The word SCADA is an acronym which stands for

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

SCADA systems utilize both hardware and software elements that work together to provide real-time monitoring and control of equipment, processes or machinery. This application has been around since the 1960’s but is becoming increasingly more refined and complex to meet technological demands. This amazing software application is finding its way into more and more industries and businesses as real-time monitoring are essential to quality control, efficiency, and production. SCADA systems provide the detailed attention to components and elements that humans cannot provide because of the massive scope of the need.

Management System

South Plains Communications owns and operates a SCADA system specifically to provide site management for customers who need SCADA service but who do not require their own system.

24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week

SPC can monitor tanks, pivots, valves or other such items 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Wireless Monitoring

SPC provides wireless monitoring from eastern New Mexico on eastward to the oilfields of Post and the Snyder region and from Lamesa northward to Amarillo.

HOW DOES SCADA WORK?

Quite simply, a SCADA system is for the use in any scenario where real-time information is essential. A SCADA system interfaced with the process, system or equipment to be monitored will:

Gather information
Transfer it to a central site
Analyze and display the information
Control the functions

WHO USES SCADA?

Examples of industries who use SCADA include:

  • Electric Coops
  • Oil and Gas Industries
  • Energy Industries
  • Water and Sewage Plants
  • State and Municipal Water Utilities
  • Businesses
  • Transit and Transportation Department

These are a few examples of industries that can benefit from the use of a SCADA system.

WHY USE SCADA?

Examples of ways a SCADA system can be utilized:

  • Current Flow
  • Voltage
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Grids and other such elements
  • Water Flow
  • Levels and other such factors
  • Temperature
  • Humidity Control
  • Lighting and other such elements

SPC SCADA SYSTEM

South Plains Communications owns and operates a SCADA system specifically to provide site management for customers who need SCADA service but who do not require their own system.

SPC can monitor tanks, pivots, valves, or other such items 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

SPC provides wireless monitoring from eastern New Mexico on eastward to the oilfields of Post and Snyder and from Lamesa northward to Plainview.