SCADA Systems and Services

Control and Data. Data and Control.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a name for the system(s) that control and monitor field devices and equipment remotely, whether the remote location is a matter of meters/feet or kilometers/miles.

There is no one specific brand-name or component – regarding specifics, a SCADA system is as widespread as an “audio/visual” system. It can consist of a myriad of devices and software.

The key benefits to SCADA systems are vastly improved efficiency and ease of operations, reduced downtime, real-time monitoring, and vastly increased safety.

But perhaps the most important benefit of SCADA is the collection of data from all points, and having it presented in an easy-to-understand format. When accurate operational numbers and processes are laid bare and compared, it opens a wealth of insight that leads to better decisions, both for the short and long term.    

Raska Analytics and Flow works with SCADA systems specifically tailored to industries and devices related to our expertise: flow and instrumentation. This means Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Water/Wastewater, and Construction/Building.  Request a consultation or e-mail us with any questions.

Raska SCADA Related Services

Raska works with clients with every stage of a SCADA system. If none currently exists, we can consult with you/your IT team and design the most effective SCADA solution, install it across your operations, and train you in its usage.

If full or partial SCADA system elements exist, we can work with what you have, add to it, and tie it all together. 

We provide the very best in both hardware and software, installing advanced “smart technology” that communicates across your operations – your meters, valve controls, tank levels, wells, and more are measured, reported, and recorded. Alerts are set for various levels, for safety or otherwise. Abnormalities are flagged, and leaks are detected as they occur. Waste is tracked to the source.

Nothing goes unchecked. Nothing.

Analyzing it All

The key benefit to SCADA is the data, and Raska has developed proprietary software solutions tailored to our customer industries. Easy to read reports are readily available, giving an insight that has never previously existed. We’ve seen seasoned oil executives’ eyes light up at the data that becomes available with a properly implemented SCADA system.

Raska can tailor the SCADA output to suit your requirements. We can also work with you to analyze it all as well. We’ve spent collective decades working with ever-evolving SCADA technology, and have developed processes that can instantly transform your operations.

In some instances, SCADA can pay for itself in a month. It’s that important.

SCADA Components

Listed below are some of our common SCADA components and related functions:

Supervisory/Central Computers and Software

The “brains” of any SCADA system are the main computers/servers and proprietary software responsible for the overall control and processing of the system. The main system links to the external controllers and field devices, and maintains a constant two-way communication. HMI (Human Machine Interface) software allows unpreceded control over systems remotely.  Also included here is all other software necessary, from collection/compiling/analyzing to backup and disaster recovery.

There is no specific size or scope – each system is tailored to each client organization. Some may have one computer and a few controllers. Others may have multiple systems and servers. Raska can assist with each.

Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s)

These connect to sensors and actuators, and relay information to the main system. RTU’s can operate remotely, sometimes even operating via solar power in the case of remote locations.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)

Similar to RTU’s, PLC’s are specifically designed for control. They will often utilize an RTU to connect back to the main system.

Communication Infrastructure

The connection between the RTUs and PLCs and the main system. Often setup to be redundant, this allows users to maintain control and monitoring even in the event of failure of any one link.

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

The actual software used for controlling the system.

Again, Raska can help you with part of the SCADA process. Request a consultation or e-mail us with any questions.