Project Overview
Developed a centralized Light Distribution Board (LDB) Management System for industrial lighting automation using Siemens WinCC Professional SCADA and Schneider PLC architecture. The system was designed to monitor and control multiple lighting distribution boards from a centralized SCADA platform using Modbus TCP/IP communication.
The implementation enabled efficient monitoring, timer-based lighting automation, manual control operations, and improved operational visibility across multiple industrial areas.
Project Scope
- Centralized monitoring of multiple LDB systems
- Manual and timer-based lighting control
- Multi-PLC communication architecture
- Real-time monitoring and status indication
- SCADA-based centralized operation
- Alarm and fault indication system
- Industrial communication using Modbus TCP/IP
Key Features
Centralized SCADA Monitoring
Integrated multiple Light Distribution Boards into a single centralized SCADA interface for improved operational management and visibility.
Manual & Timer-Based Control
Implemented both manual operation and timer-based automatic lighting control for operational flexibility and energy optimization.
Multi-PLC Communication
Established communication between multiple Schneider PLCs and Siemens WinCC Professional SCADA using Modbus TCP/IP protocol.
Real-Time Status Monitoring
Developed real-time monitoring screens for lighting status, operational feedback, and fault indication.
Alarm & Fault Management
Implemented alarm indication and fault monitoring for improved maintenance response and operational reliability.
Technologies Used
- Siemens WinCC Professional
- Schneider PLC
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Industrial SCADA Development
- PLC Programming
- Industrial Networking
System Architecture
The system architecture was designed using Siemens WinCC Professional as the centralized SCADA platform communicating with multiple Schneider PLCs over Modbus TCP/IP. Each PLC managed dedicated Light Distribution Boards and lighting zones while the SCADA system provided centralized supervision, monitoring, and operation control.
Engineering Challenges
- Managing communication between multiple PLC systems
- Developing centralized monitoring architecture
- Implementing reliable timer-based automation logic
- Designing user-friendly SCADA navigation screens
- Ensuring stable Modbus TCP/IP communication
Project Outcome
- Improved centralized monitoring capability
- Reduced manual lighting operation effort
- Enhanced operational visibility
- Simplified maintenance diagnostics
- Improved industrial lighting management efficiency