Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Take Control Of Your Equipment & Data
Is your SCADA system controlling how you do things at your business? At Vertech, we think your system should be built to support your unique processes, not the other way around.
Our seasoned crew of SCADA programmers knows that clearly presented information, intuitive system controls, and clear navigation are the core of good SCADA/HMI programming.
We’ll design a custom system to your standards, and if you don’t yet have standards, we’ll help you come up with some great ones. Either way, we’ll keep you in the loop every step of the way so that you end up with a system you love — one that puts you in control.
Expertly Designed SCADA Solutions
Process Control
With our process automation systems, you can confidently say, “It’s all under control!” Our turnkey solutions are designed to fit your process and meet your objectives.Historians & Reporting
Find the information needle in the data haystack by implementing a historian to visually review, analyze, and report on real-time and historical process data.Upgrades & Migrations
Out with the old, in with the innovative. We can transform your obsolete or aging control systems into secure, seamlessly connected technology platforms that increase productivity.Enterprise Solutions
With edge computing and IIoT technology, you’ll gain visibility into critical data and informational dashboards from multiple plants across a large enterprise. What a beautiful view!Some Companies We’ve Worked With
Real-World Success Stories
“Vertech took our vision, technical specification, and design specification and custom-built a solution to our needs. SCADA and MES are extremely valuable automation tools in our division. Now we make decisions faster and more accurately with the use of these tools.”
“We had a lot of users at our company who had a lot of strong opinions and input. Yet [Vertech was] able to work collaboratively with us, take those inputs and opinions, and produce a design for us that was easy to understand. Not only that, but when we had additional feedback, they were able to quickly iterate and make changes.”
“Since the start of the project, we’ve built this as a centerpiece for best-in-class. Vertech provided us with best-in-class software that integrated well within the whole manufacturing facility.”
Vertech harnessed the power of Ignition Perspective to significantly enhance the SCADA system for the Warren, Simpson, and Butler County Water Districts.
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Why Vertech?
Define
We define objectives and expectations early, then clarify requirements in our initial kick-off meeting to ensure a successful project outcome.
Design
We design a system that meets your goals by providing network drawings, data maps, UX/UI concepts, and features for every screen.
Develop
Your solution is developed by our team using a systematic process. You are kept in the loop with reviews along the way, to give your team a voice in the details.
Demonstrate
Software is tested throughout the development process. You'll join workshops, review the system, and be part of the deployment process.
Deliver
After ensuring that the system is reliable and easy to operate, we conduct User Acceptance Testing and enjoy a celebratory happy hour!
FAQs
How does SCADA screen design impact plant productivity?
What's the best approach to integrate my SCADA system with my ERP?
At Vertech, we approach ERP integration in four key ways:
- Set up an API (Rest or Soap)
- Stored Procedure or “View"
- Shared Database Table
- Export CSV File (Flat File)
For a deep dive into each approach, check out this blog post.
How do I approach SCADA system alarm management?
A successful alarm notification system presents information to operators in a timely manner with the necessary operational context, as there are many reasons why an alarm might be relevant in one context and irrelevant in another. We recommend associating metadata with each alarm and enabling operators to define parent-child relationships or “rule sets” on the fly.
To learn more, check out this blog post.
Does it make sense to incorporate cloud technology on my plant floor?
Absolutely! When implemented correctly, cloud technology improves reliability, increases data availability, boosts scalability, enables integration, and enhances security. You can read more about the benefits of cloud technology here.
Can SCADA software do more than just display equipment status?
Yes! Most modern SCADA software is extensively customizable. In addition to displaying custom KPI and status dashboards, SCADA software can also capture and store data, integrate with your MES and ERP systems, and much more.
How can I improve Ignition SCADA performance?
Here are 5 quick tips for making your SCADA faster and more responsive:
- Increase memory
- Change the garbage collector
- Keep an eye on execution times
- Remove runscript expressions
- Run scripts asynchronously
For a deeper dive into each tip, check out this blog post.
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