SCADA/HMI connection using OPC UA with SIMATIC S7-1500
In this video, you will see how to create a project and connect it with OPC UA. For more tutorials videos go to the Tutorials section or our YouTube channel.
OPC UA improvements
mySCADA came up with the new improvements in reaction to new Siemens S7-1500. The main improvements are:
- Added support of chunked messages in OPC UA.
- Added support for arrays and structures in OPC UA.
- Improved OPC UA browsing.
- Minor bug fixes and speed improvements.
mySCADA improving technical support
We are proud to introduce you our new member. His name is Connor Bean and he is responsible for technical support of foreign clients. Connor is Native American and he is looking forward to your questions. Contact him on: support@myscada.org.
Project assignment
The Saint-Gobain company has chosen one of its divisions – Weber – as a pilot project for this task. Weber´s main field of activity is mixing and bagging of dry mixtures in the construction industry. The general overview is provided by a Czech company mySCADA Technologies s.r.o. – an expert in visualizing production and allocating shortcomings. This company was able to meet all of the functional requirements of the project assignment.
mySCADA´s software on operator panel
mySCADA was part of a well known Fair Trade – Amper 2017. The connection of famous Balluff company and mySCADA software brings an unique controlling system. Watching real time visualization of Bottling machine was really interesting for all visitors. If you like to have an overview what is going on, subscribe our YouTube channel or subscribe our newsletter.
Improvements everywhere
The regular upgrade finally released. The most important changes are:
- new reporting system;
- improvements in OPC UA driver;
- more than 220 new icons in the library;
- bug fixes;
- wizards for common scripting tasks and much more.
We hope that this improvements will help you with project creation and operating with the system.
Year ago the YT channel was born!
A year ago, we established our YouTube channel – mySCADA Technologies. Since then, we have created almost 40 useful videos and have over 23,000 views! We would like to thank you for your support and we would appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel here!
If you have any interesting topic for us, please contact us at : info@myscada.org with the subject: VIDEO TOPIC.
myMOBILE has won a prestigious Engineering Award 2017!
One of mySCADA´s product has won the prestigious American Award for 2017! Mobile SCADA application was chosen as the best product for its modern graphics, versatility and ability to use it independantly of place. Works on iOS and Android devices. Read more about this application here.
If you are interested in our News, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn or subsribe our YouTube channel.
A SMART City could have many faces. This reference is focused on parking in the middle-sized city because this issue often has to be solved by the management of the city. The aim is to simplify interaction between cars and pedestrians to prevent the conflicts between them and also make parking easier and well-arranged. Based on the research, smart parking increases
Limited time deal
We have decided to make February the month of the “SMART Apps” and we are coming up with the special offer.
mySCADA is cooperating with VZRscada!
We helped them with creating the vizualization, they used it for data collection in the PUMP station (USA). The company can monitor the processes via mobile devices with mySCADA. Remote access -> reduced travel costs -> increasing productivity. That is one of the biggest advantage of this solution.
To make SCADA better
mySCADA has improved its features. The newest version contains:
- fixed authentication with login in OPC UA driver;
- added option to acknowledge alarms with text;
- added wizards common functions in view and server side scripts;
- new drawing mode – from center;
- new components such as: List Box, Combo Box;
- scripting in components.
How to work with datalogs
You can log any data or information available in mySCADA. In this video tutorial you will see how to work with data-logs in myDESIGNER. Do not forget to subscribe our YouTube channel!
mySCADA connected to IoT
We would like to warmly invite you to the conference – IoT Platform Meetup. If you want to see real companies and their connection to Internet of Things, it is very recommended to come. mySCADA will present its IoT point of view and support the idea by practical example. See more about this conference here.
Representation in middle Europe
mySCADA has an honour to introduce the new Sales Representative for Czech Republic and Slovakia – Mr. Pavel Haba. His experience and professional knowledge of Industrial Automation will be a great benefit for mySCADA team.
Do not hesitate to contact him phaba@myscada.org or one of our Distributors in any trade matters.
How to works with Tag database
This feature is very useful for management of all tags and connections. You can start creating your project by creating the tag database and then design the visualizations afterward. Do not forget to subscribe our YouTube channel!
Dear mySCADA customers,
I would like to wish you a successful new year and I am looking forward to the future cooperation.
Ing. Petr Svoboda PhD.
CEO of mySCADA Technologies s.r.o.
Vote for us!
myMOBILE was chosen as a finalist of the international competition 2017 Engineers´ Choice Award. Please support us by voting for mySCADA here. If you want to know more about this smart application, watch this video (made specially for this occasion) or visit our product website.
