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When a water station automation project required secure, real-time monitoring across remote locations without relying on cloud platforms, the challenge was to ensure reliable long-distance communication while maintaining full data security and on-premise control.
AdiLogiX SCADA with MQTT delivered a lightweight, secure communication architecture that enabled encrypted real-time data exchange between field devices and control systems, providing centralized visibility, faster deployment, reduced downtime, and a scalable, future-ready water treatment automation solution.
The Client’s Challenges
Challenge
Disconnected automation systems across PLCs, pumps, valves, and field instruments at multiple water stations
Dependency on cloud-based platforms for remote monitoring, raising concerns around data security, ownership, and regulatory compliance
Inability to store and manage operational data on-premise, especially for government and municipal water projects
Difficulty in securely accessing and monitoring data from long-distance and remote water stations without using third-party cloud platforms
Manual data collection and reporting processes, increasing the risk of errors
Limited ability to analyze historical data securely for performance optimization and preventive maintenance
Impact on Operations
Delayed response to alarms and abnormal conditions due to reliance on internet-dependent cloud systems
Increased security concerns and stakeholder resistance because sensitive operational data passed through external cloud infrastructure
Higher risk of data exposure, cyber threats, and compliance issues
Inefficient workflows and duplicated efforts between engineering and operations teams
Time-consuming audits and difficulty meeting regulatory standards
Missed opportunities for energy optimization, pump efficiency improvement, and predictive maintenance
Our Approach
We implemented AdiLogix SCADA using an MQTT-based, cloud-independent architecture, designed specifically for secure and reliable water infrastructure operations:
Conducting a detailed assessment of existing water station assets such as pumps, motors, valves, tanks, flow meters, pressure sensors, and PLC systems
Designing a publish–subscribe MQTT communication model to securely exchange real-time data between field devices, PLCs, gateways, and AdiLogix SCADA
Enabling on-premise data collection, processing, and storage, eliminating the need to route operational data through any third-party cloud platform
Structuring standardized MQTT topics for flow, pressure, level, motor status, alarms, and events for consistent and scalable data management
Implementing secure authentication and encrypted MQTT communication to protect sensitive operational data during long-distance transmission
Integrating AdiLogix SCADA with local enterprise systems and dashboards while maintaining full data ownership and control
Defining KPIs to measure improvements in data visibility, response time, downtime reduction, compliance efficiency, and operational reliability
Results Achieved
Benefit
Secure, real-time data acquisition using MQTT with no dependency on cloud platforms
Centralized monitoring and control of all water stations through AdiLogix SCADA
Reliable long-distance access to operational data while keeping all data on-premise
Automated logging, historical data storage, and reporting for compliance and audits
Accurate, synchronized monitoring across all field devices and stations
Impact
Faster response to system deviations and alarms, reducing unplanned downtime
Improved data security, ownership, and compliance confidence
Better coordination between operations, maintenance, and management teams
Reduced audit preparation time and simplified regulatory reporting
Identification of optimization opportunities in energy usage, water distribution, and asset performance
Why AdiLogix SCADA with MQTT for Water Stations?
- Lightweight & Reliable Communication
MQTT ensures fast, low-bandwidth, and reliable data transfer—ideal for remote water stations and distributed infrastructure - Real-Time Operational Visibility
Monitor flow, pressure, tank levels, pump status, and alarms 24/7 with high data accuracy - Simplified Compliance & Reporting
Automated logging, historical data storage, and report generation reduce audit effort - Scalable IIoT Architecture
Easily scale from a single station to city-wide or multi-plant deployments - Data-Driven Decision Making
Unified operational data supports optimization, predictive maintenance, and long-term planning
MQTT Protocol Support in AdiLogix SCADA
AdiLogix SCADA natively supports MQTT-based communication, enabling seamless integration with:
PLCs via MQTT gateways
Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Smart sensors and IIoT devices
Edge systems and cloud platforms
This makes AdiLogix an ideal choice for modern, IIoT-ready water stations and industrial automation systems.
