Manufacturing Today Issue - 218 November 2023 | Page 25

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proceeding with modernization , make sure your SCADA and operating system are up to date with versions and patches . This will enable you to start with the right platform , ready for the next steps .

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Standardize your SCADA implementation
Define standards for the overall SCADA system , including application , configuration , security , architecture , remote access , and the devices people use . Standardization will help you reduce errors , lower costs , and increase operational efficiency .
Consistent representation and procedures reduce errors across multiple stakeholders . Teams benefit from a shorter learning curve , faster rollouts and easier maintenance . Standardization also helps ensure compliance . Lastly , with tag name conventions , you can leverage OPC UA , browse OPC UA sources and automatically create your SCADA process database . manufacturing-today . com 25