How to work with CAS alarms
A very important feature of mySCADA is the ability to signal any dangerous or other important events with Alarms. They are an important part of most control applications as they alert operators if something goes wrong. Do not forget to subscribe our YouTube channel!
How to work with connections
This video shows how to set up 3 different types of connection – Siemens S7, ControlLogix and MODBUS. Watch and subscribe us on YouTube for more videos.
And vote for us!
myMOBILE was chosen as a finalist of the international competition 2017 Engineers´ Choice Award. Please support us by voting for mySCADA here. If you want to know more about this smart application, watch this video (made specially for this occasion) or visit our product website.
myDESIGNER improvements
mySCADA improves the creating software tool for their customers again and again. With this brand new components you can create the new project even easier than before. Use the component library and choose one of the icons right now!
How to work with parametric views
Instead of designing multiple similar visualizations of multiple field technology that differentiates only in operational parameters and not in appearance, you can use one master view that is common for all. Do not forget to subscribe us!
How to set the security levels
In myDESIGNER, there is a possibility to control user access very easily and keep the security at the highest level. Every user can be a part of a user group or multiple groups. There can be an unlimited number of groups in the system. Groups can be assigned to tie users together for common security, privilege, and access purposes.
How to set the security levels
In myDESIGNER, there is a possibility to control user access very easily and keep the security at the highest level. mySCADA has 10 access levels – from “0” to “9”. The higher number means the higher access for the mySCADA user.
Improved and clearer
New user manual brings clearer text structure, new additions such as tutorial videos or samples of existing installations. There is also a new graphic design of the document and much more improvements. See the User Manual here.
How to export data to Power BI
There are plenty of new features in the new mySCADA version. One of them is the direct data export from myDESIGNER to MS Power BI. To see how easy it works, watch the video. Do not forget to subscribe us!
Prestigious Award 2017 for mySCADA
This video shows the advantages of myMOBILE application, how does it work and also where to use this smart application. If you like our product, PLEASE VOTE FOR US HERE: (Categories: Software – Mobile Apps for control, automation, instrumentation -> myMOBILE Application)
How to work with View scripts
In myDESIGNER, there is a possibility to create the special script for all views in visualization. The script editor is divided into 3 main sections: script window, variables window and useful functions list window to make the project creation even easier. Do not forget to subscribe us!
Follow the industrial revolution with version 7.0.14
The newest mySCADA version brings many appreciated upgrades that our customers were waiting for.
There is the list of the most significant improvements:
- Extended library
- Revised User Manual
- Multilanguage support
- New communication driver for IoT
- Native support for databases *
- New reporting options
- Improved data-logging
- Integrated Periodic Export
- Picture Archive
- Speed improvements
Not only these changes have caused that mySCADA products are still among the highest in the industrial revolution. Keep moving with us to be the leaders in your industrial field by using mySCADA products.
*Available only on Windows and Linux platform, only for myPRO 64-bit.
News in version 7.0.14
With the new version comes up the improvements in the speed of all processes and also major bug fixes. The entire system is more compact, more secure and even more reliable.
News in myDESIGNER
With the new version 7.0.14 comes up the function called Picture Archive. This helps to save the pictures made in myDESIGNER in a few steps and also saves time of the employees.
How to work with Advanced trends
To make the visualization more atractive and clear, it is appreciated to use advanced trends. With this skills, the visualization will possibly raise up to the higher level.
News in myDESIGNER
With the new version 7.0.14 comes up the possibility of exporting data into CSV and Microsoft Power BI really easy – one click function. That makes analysing and reporting even simpler.
News in myDESIGNER
With the new version 7.0.14 comes up new and improved data-logging. The improving includes:
- added option to filter data based on any column
- ability to group data by multiple columns
- computation of aggregates
- ability to log string data types
- ability to show values, strings and dates in data-log views
How to work with Rulers and Guides
These special functions help to save time during project creation. Rulers can placed and measured any object on the canvas. This simplifies the work and helps the objects/text be flush. Watch more in the video here.
News in myPRO
With the new version 7.0.14 come up new reporting options with completely new reporting engine. User is available to create and edit reports on the fly. Simple interface, but packed with unlimited power.
VOTE for the myMOBILE App!
Our smart application myMOBILE (for Android and iOS) takes place in the Finalist of CONTROL ENGINEERING 2017 – Engineers´ Choice Award. mySCADA really appreciates that and is very proud to share this amazing new with you.
News in myDESIGNER
With the new version 7.0.14 come up plenty of native supports for databases. All major and most popular databases are supported including:
- Microsoft SQL
- PostgreSQL
- mySQL
- Oracle
- ODBC
Thanks to this, working with databases and visualizing the data has never been easier.
