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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