SCADA System Automation
Modernizing legacy SCADA command-line tools with intuitive applications to eliminate manual errors and streamline critical energy infrastructure operations.
Manual Labor Reduction
HMI & database tasks
Improved Accuracy
Minimized human errors
System Reliability
Standardized processes
THE CHALLENGE
A leading energy infrastructure company faced critical operational inefficiencies within its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems due to reliance on legacy command-line tools. These tools, while functional, were complex, prone to human error when operated by non-technical staff, and created significant bottlenecks across various essential tasks.
Key Areas Impacted:
- •Maintaining synchronization between the primary MSSQL database and the operational OASyS SCADA database
- •Manual and time-consuming generation of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens for field operators
- •Secure and efficient transfer of critical operational data from air-gapped field locations to corporate systems
THE SOLUTION
Our team was engaged to develop a suite of modern, user-friendly applications designed to fully automate and streamline the previously manual, command-line driven SCADA administrative tasks. Leveraging contemporary development frameworks, we engineered bespoke solutions that:
Database Synchronization
Provided an intuitive interface for seamless and automated synchronization between the MSSQL and OASyS databases, ensuring data consistency and reducing manual reconciliation efforts.
Automated HMI Generation
Enabled rapid, automated, error-free generation and deployment of OASyS HMI screens, significantly cutting down development time and improving operator access to critical visual data.
Secure Air-Gapped Data Transfer
Implemented an innovative, secure mechanism for air-gapped data transfer from remote field sites to corporate IT infrastructure, utilizing QR code generation for data encapsulation and secure email protocols for transmission.
KEY RESULTS
Reduced Manual Effort
Achieved a significant reduction in labor hours spent on manual HMI screen generation and database synchronization, freeing up technical personnel for higher-value tasks.
Improved Data Accuracy
Drastically minimized errors associated with manual data entry and command-line operations, leading to higher integrity of SCADA data.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Accelerated critical data transfer processes from air-gapped environments, improving the timeliness of corporate decision-making and operational oversight.
Streamlined HMI Deployment
Decreased the time required to update and deploy HMI screens across the SCADA system, enabling quicker responses to operational changes.
Increased System Reliability
Contributed to a more stable SCADA environment by standardizing processes and reducing reliance on error-prone legacy tools.
TECH STACK
Frontend Development
Microsoft Blazor for interactive and robust web applications
Backend Services
ASP.NET Core with Entity Framework for robust data access and business logic
Database Management
MSSQL for core enterprise data storage, integration with OASyS SCADA databases
Data Transfer Security
Custom QR code generation and secure email integration for air-gapped data transmission
Operational Technology Integration
Direct interfacing with OASyS SCADA system components
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