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System Description:
A Centralized Measuring, Supervisory & Control System, this system is intended to operate automatically, with little manpower present. There
are 24 main nodes in the water supply system, each with one or more branches. The nodes with more than two branches or those that
provide data to the local Municipality are treated as important nodes. There is at least one precise water ow measuring instrument and one
motor-operated valve in each remote station. With ADAM-5050 I/O modules, ADAM-5510 works as a local controller to read data from Flow
Meter via IAC24A modules and controls the valve through OAC24A modules. It will create data log in its battery back-up memory for the
measured values, events, valve status and alarms, and transfer all data to a data server via ADAM-4581. It will also transfer requested data from
the central computer via ADAM-4581. With ADAM-4581 modules, local controllers or industrial computers in the whole system work inside
of the GSM network. On the other hand, the Central Computer can send a new Water Sharing Principle to the local controllers directly or
automatically for any changes.
Conclusion:
A water supply system is a very complex and complicated model, consisting of a long main pipeline with many branches, valves,
and hybrid mechanical devices. Though the physical elements are a long-term constant, it is di cult to set up a proper control
mechanism for the entire system. Only PC-based controllers provide fast enough computing performance, adequate memory size, good
communication interface, and simple programming languages to successfully reach the goals of this project. It is important to note
that almost all controlled nodes are outside of urban areas where no wired telephone lines exist. That is why it was decided to go with
wireless communication, using ADAM-4581 as the main communication device in a WAP/GSM network. Because there is no need for
fast and frequent data exchange in this project, the communication charges in the system are very low.
A high-performance and reliable water supply control system was achieved, which can properly adjust water levels at all branches o of
the main pipeline, and provide adequate water sharing between all users. Furthermore, its precise measurement and communication
abilities decrease nancial, operational, and maintenance costs.
System Diagram
Control and Monitoring of a Regional Water
Supply System
Facility Management
Macedonia
Project Introduction:
“Studencica” is a Public Enterprise, distributing quality drinking water to cities and villages
in the central & western regions of Macedonia, having a total length of more than 130km of
main pipeline.
The goal of the project is to centralize the measurement of water consumption and remotely
control the water ow level in each node (branch), as well as to collect all the information
about the status and alarms from the actuators.
System Requirements:
In a regional water supply system, many di erent users (like municipalities, villages, industrial enterprises, and power plants) are connected
directly to the same system, and they all expect good quality water everyday. A Centralized Control and Monitoring System has to be
established in order to provide the same level of water to every user at all times, especially during dry periods, which can last for many years.
By the implementing a Centralized Control and Monitoring System, the customer hoped to achieve:
• Precise and centralized measurement of the water ow in all main branches and supply points at all times, with the ability to measure water
usage during speci c scal periods.
• Depending on the available quantity of inlet water from the wheels, and based on the prede ned government approved water distribution
laws, the central computer remotely regulates the water ow at each node, providing an exact quantity of water to every user, so that no
one branch gets a higher privilege.
The overall enhancements of this system should also include:
• Dramatic reduction of sta required to operate the system.
• Reduction of the operation and maintanance costs.
• Improvement of the security and safety of the equipment, pipeline and water.
Project Implementation:
ADAM-5510:
PC-based Programmable
Controller
PCLD-7216:
16-ch SSR I/O Module Carrier Board
IAC24A: AC Input Module (180 – 280 VAC)
OAC24A: AC Output Module (24-280 VAC)
ADAM-4581:
1-port GSM to RS-232/422/485
Data Gateway
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PC-610P4:
Industrial Computer Chassis
PCA-6004H:
VIA C3 800 MHz (onboard
CPU) Card with HISA/VGA/
LAN/LCD
PCL-858B
:
8-port High-speed RS-232
Communication Card
PCI-1752/54:
64-ch Isolated Digital/Input
Output Card
FPM-3150TVE-T:
Industrial Flat Panel Monitor with
15" LCD in Direct-VGA Port with
Touch Screen
Special developed control
algorithms and software provided
by solution partner
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