Supervisory Control and Carrier Systems

2024 TERM 2 Assignment ONE Due on Wednesday 03.07.2024

at 08h30

Question ONE
The figure below shows a generic SCADA system that employs some form
of data multiplexing (MUXs) between the central host and the RTUs.

Conduct an informed investigation and present your findings by briefly

explaining the function of the following components shown in the
diagram.
1. Local Network [2]
2. Wide Area Network [2]
3. SCADA Central Host Computer [2]
4. Operator Workstations [2]
5. MUX: [2]
6. RTU [2]

Question TWO
Briefly explain how the Data Acquisition Mechanism works [8]