Learn CITECT-SCADA with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Citect project structure
Practice graphics building
Understand tag database & I/O drivers
Master Cicode scripting
Learn redundancy & clustering
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Tags, I/O, graphics basics
Week 2: Alarms & trends
Week 3: Cicode scripting
Week 4: Redundancy setup
Week 5: Advanced clustering & multi-site SCADA
Interview Questions
Explain Citect SCADA architecture.
How does redundancy work in Citect?
What is Cicode and where is it used?
How to troubleshoot I/O communication?
Describe alarm server configuration.
Cheat Sheet
F7 -> Compile Cicode
Use TagWrite()/TagRead() in Cicode
Use clusters for distributed systems
Use Process Analyst for trends
Check Kernel for runtime diagnostics
Books
Citect SCADA Best Practices
Mastering Cicode Scripting
Industrial SCADA Design with Citect
SCADA Systems Engineering Handbook
Process Visualization and Control Design
Tutorials
Citect basic configuration
Graphics builder training
Cicode scripting tutorials
I/O device setup guides
Redundancy and clustering
Official Docs
https://www.aveva.com/en/products/plant-scada/
https://www.se.com/citect-scada
Community Links
AVEVA forums
Schneider Electric community
PLCTalk SCADA sections
YouTube SCADA tutorials
Independent engineer groups
Community Support
AVEVA forums
Schneider Electric community
PLCTalk forum
User groups in mining and water utilities
YouTube technical tutorials