SnowPak
for SCADA Systems
This
computer monitor and control system is custom-designed for medium and
large snowmaking systems, and is currently in operation at some of the
largest ski areas in North America including resorts in Colorado, Alaska,
and New York.
Some
features include:
- Real-time monitoring and control of the system distributed
over distances sometimes exceeding 5 miles.
- Built-in pre-programmed automatic and semi-automatic control
functions base on operational conditions to protect equipment,
manage power, and operate efficiently.
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- Alarming and annunciation based on user configured set points.
- Supervisory reporting including shift reports, trending, quantified
reports correlated to operational efficiency, etc.
- Remote monitoring for supervisor dial-in.
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Monitoring
Equipment
IST
has designed a weather station specifically for snowmaking operations.
The
weather station is supplied in different configurations of temperature,
humidity, wet bulb temperature, wind speed, wind direction. Some unique
features include:
Complete
station will run on 24VAC/VDC or 120/230VAC. 50/60 Hz.
One
pair communication cable up to 5 miles, using existing communication pairs
for five instrument readings.
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