Design and Implementation of SCADA Training Module: Human Machine Interface (HMI) Based on Open Software

摘要

HMI is a part of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). The provision of HMI requires a relatively high cost as most HMI products on the market are intended for industrial purpose. This makes it difficult for educational institutions, such as vocational schools, colleges,courses, and training institutions. This paper suggests an alternative HMI which is built by using open-software concept approach for developing software parts and optimizing hardware requirements so the total cost required will be much lower. It utilizes open source software Microsoft VisualStudio Community version as the main platform and combined with AdvancedHMI as a source of visual components. The hardware core is built using fanless Single Board Computer (SBC) which has low power profile, no need for maintenance, small and compact.