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1Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Renewable Energy Ltd., Murdoch University, Perth 6150, Australia. patel@fizzy.murdoch.edu.au
ISA Transactions
|July 27, 2004
Summary
A dynamic Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system was developed for renewable energy testing. This system flexibly adapts to changing test environments using a master server and multiple clients.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
Background:
- Traditional SCADA systems often lack flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Renewable energy test facilities require adaptable control systems for diverse testing scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel dynamic SCADA system for the RESLab facility.
- To detail the architecture, features, and advantages of this adaptable SCADA system.
Main Methods:
- The system utilizes LabVIEW and its Datalogging and Supervisory Control (DSC) module.
- A master I/O server architecture with multiple client systems was implemented.
- Real-time database 'tag engines' manage I/O operations and inter-client communication.
Main Results:
- The dynamic SCADA system effectively supports a continuously changing operating environment.
- Successful integration of various field devices with the master I/O server.
- Demonstrated efficient I/O operations and network communication via tag engines.
Conclusions:
- The developed SCADA system offers a flexible and robust solution for renewable energy testing.
- The master-client architecture and LabVIEW DSC module provide significant advantages in dynamic settings.
- This system enhances the capability of RESLab for diverse and evolving test requirements.
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