The system must communicate reliably with the PLCs, industrial networks, machinery and processes operating beneath it.
Stratos combines PLC programming, SCADA engineering, industrial communications and control system expertise to develop AVEVA solutions around the complete automation environment.
Whether you're implementing a new SCADA system, integrating additional equipment, improving an existing application or planning a migration from ageing technology, our engineers develop practical solutions around your operational requirements.
Develop a More Connected AVEVA SCADA Environment
Bring process information, alarms, historical data and operational visibility together within a structured supervisory environment. Stratos develops, integrates and modernises AVEVA SCADA solutions around your existing automation infrastructure, helping your teams gain greater visibility and control across industrial operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AVEVA SCADA?
AVEVA provides industrial supervisory control and HMI technologies used to monitor, visualise and manage industrial processes, equipment and operational information.
Can AVEVA SCADA connect to different PLC manufacturers?
Yes. Depending on the specific system architecture and available communication interfaces, AVEVA SCADA environments can integrate with PLCs and industrial equipment from multiple manufacturers.
Can an existing AVEVA SCADA system be upgraded?
Yes. Existing systems can potentially be upgraded or modernised, although the appropriate approach depends on the current software version, server infrastructure, operating system and automation architecture.
Can AVEVA SCADA provide historical process information?
Yes. AVEVA environments can be configured alongside industrial data management and historian capabilities to provide access to historical process information, trends and operational data.
Can you migrate an existing SCADA system to AVEVA?
Potentially, yes. Existing communications, tags, screens, alarms, historical information and operational requirements should first be assessed to determine the most appropriate migration strategy.