News in myDESIGNER
With the new version 7.0.14 comes up the new smart IoT connection – SigFox. Now it will be easy to visualise all the devices connected to the SigFox network with ease.
News in new version
With the new version 7.0.14 comes up the possibility to simply translate the project to multiple languages. The user can switch languages also on the fly.
News in myDESIGNER
With the new version 7.0.14 comes up the updates in user manual. This includes explanatory videos for each chapter (also available on mySCADA YouTube channel), explanatory examples of using functions and much more.
News in myDESIGNER
With the new version 7.0.14 comes up the new extended library of components for new items. This speeds up the project creation in myDESIGNER. New components will be constantly added.
How to make Layers
The layers are often useful when creating a complex project. This functionality allows to keep track of all objects in the project. Each layer can be locked or hidden as well. See more videos about myDESIGNER here.
How to set up zoom visibility
Zoom visibility allows to create levels in which the objects will be displayed. The view in the project is then adaptable and more flexible. How to set up and use it? See the video above and do not forget to subscribe us here!
New version coming up
mySCADA Engineers are constantly improving the main SCADA software up to version 7.0.14. Besides others, new components in the components library will be added.
The possibility to link the visual appearance of graphic object with the real values from PLC has never been so easy. This video shows how it works in a few basic steps. Subscribe us to do not miss more interesting videos!
Another service for the customers
We are glad to introduce our Newsletter called myLETTER. This Newsletter is one of the improvements in mySCADA customer service. In each myLETTER are the most interesting mySCADA News as well as current topics such as Industry 4.0, IoT, SCADA… Subscribe us now and do not miss any important change.
Link PDF with any object
This video points to the possibility to download any PDF document to the project that was created in myDESIGNER. This document could be link with any object on the HMI screen just with a few clicks. For more videos, subsribe mySCADA on YouTube channel
Conditions:
– Make a screenshots of your visualization (2-5 screens)
– Write a short story about the project*
– Take a picture(s) of the installation environment (1-3 pictures)
– Write a name, contact email, logo of the company (if you have), country and place
– Send it to project@myscada.org
All shapes in a few steps
Every project is special and that also means special needs. Basic components are in the components library. But what if the concrete component has to be made with specific shapes, colours, size or scales? This video will show you the creative part of myDESIGNER called “Drawing”. If the drawing basics are clear, you can make any project you wish just with a few mouse clicks. For more helpful videos click here.
7+1 basic features
Very popular topic of “choosing SCADA”… What are the basic features of SCADA, pluses and minuses of different SCADA providers, what about the price versus future benefits? Are all SCADAs almost the same? What are the most common protocols your SCADA has to support? Answers to these questions and lots more here.
Easy and time saving
The layouts will help if you need to save time while creating the project. Once the layout (e.g. the Menu) is created, it could be used many times. In the video above is how to create it and use it in a few simple steps. Subscribe our YouTube channel and do not miss any of new videos.
Conditions:
– Make a screenshots of your visualization (2-5 screens)
– Write a short story about the project*
– Take a picture(s) of the installation environment (1-3 pictures)
– Write a name, contact email, logo of the company (if you have), country and place
– Send it to project@myscada.org
New portal, better clarity
We are improving the support standards. To prove it, we have also made a brand new Customer portal that is user friendly and more intuitive. The orders, invoices, payments and other services you will find easily and have them under control. Sign in and enjoy the comfort.
How to make a masterpiece of your visualization?
In myDESIGNER, there are many functions that revive the visualization and make it even more professional. The most popular features are rotation of the objects, moving and zooming, changing the opacity or colours of the objects. All of these effects assist in monitoring and controlling of the factory. Watch the video and do not forget to subscribe us on YouTube.
Advanced knowledge that saves time
In myDESIGNER, there are plenty of functions that can be used to create a specific visualization. Using the imagination and myDESIGNER together gives the opportunity to create a unique project very easily. Master components will help when small corrections are need (e.g. to change the component colour or replace the component). More detailed options are available in Getting started Manual in section Downloads here.
Create once, use many times
This video will show how to create a new and custom component that fits for the specific project. In myDESIGNER, there is a possibility to build many categories and fill the categories with various components. When creating and extending the project, it saves time. Different shapes and colours with the combination of easy use, this myDESIGNER feature will help to create a unique project and it can also bring a little fun.
Translation EN -> DE finally completed
In recent months, the amount of German-speaking customers has risen rapidly. For that reason, we decided to translate the websites into German language. The language can be changed by clicking on the “DE” at the top right.
