Finally, newer technology is applied to the neglected LDC SCADA market.
Perfected over the past decade, the proven technology delivers on the promise of low Total Cost of Ownership.

For a fraction of the cost and time, Rapid SCADA provides the flexibility for an LDC to configure, expand and maintain their system with integrity. Rapid SCADA as a whole is a hybrid system that correctly binds the latest Intellution products to the functionality programmed within the RTU. The secret is end-to-end object integration, the way modern software is developed.

Rapid SCADA consists of two main applications, Rapid ACCOL and Rapid Central that can be utilized individually or together. Other Rapid modules can be added separately to further enhance the capabilities of Rapid Central.

Read what LDC users had to say:

“The screen layouts and consistencies have proven to be a valuable tool for training.  This will undoubtedly help the cause of "Operator Qualification", since many Gas Dispatchers do not have any field experience.”

“The Instrument Fluctuation Report has significantly improved (distribution) system operation by quickly identifying such things as control valve cycling and related flow and pressure control problems.  They are now identified within minutes of the upset. Dollar values (savings) could vary widely.”

“Since Rapid SCADA was installed we have never run over our daily gas contract.  The fine for exceeding contract is $30,000 plus ten times the cost of gas taken. Bringing the daily volumes in on contract has improved significantly.”

“We have not added or replaced any operators since Rapid SCADA was installed but the initial training/acceptance was remarkably faster than previous upgrades.  The Intellution/S3 software has also resulted in significant labor reductions when adding and/or updating existing screens by a factor of 4.”

“We have utilized the open architecture of Rapid SCADA for several unusual/nonstandard applications relating to Compressor control and operation.”

“Our company's interaction with Rapid SCADA has proven to be a successful venture.  RTU's run more reliably, thus eliminating site visits to remotes by Instrument Technicians.”

ROI

Return On Investment is achieved when maximum functionality is provided with a minimum of initial and recurring cost.  Newer and useful technology can be justified when the Return On Investment is rapid.  Most seven figure systems require long-term depreciation; leading to outdated compliance, technically stagnant personnel and subsequent high risk.

TCO

Total Cost of Ownership is the culmination of system implementation and on going system maintenance. Some companies prefer to pay large fees for maintenance and support. These high fees have been justified because of the technical complexity of most seven figure systems. A self-configuring Rapid SCADA system can be justified on the sole merit of eliminating high support fees.

Conditions that escalate TCO are:

Costly support staff training for outdated Hardware/Software

Lack of standards enforcement within software

Poor data analysis/accessibility capabilities

Erroneous presentation of data

Weak coupling of multiple vendor technology