SCADA & Industrial Controls Studio

Animated walkthrough — 5 live design tools · 3 web apps · 8 calculators · 12 articles

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SCADA & Industrial Controls Studio
PLC SCADA HMI Modbus EtherNet/IP ISA-99 IEC 61131-3 VFD UL 508A
🛠️ Design Tools 5
🧮 Calculators 8
📚 Articles 12
PLC I/O Sizing ToolLIVE
Size a PLC system from a point list of DI/DO/AI/AO. Recommends chassis, I/O modules, and power supply for Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, and Schneider Modicon. Outputs a rack layout.
PLCI/O CountRack Layout
Control Panel Enclosure DesignerLIVE
Size an industrial panel (NEMA 12/4/4X) and calculate heat dissipation from VFDs, PLCs, drives, and transformers. Determines if natural convection or an AC unit is needed per UL 508A.
UL 508ANEMA 12Thermal Dissipation
Motor Starter & VFD SelectionLIVE
Select motor starting method — DOL, star-delta, soft starter, or VFD — based on motor HP, load type, and starting frequency. Outputs ampere rating, overload relay setting, and NEC 430 branch circuit requirements.
VFDSoft StarterNEC 430
Industrial Network Architecture DesignerLIVE
OT network design with Purdue model zone segmentation (Level 0–4), managed switch placement, ring/star topology, and VLAN/firewall boundaries per ISA-99. Outputs topology diagram and BOM.
Purdue ModelOT NetworkISA-99
SCADA System DesignerLIVE
Design a SCADA system from field instrument count, communication protocol (Modbus RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, DNP3), and redundancy requirements. Sizes historian server and HMI stations.
SCADAModbusHistorian
🌡️Panel Thermal DissipationLIVE
PLC Power Supply SizingLIVE
🔌4–20 mA Loop CalculatorLIVE
📟Modbus Address CalculatorLIVE
📡RS-485 Network SizingLIVE
🔧VFD Cable & Conduit SizingLIVE
🔋Control Transformer SizingLIVE
🛡️Safety Integrity Level (SIL) EstimatorLIVE
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Modbus RTU & TCP Explained: How Industrial Devices Communicate
7 min
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EtherNet/IP and CIP: The Backbone of Modern Industrial Networks
7 min
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IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages: Ladder, FBD, SFC, ST, and IL
8 min
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VFD Fundamentals: How Variable Frequency Drives Control Motors
7 min
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The Purdue Model: Understanding Industrial Control System Architecture
7 min
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UL 508A Panel Design: Requirements for Industrial Control Panels
8 min
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SCADA System Architecture: Field Devices, RTUs, SCADA Servers, and HMI Design
9 min
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PLC Ladder Logic Programming: A Practical Guide for Beginners
8 min
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