The evolution of industrial monitoring brings us to a critical juncture: while traditional SCADA systems have been reliable for decades, they face significant limitations in a connected world. In this context, IoT platforms, like Gear Studio, not only offer superior capabilities but also redefine how we understand control and supervision with tools like our Views, among many others.

Limitations of traditional SCADA

SCADA has been the backbone of industrial automation for decades. However, its design was intended for local operations, collecting and processing data within specific infrastructures—an approach rooted in a pre-connected world. This model presents several challenges:

• Limited access: Data is often stored on local servers, making remote access difficult.
• Data loss: Locally stored information can be compromised due to system failures or technical issues. By contrast, storing data in the cloud ensures its preservation, easy reuse, and seamless integration without loss.
• Lack of flexibility: Adapting or upgrading a traditional SCADA system to meet modern technological needs can be complex and costly.

Views: the new standard in IoT-based monitoring

With our Views feature, we take industrial monitoring to the next level. Integrated into Gear Studio’s IoT platform, Views enable real-time graphical representation of field data. From isometric views to real images of installations, Views provide a visual and intuitive experience that far exceeds the capabilities of traditional SCADA systems.

Imagine monitoring your equipment’s status from anywhere, accessing key information like operating hours, vibrations, oil temperature, or energy consumption, all integrated into a visual representation of the facility. This not only improves strategic decision-making but also drastically reduces response times to critical events.

Advantages of Views over traditional SCADA

Views redefine industrial management, offering benefits that expand monitoring capabilities:

• Remote access: Unlike traditional SCADA, Views allow you to access real-time data from anywhere in the world.
• Advanced visualization: Interactive graphical representations that enable quick interpretation of critical variables. Behind each View can exist more complex logical processing than with a typical SCADA system, allowing for advanced analysis.
• Maintenance integration: Captured information connects directly with management tools, eliminating manual processes and fostering synergy between teams and systems.
• Scalability: Ideal for distributed installations, Views do not require additional local infrastructure, adapting easily to growing operations.

A practical example: boundless monitoring

Picture an industrial plant with equipment spread across remote locations. Traditionally, collecting data would require sending maintenance personnel, exposing them to risks and generating significant operational costs. With Gear Studio and our Views, you can monitor these installations from the comfort of your office, optimizing vehicle usage, reducing labor risks, and ensuring accurate, real-time information.

Conclusion: more than SCADA in the cloud, a logical solution

Our Views feature is not just an incremental improvement; it represents a new way of understanding industrial monitoring. By combining the robustness of SCADA with the connectivity and flexibility of IoT, Cloud Studio’s Gear platform offers a comprehensive solution for the current and future needs of the industry.

Explore how Views can transform the supervision of your facilities and elevate your operations to the next level. Contact us to learn more about Gear Studio and its advanced capabilities. Visit our website to explore more about Views and other value-added solutions we offer.