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Introduction Hardware and Software Requirements New in Version 10.2 Coming in Version 11 Integration and Experience Licensing and Architecture Field Device Connectivity Small Application Fundamentals Efficient Integration Techniques Networked Applications Business Systems Connectivity
Agenda
Trihedral
Background‣ 25 years developing HMI software
‣ Global customer base
Corporate OfficesCanadaScotlandUnited States
Mobile Internet Client (MIC) for smart phones and tablets SlippyMaps Tag hierarchy Distributed Historian Support Redesigned security manager with user group support Application Version Control Improved Alarm Dialler Acknowledgements
VTScada 10 – New Features
More than 150 water/wastewater Integrators throughout North America South America Europe Australia The Middle East
Trihedral provides Wonderware, iFix, Fix32 database conversion services
Local System Integrators
What is SCADA?
Typical SCADA Users
Communications
Serial (wired) Radio Dial-up Cellular Satellite Ethernet (wired and wireless) Mixed
Communication Mediums
Protocol Drivers Industry standard (Modbus, DF1, etc) Proprietary Report-by-exception (BSAP, DNP3, text messaging, etc) Time-stamped Data-loggers
Telemetry/Polling Methodology Standard - Base station PLC used for site-to-site comms. Advanced – Eliminate base station
◦ Online tuning of polling cycle◦ Ease of troubleshooting◦ Fast poll mode for selected stations
Connectivity
System Architecture
The VTScada Concept – Efficient Resource Use Provide software functionality to eliminate hardware Use hardware resources efficiently Include all software components in an integrated package
The result Reduced hardware cost and maintenance Reduced system complexity/component interdependencies Improved reliability
What is a Tag?
A VTScada tag represents a variable value Tags are the primary building block of SCADA applications All VTScada software licenses are sold by tag limit rather
than page limit Systems can start with a small tag limit and expand over
time
VTScada License Categories
Full installation (thick) license◦ Required where;
Running services (I/O drivers, historian, alarm server, Internet server)
Developing applications Supporting optional components (alarm dialer, OPC server,
etc)
Thin client –i.e. browser-base client◦ Used for;
Remote monitoring and control (laptops, tablets, handheld devices)
Concurrent access by a pooled group of clients
Full Installation Licenses
Runtime – Any situation where development is not required. Includes
Full Development – Includes Runtime license features. Used in any situation where application development tasks will be performed
Feature Feature Feature
Monitoring Control Alarms
Reporting Security I/O Drivers
Historian Trending Data export
Polling management
Operator logbook
Optional components
Optional Components – Can be added to a Full Installation license
Option Description
Internet Server automatically added when thin clients purchased
OPC Server 3rd party connectivity to VTS real-time data
ODBC Driver SQL connectivity to VTS Historian and real-time data
Web Services 3rd party connectivity to VTS functionality and data
Version Control can only be added to Full Development license
Alarm Dialer voice, email, text message alarm callout
Thin Clients
VTS Internet Client◦ Same graphical displays and features as Runtime license◦ Cannot be used for any VTS services
VTS Mobile Internet Client◦ Text interface for use on handheld devices◦ Monitoring, control, alarms management◦ Mapping interface
Installation
A single installation installs all basic SCADA features
The VTScada License is a 25 character software key (no hardware dongles in most countries.) Defines◦ Tag limit◦ Runtime or Full Development◦ All options the customer has purchased◦ The pool of Thin Clients
As a result, adding new options and Thin Clients or increasing the tag limit is as easy as installing a new key.
A SCADA Architecture Example
Very Simple SCADA Architecture
Connection to field devices Requires
◦ Monitoring and control ◦ Alarms management◦ Historian with trending
Very Simple SCADA Architecture
I/O drivers are included with purchase of software Server 1 performs as both server and client No separate Historian computer. VTS Historian is included
in license
Adding Alarm Notification
Alarm notification via the Alarm Dialer can use Auto-generated voice dialout Email Text messaging (SMS)
Reliability Through Redundancy
Redundant connectivity to all Ethernet PLCs. Redundant VTS Historian and alarms management Server 2 can be another user interface.
Redundant I/O and Notification
Convert all serial devices to Ethernet to allow communication failover.
No server level computer hardware required.
Adding Local Users
Purchase Runtime or Development licenses based on type of user activity
Adding Remote Access Users
Server’s 1 and 2 automatically provide remote access redundancy.
No Terminal Services or Microsoft CALs required.
Connecting to Business Systems
Users can select from OPC, ODBC or web services connectivity
No Terminal Services or Microsoft CALs required.
