Learn CITECT-SCADA-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Scripts run within the Citect runtime engine

Tags and alarms accessed via SCADA tag database

Events trigger scripts in response to I/O or user actions

External communication via OPC, COM, or SQL interfaces

HMI updates and screen changes executed in real-time

Scripts executed by Citect runtime engine

HMI screens updated in real-time via script commands

Tag and alarm data accessed via SCADA database

Event-driven and scheduled tasks handled by runtime

External system calls executed through drivers or OPC interfaces

Main project with modular scripts

Event-triggered scripts for alarms and actions

Function-based reusable logic

HMI screen scripts for operator interaction

External system integration via OPC or databases

Industrial process monitoring

Oil & gas SCADA systems

Water and wastewater treatment automation

Food & beverage process control

Multi-site SCADA networks with central control

High-level scripting for SCADA automation

Modular and reusable function blocks

Real-time tag and event handling

User-centric HMI customization

Safety-oriented alarm and process monitoring

Use modular functions for repeated logic

Segment scripts by system or process

Integrate multiple PLCs or data sources

Simulate multi-station projects before deployment

Maintain version control for scripts and projects

Check script compatibility with new runtime

Update HMI and tag references if needed

Validate alarms and events

Test logic in simulation before deployment

Backup previous projects and scripts