Title :
Migrating from SCADA to automation
Author :
Gacek, D. ; Geynisman, O. ; Proudfoot, Douglas ; Minnick, Kevin
Author_Institution :
City of Naperville, IL, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the City of Naperville´s migration from a traditional SCADA system to an integrated SCADA and substation/distribution automation system. The paper examines: change drivers that provided the impetus for the migration; the system design criteria and the architecture selected; key features of the system and expected benefits; value-added applications; and the migration strategy that the city developed
Keywords :
SCADA systems; power distribution control; substations; user interfaces; HMI; Naperville; PLC-based control; SCADA; bay controller; integrated SCADA and substation/distribution automation system; intelligent electronic devices; multi-function devices; system design; value-added applications; Automatic control; Circuits; Cities and towns; Communication system control; Control systems; Design automation; Power industry; SCADA systems; Substation automation; Switchgear;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2001 IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7285-9
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2001.971259
