Installation and Usage

In the basic operating model of EOS SCADA, Editor is the project development and configuration environment, while Runtime is the environment in which the prepared SCADA project is executed. Therefore, after installation, the project is first prepared through Editor; it is then run in Runtime to perform real-time data acquisition and monitoring.

Basic operating model: EOS SCADA Editor is used to prepare the project; EOS SCADA Runtime is used to run the prepared project.

1. Download the EOS SCADA Portable RAR Package

To download the EOS SCADA package, use the relevant download link and download the portable RAR package to your computer.

2. Extract the EOS SCADA Files

Extract the contents of the downloaded archive into a folder named EOS_SCADA_2026 and place this folder in the C:\ directory on your computer.

Recommended folder structure:

C:\EOS_SCADA_2026

Keeping the EOS SCADA application files and related project components under this folder makes the applications easier to access in subsequent steps.

3. Install Firebird 5 Database

Firebird 5 must be installed for the EOS SCADA database infrastructure. Download and install the appropriate Firebird 5 version for your Windows operating system from the official Firebird 5 download page .

Installing Firebird is an important step in the setup process because it enables EOS SCADA functions that require database access.

4. Configure Administrator Privileges and Security Exceptions

Enable the Run as administrator option for EOSscadaED.exe and EOSscadaRT.exe.

Also allow the communication ports used by EOS SCADA through the Windows Firewall. If third-party antivirus or security software is installed on the computer, define appropriate security exceptions for EOSscadaED.exe, EOSscadaRT.exe, and C:\EOS_SCADA_2026 when necessary.

Security note: Firewall and antivirus exceptions should be configured only to provide the access and operation that are actually required. On corporate computers, these operations should be performed in accordance with the organization's information security policies.

5. Create Desktop Shortcuts

Create desktop shortcuts for EOSscadaED.exe and EOSscadaRT.exe located in the C:\EOS_SCADA_2026 folder.

This provides quick access to Editor during project development and to Runtime when running a prepared project.

6. Start EOS SCADA Editor

Double-click the EOSscadaED.exe shortcut created on the desktop to launch EOS SCADA Editor.

Once Editor has opened, you can begin creating your first SCADA project and configuring the system.

7. Create Your First SCADA Project

After creating a new project, you can configure the devices with which the SCADA system will communicate, the data points to be read, and the operator screens.

General development sequence for the first project:

  1. Create the project. Specify the project name and, if required, the project protection password.
  2. Define the devices. Configure the devices from which data will be read and the relevant communication structure.
  3. Determine the data points. Define the values to be read from the devices as SCADA TAGs.
  4. Design the screens. Prepare the SCADA screens used by the operator.
  5. Connect the data to the screens. Connect SCADA TAGs to the relevant user controls.
  6. Test the project. Check that communication, data flow, and screens operate correctly.
  7. Run it in Runtime. Run the prepared project in the EOS SCADA Runtime environment.

8. Design and Run Your Project

After completing the basic project configuration, define your devices, communication protocols, and data points; create your graphical screens and connect SCADA TAGs to user controls.

Once the project is ready, it can be run in EOS SCADA Runtime to perform real-time data acquisition and monitoring.

Basic Difference Between Editor and Runtime

In EOS SCADA, project development and project execution are performed through two separate core applications.

Application Main Function
EOS SCADA Editor Creating and configuring the SCADA project, defining devices and data points, and designing screens.
EOS SCADA Runtime Running the prepared SCADA project and performing real-time data acquisition and monitoring.

From Installation to Your First SCADA System

You can consider the entire process of getting started with EOS SCADA as a single workflow:

DOWNLOAD PACKAGE  →  EXTRACT FILES  →  INSTALL FIREBIRD 5  →  CONFIGURE SECURITY SETTINGS  →  OPEN EDITOR  →  CREATE PROJECT  →  DEFINE DEVICES AND TAGs  →  DESIGN SCREENS  →  RUN IN RUNTIME

After completing this basic installation and usage workflow, the SCADA project can be expanded with alarm and event management, data archiving, trends, reporting, scripts, virtual data, and other EOS SCADA functions.

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