To reflect the requirements
mySCADA has connected with Microsoft Power BI to satisfied mySCADA clients. A lot of large businesses are accustomed to use Power BI software tool or they have to use it anyway. We believe that our interconnection with Power BI will help them in decision making and save their time and money. Watch the video and find out the simplicity in 2 minutes!
This video will show, how to load the data from your project (myPRO, myBOX or myMOBILE) to myREPORTS. In myREPORTS, you are able to monitor, control, compare or evaluate the outputs of the production, making graphs, charts for a different time interval (hour, day, month…) and also export the data to MS Excel or PDF with just one mouse clicks. Watch the video, download myREPORTS for free here and enjoy the power of this SMART decision making tool! Subscribe us on YouTube!
Objective reasons
To facilitate your decision, we have collected the main reasons why our potential customers should have changed their status to satisfied mySCADA clients. Click the link bellow and convince yourself: Why to choose us
For more information please use our Contact form. We look forward to your questions!
How to use Active areas effectivelly?
This next episode of Active areas shows, how to change the Active area content anytime using the “Open Commands”. Follow us on YouTube to do not miss any news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-hHTbrwrs
Greater comfort for you
To be SCADA leader, mySCADA has to keep pace with customer needs. That is the reason, why mySCADA constantly improving services for their customers. In these days, we are working on a brand new User Portal that will bring more user-friendly interface and better overview of the services. We hope, you will like it! Cooming soon…
How to export or import the project?
This video (here) will help you with this issue. See more videos about myDESIGNER via our YouTube channel or visit the section Tutorials on mySCADA websites.
English – German > Coming soon
mySCADA is still thinking of improvements that bring the greater customer satisfaction.That is the main reason mySCADA decides to translate the websites to German. These days, we are finishing the translation and after the final proofreading we will publish for you.
myMOBILE 7 for Android finally released!
We are glad to introduce you a younger sibling of application for iOS – myMOBILE 7 for Android. This new version has a lot of technical advantages such as new component „active areas“, new animations or complete protocol support. The application works on operating system Android 5.0 and higher. On the other hand, myMOBILE 7 for Android offers a free 5 Tag testing option to try the features with no money spending. That brings our customers a freedom of choice.
Download now and test this unique application in your tablet or smartphone.
How to set an Open or a Toggle Command?
Watch this video and find out how easy the project creating could be. For more videos about mySCADA products click here and subscribe us!
How to make a new View in myDESIGNER?
Follow this video and make your first project easily. For more videos about mySCADA products click here and subscribe us!
How to simply create an active area?
Active areas are the regions in views where you can show dynamic content. It can be another view, trend, alarm window, data-log or even external HTML page or a live video stream. Active area acts as an active container for all those multiple options. For more videos about mySCADA products click here and subscribe us!
How to customize the appearance of the project?
Do you want to adapt your project to the corporate colors? It has never been so easy to customize the visualization according to your wishes. Watch this short video and see for yourself. For more videos about mySCADA products click here and subscribe us!
How to create a new project?
Watch the video on YouTube about “How to create a new project in myDESIGNER.” For more videos about mySCADA products click here and subscribe us!
IT for Business 2016
mySCADA is going to be a partner at the AutoCont conference in Prague. “We keep in touch with our distributors and also their customers. That is the right way to identify client needs and create customized products” said the Director of mySCADA Ing. Petr Svoboda PhD.
How to increase the competitiveness, optimize processes or improve the efficiency? Not only these questions would be answered 5.5.2016 at the AC Forum – IT for Business.
New upgrade of version 7!
We accept only the best – that is the reason we had to fix the minor bugs. This upgrade of version 7 works on any platform such as Windows, Linux, Mac OS and iOS. We are constantly working on Android 7.0.10 – this mobile platform will be available in May!
Client support also via YouTube channel!
mySCADA starts with an additional communication channel called YouTube. We believe that the videos will help you understand our products better, clarify the potential irregularities and ensure a new form of offline support. Together with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Support Form it seems to be a complete client support.
How to download the project to your smart device? Watch the video above. More videos coming soon! Subscribe us on YouTube.
New Android version coming up!
After successful release of myMOBILE for iOS get ready for completely new version for Android! Brand new version is almost finished and it´s coming up very soon.
The possibility of independent testing or user-friendlier environment – that is just “the tip of the iceberg”.
Follow us on social networks!
mySCADA Technologies has decided to put more emphasis on informing our customers. We recommend them to follow us on their favourite social network to be in touch with us. We care about our clients and we want to give them an easy access to the newest information anytime. Be our fan or follower – we will appreciate it!
Because mySCADA is still improving its services, we decide to make next website improvement. From now on, mySCADA operates over a secure HTTPS connection.
