SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

by Stuart A. Boyer

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is a technology that enables users to collect data from distant facilities and send control instructions to those facilities. This text provides introductory technical material about SCADA systems. Written in accessible language and designed for self-study, the text addresses the layout of SCADA systems and deals with communications and the basic building blocks of SCADA systems. Chapter exercises and examples from many industries are included. The text is for managers, supervisors, engineers, operators, and technicians who will use SCADA systems, and for students in technical schools. Author information is not given. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

219 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1993