Kazan Metro Case Study: Unified HMI/SCADA Control System

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Kazan Metro Case Study: Unified HMI/SCADA Control System

Case study of Kazan Metro's deployment of ICONICS GENESIS32 and DataWorX32 for integrated metro operations, safety, and infrastructure monitoring.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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This case study details how Kazan Metro implemented a unified control and visualization system using ICONICS GENESIS32 HMI/SCADA and DataWorX32 for OPC data management. The solution covers train dispatch, power systems, fire safety, antiterrorist protection, groundwater pumping, and tunnel monitoring. It highlights cost control, system expandability, and reliable communications achieved through commercial off-the-shelf software and open database integration.

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Unified HMI/SCADA platform manages train dispatch, power, fire safety, and tunnel monitoring

GENESIS32 and DataWorX32 provide OPC-based data aggregation, redundancy, and tunneling

Hardware-agnostic architecture integrates with Advantech and Fastwell IPCs on Windows platforms

Microsoft SQL Server integration supports open database access and system expandability

Role-based visualization delivers targeted data to dispatchers, engineers, and chief dispatchers

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