SCADA-System

A Windows-based SCADA system developed in C# to communicate with a Mitsubishi FX5U PLC.

Author: Nex Gen Automation

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Features

• PLC Communication: Connects to a Mitsubishi FX5U PLC via Ethernet using the ActUtlTypeLib (MX Component).
• Animated Login: Secure, animated login screen with a 3-attempt password policy.
• Responsive UI: The main window is maximized to fit any desktop screen.
• Sliding Navigation: A modern, collapsible side panel for easy navigation between screens.
• PLC I/O Monitoring:
  • Dedicated screens for Input Status and Output Status.
  • Real-time ON/OFF status visualization.
  • Customizable names for all I/O points.
  • Search functionality to quickly find specific I/O points.
• Data Register Access: A screen to read from and write to PLC data registers (Numeric and Alphanumeric).
• Process Visualization: A Wagon Status screen that visually represents a chemical processing line with:
  • 11 processing tanks.
  • 1 loading/unloading station.
  • 2 overhead wagon transporters.
  • Wagon movement animated based on real-time PLC data register values.

Prerequisites

1. Microsoft Visual Studio: 2019 or later.
2. .NET Framework: Version 4.7.2 or later.
3. Mitsubishi MX Component: Version 4 or later must be installed. This provides the necessary ActUtlTypeLib.dll for PLC communication.

Setup Instructions

1. Create Project:

   • Open Visual Studio.
   • Create a new project.
   • Select Windows Forms App (.NET Framework) and choose C#.
   • Name the project ScadaSystem and the solution SCADA-System.

2. Add COM Reference:

   • In the Solution Explorer, right-click on your project's References.
   • Select Add Reference....
   • Go to the COM tab on the left.
   • Find and check Mitsubishi ActUtlType Control.
   • Click OK. This will add ActUtlTypeLib and AxActUtlTypeLib to your project references.

3. Add Project Files:

   • Add the C# files provided in this repository to your project. You can do this by right-clicking the project, selecting Add -> Existing Item..., and selecting the files.
   • Ensure you maintain the folder structure (e.g., Forms, Controls, Services).

4. Configure PLC Connection:

   • Open the Services/PlcService.cs file.
   • In the Connect method, modify the actUtlType.ActLogicalStationNumber property to match the station number you configured in the MX Component connection utility.

5. Build and Run:

   • Build the solution (F6).
   • Run the application (F5).

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