Learn CITECT-SCADA-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Install Citect SCADA runtime and development environment

Configure project and tag database

Load and compile scripts within the project

Verify screen and alarm interactions

Test scripts in simulation or live runtime environment

Install Citect SCADA development studio

Configure tag and alarm database

Load scripts and HMI screens

Verify driver and OPC connectivity

Test in simulation or live runtime

Citect project files (.CFG, .PRJ)

Script files (.CI)

Tag and alarm database files

HMI screen configuration

External system configuration (OPC, SQL)

Citect primarily uses project editor and runtime environment

Scripts compiled automatically in runtime

Project deployment via network or runtime distribution

Logs accessible for debugging and performance monitoring

Simulation mode available in development studio

Supports multiple languages on HMI screens

Scripts can handle Unicode strings

Manuals available in major languages

Simulation software supports multiple locales

Global community support for learning

HMI screens accessible via operator stations

Simulation for remote testing

Documentation and tutorials available

Community forums for problem-solving

Training courses for Citect scripting

HMI screens customized via Citect editor

Dynamic changes applied via scripts

Status indicators for process states

Operator prompts and dialogs

Functional and readable design focus

Tags track process variables

Alarms monitor critical conditions

Scripts respond to events and user actions

Functions manage reusable logic

Runtime ensures real-time execution

Tags store real-time process data

Alarms generate logs and notifications

Databases store historical trends

Scripts handle calculations and transformations

Persistent variables maintain workflow states