Contents -- 1. Background to SCADA -- 1.1 Introduction and brief history of SCADA -- 1.2 Fundamental principles of modern SCADA systems -- 1.3 SCADA hardware -- 1.4 SCADA software -- 1.5 Landlines for SCADA -- 1.6 SCADA and local area networks -- 1.7 Modem use in SCADA systems -- 1.8 Computer sites and troubleshooting -- 1.9 System implementation -- 2. SCADA systems, hardware and firmware -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Comparison of the terms SCADA, DCS, PLC and smart instrument -- 2.3 Remote terminal units -- 2.4 Application programs -- 2.5 PLCs used as RTUs -- 2.6 The master station -- 2.7 System reliability and availability -- 2.8 Communication architectures and philosophies -- 2.9 Typical considerations in configuring a master station -- 3. SCADA systems, software and protocols -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The components of a SCADA system -- 3.3 The SCADA software package -- 3.4 Specialized SCADA protocols -- 3.5 Error detection -- 3.6 Distributed network protocol -- 3.7 New technologies in SCADA systems -- 3.8 The twelve golden rules -- 4. Landlines -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Background to cables -- 4.3 Definition of interference and noise on cables -- 4.4 Sources of interference and noise on cables -- 4.5 Practical methods of reducing noise and interference on cables -- 4.6 Types of cables -- 4.7 Privately owned cables -- 4.8 Public network provided services -- 4.9 Switched telephone lines -- 4.10 Analog tie lines -- 4.11 Analog data services -- 4.12 Digital data services -- 4.13 Packet switched services -- 4.14 ISDN -- 4.15 ATM -- 5. Local area network systems -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Network topologies -- 5.3 Media access methods -- 5.4 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet -- 5.5 MAC frame format -- 5.6 High-speed Ethernet systems -- 5.7 100 Base-T (100Base-TX, T4, FX, T2) -- 5.8 Fast Ethernet design considerations -- 5.9 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T.

5.10 Network interconnection components -- 5.11 TCP/IP protocols -- 5.12 SCADA and the Internet -- 6. Modems -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Review of the modem -- 6.3 The RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 interface standards -- 6.4 Flow control -- 6.5 Modulation techniques -- 6.6 Error detection/correction and data compression -- 6.7 Data rate versus baud rate -- 6.8 Modem standards -- 6.9 Radio modems -- 6.10 Troubleshooting the system -- 6.11 Selection considerations -- 7. Central site computer facilities -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Recommended installation practice -- 7.3 Ergonomic requirements -- 7.4 Design of the computer displays -- 7.5 Alarming and reporting philosophies -- 8. Troubleshooting and maintenance -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Troubleshooting the telemetry system -- 8.3 Maintenance tasks -- 8.4 The maintenance unit system -- 9. Specification of systems -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Common pitfalls -- 9.3 Standards -- 9.4 Performance criteria -- 9.5 Testing -- 9.6 Documentation -- 9.7 Future trends in technology -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: Interface Standards -- Appendix C: CITECT practical -- Index.