SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition, 3rd Edition

Stuart A. Boyer

This reference book offers overviews of SCADA’s component technologies, as well as details necessary to understand the big picture. After completing its 14 self-study units, you will be conversant with SCADA nomenclature and architecture, understand the basic technology of the system’s building blocks, understand its limitations, understand how it can benefit particular operations, and have a basis for selecting appropriate SCADA technologies for your operational requirements.

Format: Softbound Book – 2004 ISBN: 978-1-55617-877-1 Length: 219 pages; Weight: 1 lb. Member: $79.00; List: $89.00 www.isa.org/scada

Software for Automation: Architecture, Integration, and Security Jonas Berge This implementation-oriented book provides a clear and concise presentation of how to fully apply software in automation. It provides “how-to” information for all phases of the system lifecycle from configuration, system integration, troubleshooting, and engineering to administration.

Format: Softbound Book – 2005 ISBN: 978-1-55617-898-6 Length: 325 pages; Weight: 2 lbs. Member: $89.00; List: $99.00 www.isa.org/autosoftware

Successful Instrumentation and Control Systems Design (with CD-ROM) Michael D. Whitt This book and CD-ROM combination provides in-depth coverage of the design process, the elements of a successful project, the specific issues to address in a well-designed instrumentation and control system, and the engineering products that enable practical design and successful maintenance.

Format: Softbound Book and CD-ROM – 2004 ISBN: 978-1-55617-992-1

Length: 360 pages; Weight: 2 lbs. Member: $95.00; List: $109.00 www.isa.org/iandcdesignCD

 

Wireless Networks for Industrial Automation, 3rd Edition Dick Caro This updated third edition explores wireless communications from the factory floor and process automation positioning to help engineering professionals make clear decisions on the timing and strategy for implementing wireless networks for automation projects. According to Caro, industrial users must consider cost, privacy, security problems, and the potential for signal loss in plant environments. And, industrial users must have secure communications that never fail. This book is offered in digital format. For a full year, as updates become available, you will receive email notification and be able to download a new PDF file at no charge.

Format: PDF on the Web – 2008 ISBN: 978-1-934394-36-6 Length: 109 pages Member: $69.00; List: $79.00 www.isa.org/wirelessnetworks