Canal Automation Solutions
RDS provides automation solutions for effective canal management including:
- Level Monitoring
- Flow Monitoring
- Gate Monitoring & Operations
- Power Supply Management
- Backup Power Management
- Wireless Communication
- PLC based control systems
- SCADA based Central Monitoring & Control Station
Level Monitoring
The level monitoring for canals is achieved using noncontact type ultrasonic, radar level sensors for online monitoring of canal water level
Flow Monitoring
The flow monitoring for main streams and distribution outlets is done using H ADCPs or V ADCPs depending on the sensor mounting possibilities
Gate Monitoring & Operations
Gate operations are carried out using electric actuators mounted on the gates themselves or motor operations of the wire rope operated gates.
Percentage opening monitoring and control for precise control is provided
Power Supply Management
Most canal control locations are in remote areas.
The electric supply in such regions may be erratic and makes it imperative to provide for power management for effective system operations
Backup Power Management
Backup power management becomes a prime component of the automation solutions given the erratic supply conditions at site.
The same can be solar based for low power and DG sets for medium power requirements
Wireless Communication
The remoteness of the sites make it imperative to use wireless communication for effective system operations. The options can be
- GPRS (depending on the signal availability at the site)
- RF (depending on geographical distances and LOS availability at site)
- VSAT
The communication methodology may also be a combination of more than one options as listed above.
PLC based control systems
RDS manufactured PLC based RTUs that integrate all of the above for giving effective automated local operations and establish the connectivity between the field station and the Central Monitoring & Control Station
The PLCs are configured as per the site instrumentation and the communication methodology.
SCADA Based Central Monitoring & Control Station
The SCADA based Central Monitoring & Control Station can be located at any convenient location as per the customer’s requirements.
The SCADA based Central Monitoring & Control Station is equipped with
- Redundant Servers
- Reporting Systems
- Database System
The SCADA system can be
- Web Enabled with Dashboard
- Linked to Smart phone Apps for monitoring the system on the move
- Linked to Billing & ERP system for better canal revenue management