SCADA application for iPhone and iPad
mySCADA is proud to present completely new mobile version 7 that gives you the ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE on the planet. myMOBILE version 7 offers many advantages such as new component „active areas“, new animations or complete protocol support.
You can download it right now on Appstore: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscada/id1076591257?mt=8
We are glad to introduce completely new websites www.smarthouse.cloud that belongs to your favourite product mySMART HOUSE (formerly known as myHOME). mySCADA wish to guarantee the same care for each customer and make the business partnership more comfortable.
New mySMART HOUSE website offers: online DEMOS, FORUM, FAQ and much more… Visit our Home Automation web right now!
mySCADA is coming up with a brand new web page! Our new website is more interactive and user friendly while maintaining the useful information. We want to build a long term partnerships with our customers and that means to focus on customer needs and also meet their wishes somehow. Hopefully our new websites will help it!
New features in Version 7
We are excited to introduce you completely new Version 7! This version brings many new functions such as brand new graphic component library, complete user customization of runtime environment and much more.
Licensing in Version 7 is also new. If you need to upgrade your existing license from Version 6 to Version 7, please contact our technical support at support@myscada.org.
Download Version 7 right now. Click below:
mySCADA wish you Merry Christmas and pleasant start of the New Year.
Be in touch with new trends and clients, that is the reason why mySCADA visited Trade Fair SPS IPC Drives 2015 in Nuremberg last week. “Only dynamic and competitive company could keep pace with the needs of our customers” says mySCADA CEO Petr Svoboda.
Over 64 000 visitors and almost 1 700 exhibitors guarantees great diversity that is important for mySCADA product development.
mySCADA team is going to visit international Trade Fair SPS IPC Drives 2015 in Nuremberg (24.-26.11.2015). Please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Director Lukas Nagy and make an appointment.
Mgr. Lukas Nagy
Email: lnagy@myscada.org
Phone: 00420 603 241 008
We are excited to inform you about new version of mySCADA coming up by the end of the year. Version 7 is major update with many new functions and improvements. Among most interesting:
- completely new graphic components library
- new component “active areas” allowing the integration of any HTML 5 element
- new animations: zoom, scale, opacity and circular section
- visual themes with complete user customization of runtime environment
We are glad to announce new version of mySCADA. This version is recommended for all users. What’s new:
– fixed long period data-log read for Ethernet/IP
– added KNX protocol for mySCADA Compact series and mySCADA PRO Linux
– minor bug fixes
We would like to inform you about new mySCADA update version 6.2.24. This version improves overall stability and adds following functions:
– Modbus protocol added options to read only lower or upper 8bit from register
– added support for serial Modbus on Windows
– added SMS messaging for Alarms for mySCADA Pro
– improved speed of EtherNet/IP driver
– minor bug fixes
The newest update features:
– added notification over email for mySCADA Pro and mySCADA Home
– added serial port mapping for mySCADA Pro and mySCADA Home
– minor bug fixes
You can download from our website, section Downloads.
mySCADA Mobile gives you full advantage of unlimited mobility and allows you to control your technology from anywhere.
Now the newest version 3.4 of mySCADA Mobile fixes project download bug and improves performance.
You can use the link below to download it directly from Apple iTunes Store :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscada-mobile-full/id576233990?mt=8
The newest update features:
– added PPPoE
– fixed Ethernet/IP (reading of complex tags)
– fixed DynDNS disappearance
– added support for LTE modem
– minor bugs removed
You can download from our website, section Downloads.
mySCADA Mobile gives you full advantage of unlimited mobility and allows you to control your technology from anywhere.
Now the newest version 3.3 of mySCADA Mobile supports devices built on 64bit architecture!
You can use the link below to download it directly from Apple iTunes Store :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscada-mobile-full/id576233990?mt=8
Tutorial for creation of time animations in mySCADA. Learn how to use Time Editor in myPROJECT Designer to create time based animations with ease.
First tutorial for complete beginners of mySCADA system. Learn how to create your first Project in myPROJECT Designer to connect to your PLC or DCS controller, read and visualise data and set values in controller.
We are happy to announce, mySCADA Home can run on Raspberry Pi and new Raspberry Pi 2.
We are happy to announce, you can buy all mySCADA Products in a newly open Online Web Shop. To enter a web shop, click on a Shop in a top menu.
With the web shop, we have also prepared Customer Portal where you can find all your invoices, acquired products and generate licenses for your SW products. Customer portal is located on this address: http://portal.myscada.org
Hope you will be satisfied with our improving customer services.
Petr Svoboda
Director of mySCADA Technologies