SCADA Systems

SCADA systems are used to control dispersed assets where centralized data acquisition is as important as control . These systems are used in distribution systems such as water distribution and wastewater collection systems, oil and natural gas pipelines, electrical utility transmission and distribution systems, and rail and other public transportation systems.

SCADA systems integrate data acquisition systems with data transmission systems and HMI software to provide a centralized monitoring and control [..]

ICS – Control Components

The following is a list of the major control components of an ICS:

• Control Server. The control server hosts the DCS or PLC supervisory control software that is designed to communicate with lower-level control devices. The control server accesses subordinate control modules over an ICS network.
• SCADA Server or Master Terminal Unit (MTU). The SCADA Server is the device that acts as the master in a SCADA system. Remote terminal units and [..]