ClearSCADA

Control Microsystems has announced the release of ClearSCADA 2009 Edition, the newest version of our successful SCADA Host software.

ClearSCADA 2009 R1 is a major version release, containing numerous major features and product enhancements.

Product Changes

  • 64-Bit Operating Systems - Support for 64-bit operating systems allows customers to utilize the latest and most powerful server hardware for their critical infrastructure.
  • Integrated Kepware OPC Drivers - Integrated suite of Kepware OPC drivers boosts connectivity with more third party devices.
  • .Net API - New .Net API allows external programs like Visual Studio 2005 to connect to the ClearSCADA server and perform actions including monitoring, control or configuration of the ClearSCADA database.
  • Direct SMS Driver - Direct SMS driver (with TAP and UCP service) allows ClearSCADA to send SMS messages from a GSM modem directly to mobile phones without connecting to a third party provider.
  • E-Series SCADAPack Configuration Download - Configuration download from ClearSCADA is now supported for all E-Series SCADAPacks including SCADAPack 350E/357E.
  • Driver Development Kit (DDK) - While hundreds of RTU types are already supported by ClearSCADA's native drivers and integrated OPC drivers, a ClearSCADA Driver Development Kit (DDK) provides a .NET 2.0 Assembly for creating custom communication drivers in any .Net 2.0 compliant language.
  • View Reports from WebX - ClearSCADA now permits Crystal Reports to be viewed through the WebX client.
  • DMZ Permanent Standby Server - A new DMZ Permanent Standby Server designed to be placed outside corporate firewalls provides a read-only access to the server while improving corporate security.
  • Dynamic Metadata - ClearSCADA has been enhanced to allow custom database fields to be added dynamically so that the server no longer needs to be restarted after adding or modifying metadata.
  • Alarm Limit Time Profiles - Alarm limit time profiles allow analog setpoint levels to vary over the course of a day to account for conditions at the site.
  • CFX Export - EFM data gathered from flow computers running RealFLO may be exported from ClearSCADA in CFX format for further analysis by applications such as Flow-Cal.
  • SQL Extensions - ClearSCADA's existing SQL functionality has been enhanced with extensions to improve functionality, performance and ease of use.

Please read the detailed Release Notes for a complete list of changes made in this version of ClearSCADA.

Licence Upgrade Procedure

Customers with a previous license(s) who want to update to ClearSCADA 2009 for its enhanced features and performance will need to update both their server and client license(s).

Note: License updates are free of charge with a valid SCADACare support agreement with Control Microsystems.

See Updating Your ClearSCADA License for further information.

Further Information

It is recommended that prior to upgrading your ClearSCADA version, you read the linked pages below for instructions and any Known Issues with this version.

For any problems with upgrading ClearSCADA, please contact our Technical Support Department at technicalsupport@controlmicrosystems.com or through contact details shown here.