Seven Powerful Benefits of the Ability to View SCADA on Any Device

6. Enable rugged SCADA

If your production environment is inherently wet, dusty, has extreme temperatures, or subjects equipment to a lot of vibration, using standard HMIs may not be a realistic option. Standard HMIs can’t withstand such conditions and the expense to constantly replace them would be prohibitive. But when you have the flexibility to use whichever device you want, you can implement rugged SCADA systems by opting for less traditional devices that can be cheaply replaced.
 
Take the iron foundry Ferroloy, for instance, which struggled with siloed data and a plant floor environment that was very harsh on its equipment. In Ferroloy’s controls project, Artek Integrated Solutions worked with the company to overcome its unique challenges by using smart televisions to bring data directly onto the plant floor. These devices can be easily and affordably replaced, turning Ferroloy’s dream of a rugged SCADA system into reality.

7. Safeguard against supply-chain issues

The last benefit we’ll explore was made extremely apparent during the global supply-chain disruptions that were triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, Ignition’s device-agnostic SCADA visualization proved to be absolutely vital for many in the manufacturing industry. Organizations found much-needed relief from the backed-up supply chain by using Ignition Edge Panel to turn available devices into an HMI, and crises were averted.
 
Having the flexibility to swap out a device that has a six-month lead time for one that is instantly obtainable can save the day by preventing significant bottlenecks in your production. This protection from both current and future issues in the supply chain is crucial to help your organization avoid major financial loss and keep production humming along.

The tip of the iceberg

The freedom to view Ignition on any device is really just scratching the surface of its many exceptional capabilities, from rapid development, to web-based deployment and more. Check out Ignition to dig deeper into how it can transform your process into a modern manufacturing marvel.