Knowledge base
We share our experience, equipment reviews and practical guides on automation, instrumentation & control and SCADA.
In the Atlas Scada knowledge base we explain in plain terms how automation and dispatching systems work: what SCADA and PLCs are, how the automation of pump stations and heating substations works, what equipment to choose and what to watch for when implementing an ICS. The materials are prepared by our engineers based on real projects in Kazakhstan — no fluff and no marketing promises.
What SCADA is and why you need it
SCADA in plain terms: what it is, what a supervisory control system consists of, how it relates to PLCs and I&C instruments, what tasks it solves and where it is used. Explained by Atlas Scada engineers.
Fire pump station automation: logic and practice
Fire pump station automation: what it consists of, how the start-up logic works, reliability and ATS requirements, and common mistakes. A practical breakdown from the engineers at Atlas Scada.
PLC explained in plain language
PLC (programmable logic controller) in plain language: what it is, how it works, what it consists of, how it differs from relays, and how to choose one. Explained by Atlas Scada engineers.
How to Choose a PLC for an Automation System
How to choose a PLC: number of inputs/outputs, performance, communication protocols, operating conditions, and support. Criteria and common mistakes from Atlas Scada engineers.
Modbus in plain terms: how the protocol works
Modbus in plain terms: how Modbus RTU and TCP differ, how master-slave communication works, what registers and coils are. Explained by Atlas Scada engineers.
What is an ATS (automatic transfer switch)
What an ATS (automatic transfer switch) is: why it's needed, how switching to the backup feed works, schemes with and without return, and where it's used. From the engineers at Atlas Scada.
Dispatching (Supervisory Control): What It Is and Why You Need It
Dispatching of engineering systems in plain terms: what it is, how it differs from automation, what it consists of, and what problems it solves. From the engineers at Atlas Scada.
ISA-18.2 alarms: how to eliminate nuisance alarms
Alarms in SCADA according to the ISA-18.2 standard: what an alarm flood is, the principles of prioritization and acknowledgement, and alarm rationalization. From the engineers at Atlas Scada.