Node Red Dashboard

Node-RED Industrial SCADA Dashboard

A custom-developed industrial monitoring and SCADA dashboard built using Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 to provide a centralized real-time view of the Ezz Steel Rolling Mills production line.

The dashboard integrates production data, equipment status, stoppage information, process parameters, and utility systems into a modern web-based interface, providing operators, engineers, and management with a clear overview of the plant's operational condition.

Key Features

- Real-Time Production Monitoring

Displays live production information from the rolling mill, including production status, operating conditions, and production-related KPIs.

- Rolling Mill Status Monitoring

Provides a centralized view of the 16-stand rolling mill, allowing engineers and operators to monitor the operational status of the production line.

- Production & Shift Tracking

Organizes production information according to operating shifts and provides quick access to current and historical production data.

- Stoppage & Downtime Monitoring

Tracks production stoppages, their duration, start time, and associated information, enabling faster identification of production losses and downtime patterns.

- Real-Time Equipment Status

Displays machine and process states through dedicated indicators, gauges, tables, and status panels.

- Water Treatment Plant Monitoring

Integrates the Water Treatment Plant into the same monitoring platform, converting traditional control information into a centralized digital monitoring interface.

- Oracle Database Integration

Retrieves production and operational information directly from the plant's Oracle database, providing centralized access to production records and historical information.

- PLC / Industrial Data Integration

Interfaces with industrial automation systems and PLC data to provide real-time process information to the dashboard.

- Interactive Data Visualization

Uses gauges, status indicators, tables, charts, and dynamic widgets to present complex industrial information in an easily understandable format.

- Historical Data & Analysis

Provides access to production and stoppage records, allowing engineers to analyze operational performance and identify recurring issues.

- Telegram Notifications

Integrated notification functionality can provide production status, shift information, delays, stoppages, and operator requests through Telegram.

- Web-Based Architecture

The dashboard can be accessed through a web browser, eliminating the need for a dedicated SCADA client on every monitoring workstation.

System Architecture

The dashboard acts as a centralized visualization and data-integration layer between the plant's automation and information systems:

PLC / Industrial Systems → Node-RED → Oracle Database → Dashboard

with additional integration for:

Production Data → Real-Time KPIs

Stoppage Data → Downtime Analysis

Water Treatment → Utility Monitoring

Telegram → Notifications & Alerts

Engineering Benefits

The system provides a unified digital interface for monitoring production and plant operations while reducing dependence on traditional standalone monitoring screens.

It enables engineers and management to move from isolated machine-level information toward a centralized, data-driven view of the rolling mill, supporting faster troubleshooting, downtime analysis, production monitoring, and operational decision-making.

Technology

Platform: Node-RED Dashboard 2.0

Database: Oracle

Industrial Communication: PLC / Industrial Network Integration

Visualization: Interactive Web Dashboard

Notifications: Telegram Integration

Designed, developed and integrated by: Eng. Mohamed Tarek Bakr

Company: Ezz Steel Rolling Mills