Hello, not sure if this is the right place, but here goes. I’m currently involved in automating a wastewater treatment process using a PLC. I’m in need of a SCADA system to control equipment, visualize data, and monitor each step of the process.

I received a recommendation for a Windows-compatible SCADA, but I’m not a fan of Windows due to its slow performance on industrial computers. Are there any free Linux-friendly alternatives or solutions to achieve the same functionality? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

  • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    9 months ago

    Just install Gentoo. It will fix your problems.

    Honestly though I have no idea what you are asking. Maybe custom built software?

    • August27th@lemmy.ca
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      9 months ago

      Please don’t take the following as me being a dick, I am just genuinely curious. Your response is unique and interesting to me.

      I have no idea what you are asking

      Then why did you feel compelled to respond?

      The rest of the thread is filled with people who know the topic and gave relevant responses very specific to OP’s situation. Many hours before your response in fact. I’m a little perplexed.

      Maybe custom built software

      Any person (with enough budget) could get software built, but that’s obvious to anyone, so it’s kind of redundant to suggest, so why write it given the other responses? I am further perplexed.

      Just install Gentoo. It will fix your problems.

      I take this as humor. OP was looking for software to run on Linux, not a Linux distro. Was that the joke?

      Anyway, I’m sorry if I have come across as critical or insulting. I really am just curious. If I have, and it’s any consolation, if you care to genuinely answer my questions, I’ll give you a short explanation of what OP was on about, if that is helpful to you. I think it was very kind of you to respond to OP, I think I’m just confused more than anything.

  • RouxBru@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    What you are looking for is Ignition SCADA. Specifically the perspective module. It is the best in the market in my opinion, has unlimited tags, great training videos and runs on almost anything. It also comes with the drivers needed to connect to most of the popular brands’ PLCs.

    I have seen this implemented at wastewater and water treatment plants

    However a SCADA will be pricey, if it’s a small plant rather consider an HMI, there are options available from Ignition’s side, but it’ll depend on how much it is worth to you