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One industrial IoT platform SaaS for all your field devices. Connect legacy Modbus PLCs, modern MQTT sensors, and OPC UA servers to real-time monitoring dashboards — without on-premise servers or IT complexity.

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What is an Industrial IoT Platform?

An industrial IoT platform connects field devices — PLCs, sensors, meters, gateways, and machines — to cloud-hosted software for real-time monitoring, alarm management, historical data logging, and remote access. Unlike traditional SCADA which requires on-premise servers and Windows-based software licences, an IIoT SaaS platform like SCADA Cloud runs entirely in the cloud and is accessed via any web browser.

SCADA Cloud bridges the gap between your existing industrial equipment and modern cloud analytics. Legacy Modbus PLCs, new MQTT-enabled sensors, and OPC UA servers all connect to the same platform through a lightweight edge gateway — no field hardware changes required.

The result: real-time dashboards for every device on your plant floor, accessible by operators, maintenance engineers, and managers from any device — PC, tablet, or phone — without VPN or remote desktop. One industrial IoT platform replacing multiple siloed monitoring systems.

Multi-Protocol Industrial Connectivity

Connect your entire plant — from 30-year-old PLCs to modern IIoT sensors — through one platform

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Modbus TCP

Connect Ethernet-networked PLCs, VFDs, energy meters, and field devices on port 502. Supports Modbus FC01–FC06, FC15, FC16.

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Modbus RTU

Connect serial RS-485 and RS-232 devices via USB-RS485 gateway. Legacy PLCs, temperature controllers, and field instruments without Ethernet.

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MQTT

Subscribe to MQTT topics from edge gateways, IIoT sensors, and Raspberry Pi nodes. Compatible with Eclipse Mosquitto, AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub.

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OPC UA

Connect OPC UA servers from modern PLCs and SCADA systems. Read nodes, subscribe to data changes, and integrate with existing OPC UA infrastructure.

IIoT Platform vs Traditional SCADA

Why manufacturers and system integrators are switching to cloud IIoT platforms

FeatureSCADA Cloud (IIoT)Traditional On-Premise SCADA
Setup timeUnder 10 minutesWeeks (server procurement + config)
Upfront cost₹0 (60-day free trial)₹5–50 lakh (server + software licence)
Remote accessAny browser — no VPNRequires VPN or remote desktop
IT maintenanceNone (cloud-managed)Server patching, OS updates, backups
Multi-site monitoringBuilt-in (all sites, one login)Requires separate server per site or WAN
Modbus TCP connectivityYes — built-inYes (standard)
MQTT supportYes — built-inRequires additional driver (costly)
Mobile accessNative browser on phone/tabletRequires SCADA mobile client (extra cost)
Historical dataAutomatic — cloud historianRequires local historian database setup

IIoT Platform Features

Everything a modern industrial monitoring system needs

📊 Real-Time Live Dashboard

Build custom dashboards with gauges, trend charts, status indicators, and data tables. Drag-and-drop widgets from any protocol — Modbus register values next to MQTT sensor readings on the same screen.

🔔 Industrial Alarm Management

Configure alarm rules on any tag — threshold crossing, device offline, value change. Email and SMS notifications with configurable escalation. Alarm log with timestamps, acknowledge, and resolution tracking.

📈 Historical Time-Series Data

All tag values are automatically logged to a cloud time-series historian. Query trends over any time range — 1 hour to 1 year. Export to CSV for Excel analysis, MES integration, or compliance reporting.

🌐 Multi-Site Dashboard

Monitor multiple plants, factories, or remote installations from one account. Each site has its own gateway, devices, and dashboards — all accessible from a single browser login anywhere in the world.

🔒 Secure Edge Gateway

The edge gateway initiates only outbound TLS connections to the cloud — your OT network receives no inbound internet traffic. PLCs and field devices stay isolated. Consistent with ICS cybersecurity best practices.

👥 Role-Based Access Control

Assign operator, engineer, and manager roles. Operators see dashboards and alarms. Engineers configure tags and alarm rules. Managers get read-only reports. Full audit log of configuration changes.

Connect Your First Industrial Device in 3 Steps

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Install the Edge Gateway

Download and install the SCADA Cloud gateway on any Windows or Linux PC on your plant network. The gateway uses only outbound HTTPS — no firewall changes needed, no inbound ports opened. For Modbus RTU: attach a USB-RS485 adapter to the gateway PC.

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Add Devices and Configure Tags

In the SCADA Cloud web interface, add your devices by protocol — Modbus TCP (IP + port), Modbus RTU (COM port + baud rate), MQTT (broker address + topics), or OPC UA (server URL + node IDs). Map the tags you want to monitor and label them meaningfully.

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Build Dashboards and Set Alarms

Use the drag-and-drop dashboard builder to create real-time gauges, trend charts, and status indicators from your connected tags. Configure alarm rules — threshold, offline detection, value change. Your industrial IoT monitoring platform is live in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Industrial IoT platform?

An Industrial IoT (IIoT) platform connects industrial devices — PLCs, sensors, meters, gateways, and machines — to cloud-hosted software for real-time monitoring, data logging, alarm management, and analytics. Unlike traditional SCADA which runs on-premise servers, an IIoT SaaS platform is hosted in the cloud and accessed via any web browser, eliminating the need for local servers, VPNs, or on-site IT infrastructure.

Which protocols does the Industrial IoT platform support?

SCADA Cloud supports Modbus TCP (Ethernet PLCs and devices), Modbus RTU (serial RS-485/RS-232 devices via gateway), MQTT (modern IIoT sensors and edge gateways), and OPC UA (modern PLCs and enterprise SCADA integration). This multi-protocol support lets you connect both legacy field devices and new IIoT hardware in one unified platform.

How is an IIoT platform different from traditional SCADA?

Traditional SCADA requires on-premise servers, Windows-based SCADA software licences, local historian databases, and IT maintenance. An IIoT SaaS platform runs entirely in the cloud — no servers to maintain, no software to install, no VPN required. Access live dashboards from any browser on any device. Upfront cost drops by 80–90% compared to traditional SCADA.

Can I connect legacy Modbus devices to the IIoT platform?

Yes. SCADA Cloud connects to any Modbus TCP or RTU device without modifying existing field hardware. A lightweight edge gateway on your local network bridges the Modbus connection to the cloud. Existing PLCs, energy meters, VFDs, temperature controllers, and sensors from older installations can be monitored without hardware replacement.

Is the Industrial IoT platform secure for connecting factory devices to the cloud?

Yes. The edge gateway initiates only outbound TLS connections to the cloud — your factory Modbus network receives no inbound internet connections. PLCs and field devices have no direct internet exposure. Data at rest is encrypted. Access requires authenticated login with configurable user roles. This architecture is consistent with ICS cybersecurity best practices (IEC 62443).

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