What is Geo SCADA Expert?

Geo SCADA Expert is a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. It comprises one or more Geo SCADA Expert servers (see Geo SCADA Expert Server). The server contains the database (configuration and data for each item on the system) and communicates with the other devices—outstations, PLCs, sensors and so on—that comprise your system. The Server typically monitors such devices and retrieves their data. The data is processed for use in Geo SCADA Expert (for example, raw analog data might be scaled to a more meaningful range). If configured to do so, the Server can also send instructions (controls) to any of those devices, for example, to start a pump, or switch off a motor. Controls that are sent from the Server can be triggered automatically or manually.

Typically, you will access the Server’s data by logging on to a Geo SCADA Expert Client. There are two types of Geo SCADA Expert client:

• ViewX Client—ViewX is a dedicated Geo SCADA Expert Windows application that typically runs on a separate computer workstation (the client PC). It can be used to configure the database and view data associated with database items.
• Virtual ViewX Client—Virtual ViewX is a web interface that allows you to access the Server’s data via a web browser over a secure network. Designed to be used remotely, Virtual ViewX clients allow users to monitor the system and respond to alarms while working in the field. (Virtual ViewX clients cannot be used for configuring the database).

  Virtual ViewX is displayed in a supported web browser, see Web Browser Support.
  

Multiple ViewX clientsand/or Virtual ViewX clients can connect to Geo SCADA Expert server simultaneously.

This guide:

• Explains the differences and similarities between, and how to use, ViewX and Virtual ViewX clients (see ViewX Client, and see Virtual ViewX Client)
• Introduces the various textual and graphical displays that Geo SCADA Expert supports:
  • Alarms
  • Events
  • Mimics
  • Lists
  • Trends
  • Reports
  • Status Displays
  • Operator Document Stores.
• Explains the ViewX ribbon, Explorer bars, and ‘core’ menu options that enable you to access the data you require and perform the necessary tasks. For information, see:
  • Explorer Bars
  • Object Menu
  • Send a Message to a User on another ViewX Client.

It is also possible to access Geo SCADA Expert via a:

• Third-party ODBC client (see Third Party ODBC Client - System Connections).
• Third-party OPC client (see Third Party OPC Client - System Connections).
• Citrix or Remote Desktop Services client (see Citrix or Remote Desktop Services Client - System Connections).
• Custom clients developed using COM, .NET, or SOAP.