How to Create a SCADA Screen: Step-by-Step Guide

To create a SCADA screen, start by opening your SCADA software's screen editor, then add graphical elements like buttons and indicators. Next, link these elements to real-time data points or tags to visualize and control your system.

Syntax

Creating a SCADA screen involves these main parts:

• Screen Editor: The workspace where you design your screen layout.
• Graphics Elements: Buttons, indicators, gauges, and text fields you add to the screen.
• Data Binding: Linking graphics to live data points or tags from your control system.
• Scripts/Actions: Optional logic to control behavior on user interaction.

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Open SCADA Software -> Create New Screen -> Add Graphics Elements -> Bind Elements to Tags -> Save and Deploy

Example

This example shows how to create a simple SCADA screen with a button and a status indicator linked to a tag named Pump_Status.

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1. Open your SCADA software and create a new screen named "Pump Control".
2. Add a button labeled "Start Pump".
3. Add a status indicator (e.g., a colored circle).
4. Bind the button to the tag <Pump_Control> with action "Write 1 on click".
5. Bind the status indicator color to <Pump_Status> tag: green if 1 (on), red if 0 (off).
6. Save and deploy the screen.

Output

Screen "Pump Control" shows a button and a colored circle that changes color based on pump status.

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when creating SCADA screens include:

• Not linking graphics to the correct tags, causing no data update.
• Forgetting to save or deploy the screen, so changes don't appear.
• Using too many elements, making the screen cluttered and hard to read.
• Not testing user actions, leading to buttons that don't work.

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Wrong:
Bind button to <Wrong_Tag>

Right:
Bind button to <Pump_Control>

Quick Reference

Tips for creating effective SCADA screens:

• Keep layout simple and intuitive.
• Use clear labels and colors for status indicators.
• Test all controls before deployment.
• Regularly update tags and bindings as system changes.

Key Takeaways

Start by designing your screen layout in the SCADA software editor.

Add graphical elements and bind them to live data tags for real-time control.

Always save and deploy your screen to see changes in operation.

Keep screens simple and test all controls to avoid errors.

Use clear visual cues like colors and labels for easy monitoring.