SCADA and Visualisation
We build visualisation projects that bring line status, alarms and efficiency indicators together on a single screen.
Run the line from one screen
- SCADA / HMI application
- Alarm and tag list
- User training
- Backup procedure
A visualisation project starts by clarifying which data feeds which decision. Signals collected from the PLC are tagged, an alarm hierarchy is defined and operator screens are designed around the shift workflow. Trend logging and reporting turn downtime causes into numbers, moving maintenance planning from guesswork to data.
Scope
- Signal list and tagging
- Alarm hierarchy design
- Operator screens
- Trending and reporting
- Remote access setup
Deliverables
- SCADA / HMI application
- Alarm and tag list
- User training
- Backup procedure
Does this apply to you?
If even one of these sounds familiar, it is worth a conversation. In the survey we first measure the current state together.
- Downtime causes stay in the shift log and root-cause analysis is impossible.
- Dozens of alarms pile up on the operator panel with no sense of priority.
- Production reports are still filled in by hand.
- Maintenance planning follows habit rather than measurement.
How we run this kind of project
- 01
Which data feeds which decision?
We define which decision the data will support, not what goes on the screen. Without this, a SCADA becomes a good-looking screen nobody looks at.
- 02
Signal list and tagging
The signals to be collected from the PLC are listed and a consistent tag standard is set. Tag discipline is what makes the system extensible later.
- 03
Alarm hierarchy
Every alarm is tied to an action; a warning with no action is removed from the alarm list. Priority levels are defined so alarm noise drops.
- 04
Operator screens
Screens are designed around the shift workflow: overview, line detail, alarm list and trends. Colour and symbol use is kept consistent.
- 05
Reporting and commissioning
Shift reports, downtime cause breakdowns and trend logging are enabled. The project closes with user training and a backup procedure.
We measure what changed when the project ends
- Downtime causes
- Become measurable: it becomes visible how many minutes each fault costs.
- Alarm noise
- Drops thanks to the hierarchy, so the operator focuses on what matters.
- Reporting
- Shift reports become automatic and manual data entry disappears.
Frequently asked about SCADA and Visualisation
Will it work with my existing PLC?
In most cases yes. After reviewing the fieldbus protocol (Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, EtherNet/IP and so on) and the existing program structure, a data collection architecture can usually be built without replacing the PLC. If the program is locked or undocumented, we start with an inventory.
Is remote access secure?
Remote access is set up over a separate network segment and a controlled VPN, with per-user permissions. Solutions that expose the production network directly to the internet are not recommended.
What if I add a new machine later?
The tag standard and screen templates are built with this in mind from the start. A new machine is added through the same template without redesigning the system.
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