Adding Operator Interface Terminals (OIT) Single Interface for all users (Reduced training) Automatic deployment of changes to all user interfaces
Architecture Concepts Applied
Wastewater Collections
Application in focus
Gainesville, FL Wonderware and Dataflow
conversions Centralized configuration of 3
SCADA systems ‘Thin’ operator client licenses Redundant server failover Geographically separated servers
Water Treatment
Application in focus
Fountain Hills, AZ
Multi-plant application Redundant Internet networks
(DSL, Cable) Soft control of remote hardware
Wastewater Treatment
Application in focus
Ocala, FL
FIX and DataFlow database conversion
Distributed, redundant Historian Redundant Alarms Notification Remote laptop connectivity Mobile Internet Client
Water Distribution
Application in focus
Warren County, OH
Wonderware replacement Distribution system and Water
Treatment XLReporter for monthly operating
reports Data extraction using ODBC Server
Hydrology
Application in focus
Southwest Florida Water Management District, FL
River system management Custom RTU programming
interface Datalogger history extraction Public web interface
VTScada Licensing Summary
Operating System Compatibility
In TestingRelease mid
2013
Supported
Version 10 - Supporting Efficient, Smart Integration
Traditional SCADA Tags Structures
ExampleLS046_P1RunStat (Lift station 46 Pump 1 Running
Status)
In the Real World, Consistency is the Key to Saving Time and Money
Common equipment and processes reduce installation, training and maintenance costs
Common equipment and processes have typical instrumentation with similar monitoring and control requirements
Equipment is generally standardized by manufacturer (e.g. All liftstations at utility XYZ use Flygt pumps)
There will always be anomalies. Not everything can be standardized.
In the SCADA World, Consistency is the Key to Saving Time and Money
Common configurations (tags, interfaces) reduce development, training and maintenance costs
Common equipment and process tags can be represented by VTScada’s Parent/Child tag methodology
SCADA standardization is more flexible than the real world, allowing equipment serving the same purpose (e.g. Lift station pumps) to be represented the same even if they are from different manufacturers
There will always be anomalies. Not everything can be standardized.
Why the Parent/Child Tag Metaphor?
CONTROL NETWORK
PLC 1
MOTOR
START/STOP RUNNINGETC
PLC X
PORT
DRIVER 1Inherits Port
Number
CONTEXT
INPUT 1 Inherits DRIVER address and CONTEXT description
INPUT 2 Inherits DRIVER address and CONTEXT description
ETC
DRIVER X
Let’s Revisit our Tags
Putting it all together
Tags are structured in a clear, ordered manner Graphics support the tag structures Where anomalies exist, they are easily addressed through
copy/paste tools
The Moral: Good planning upfront can significantly reduce integration
time.
Applied Networking
Cyber SecurityCommon VTS cyber security applications
Physically separated backup for efficient computer resource use
Distributed Redundancy
Application in focusGeorgetown, KY
Automated Intellution database conversion
Water plant, WW treatment plants, lift stations, and water towers
SCADAPacks, Master ScadaPack 32, Microhard Spectra 900 spread spectrum radios
In house development OPC Server
Centralized Monitoring and ControlAutonomous control – Centralized management
Application in focusColchester, NS
Centralized monitoring and control of 4 separate WWTP applications
Central server capable of backup I/O server functionality
Multi-Plant Application ManagementAutonomous control – Centralized management
Application in focusSacramento, CA
Shared security, and development platform
Distributed historian Each location can function
independently if WAN unavailable
Distributed Historians
Our developers, programmers, and engineers provide the most accessible, reliable and comprehensive support in the industry.
Technical Support
Standard‣ Phone and email‣ Remote Access
Available Upon Request
‣ Onsite support‣ 24/7 support
"As long as Trihedral keeps offering this level of customer support, there will always be VTScada at Gainesville.”Tom Wallace, Gainesville Regional Utilities, FL
Customer Testimonials
“I can state unequivocally that 'providing quality products with exceptional services' is not only part of your (Trihedral’s) mission statement, but that it really is part of your business culture." Craig Corzine, President, CSE Engineering Inc., CA
"It paid for itself within half an hour of installation." Phil Porter, Plant Manager, Foster-Wheeler, CA
"Absolutely, Trihedral is the way to go. I tell everybody that. I wouldn’t even look at anyone else. The support that I receive and the functionality I get from the system are more than I could have asked for. “ Mark Utesch, SCADA Instrumentation, City of Altamonte Springs, FL
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