Hello, not sure if this is the right place, but here goes. I’m currently involved in automating a wastewater treatment process using a PLC. I’m in need of a SCADA system to control equipment, visualize data, and monitor each step of the process.

I received a recommendation for a Windows-compatible SCADA, but I’m not a fan of Windows due to its slow performance on industrial computers. Are there any free Linux-friendly alternatives or solutions to achieve the same functionality? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

  • acockworkorange@mander.xyz
    12·
    10 months ago

    ScadaBR is an open source and cross platform scada that was successfully deployed in a water treatment station. Check it out.

  • RouxBru@lemmy.world
    7·
    10 months ago

    What you are looking for is Ignition SCADA. Specifically the perspective module. It is the best in the market in my opinion, has unlimited tags, great training videos and runs on almost anything. It also comes with the drivers needed to connect to most of the popular brands’ PLCs.

    I have seen this implemented at wastewater and water treatment plants

    However a SCADA will be pricey, if it’s a small plant rather consider an HMI, there are options available from Ignition’s side, but it’ll depend on how much it is worth to you

  • CoriolisSTORM88@lemmy.world
    2·
    10 months ago

    As others have said, Inductive Automation 's Ignition is a fine SCADA platform that runs on Linux. I used it for years until my employer decided we should get rid of Ignition and use OSISoft Pi for data visualization. It’s a ridiculous idea, as they are different products with different use cases, but I lost that argument and have been told to drop it. Still salty, all those development hours and useful tools gone.