The modular Vicos RSC RailSCADA system from Siemens Transportation Systems integrates different SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) applications into one single control and monitoring system.
Vicos RSC interfaces with railway support systems, telecommunication systems, station facilities and traction power substations. It furthermore makes provisions for analysing online and historical data in real time and responds to event and alarm conditions automatically. Comprehensive control and monitoring functions and extensive decision support are provided for efficient and effective operation and control of the system. The integrated diagnostic function locates malfunctioning or failed system components and identifies them for maintenance or replacement.
Vicos RSC can monitor and control a multitude of different and independent subsystems. It is a universally deployable system for process visualisation and utilises object-oriented programming.
The standard hardware required for Vicos RSC facilitates integration into an existing IT infrastructure and keeps hardware costs to a minimum. Data exchange with other systems as well as the integration of Vicos RSC into multifunctional workstations via standardised interfaces can be done quickly and with minimum expenditure.
Vicos RSC benefits
Architecture
Rugged industrial PCs inside and highly reliable Simatic S7 components in the field are used.
Redundant servers in hot-standby configuration with hot-swap functionality are available.
Open system architecture to connect a large variety of subsystems using standard interfaces and protocols, e.g. Ethernet, Sinaut®, Profibus®, Profinet®, OPC, ICCP.
Integration into network structures with either Windows or Linux operating systems
Modular and scalable system design allows step-by-step upgrades and extensions
Remote access for installation, updates, diagnostics and maintenance
Unlimited number of archives
Alarm message transmission via SMS text messages
Operation
Fast and precise fault diagnosis and location minimise system downtimes, guarantee high system availability and reduce service and maintenance costs.
User access rights management with user profiles
Central and / or decentralised control with drag-and-drop functionality and context-sensitive operator prompting and help menus
Object-oriented programming and visualisation greatly facilitate and accelerate system usage
Multi-language support allows instant changes of the GUI language
Users without prior programming knowledge can operate the system after only a short training period
