Advantech WebAccess/SCADA
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NT$22,775 one-time
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What is Advantech WebAccess/SCADA
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA is a web-based SCADA and HMI software platform used to monitor and control industrial equipment and processes. It targets industrial automation teams that need browser-accessible visualization, alarm/event handling, and data logging for PLC- and device-connected systems. The product combines SCADA runtime, web clients, and optional remote access and mobile viewing to support distributed operations across plants and sites. It is typically deployed in OT environments and integrates with industrial protocols and Advantech edge hardware.
Industrial SCADA and HMI focus
The product is designed around core SCADA functions such as real-time visualization, alarms, trends, and historical logging. This makes it suitable for plant-floor monitoring and control scenarios where deterministic device connectivity and operator workflows matter. Compared with general-purpose IoT application platforms, it aligns more directly with OT use cases and SCADA-style operations.
Web-based client access
WebAccess/SCADA provides browser-based access to HMI/SCADA screens, which can reduce the need for thick-client installations on operator and engineering workstations. This supports remote viewing and multi-site access patterns common in distributed industrial environments. Web delivery can also simplify updates when many users access the same project.
Edge and device integration
The platform is commonly used with industrial controllers and field devices and supports integration patterns typical in automation systems. It fits deployments where data acquisition and control occur close to equipment, with optional upstream forwarding to enterprise systems. This positioning can be advantageous when an organization standardizes on industrial gateways/IPC hardware and needs SCADA plus connectivity in one stack.
Less cloud-native IoT breadth
As a SCADA-centric product, it may not provide the same breadth of cloud-native services found in broader IoT platforms (for example, large-scale device lifecycle management, multi-tenant application services, or managed cloud data pipelines). Organizations building product-centric IoT solutions may need additional components for fleet operations, OTA updates, and customer-facing portals. This can increase architecture complexity outside traditional SCADA deployments.
OT-centric development model
SCADA projects often rely on tag-based configuration, screen design, and OT engineering workflows rather than modern software development practices. Teams that want CI/CD-driven application development, microservice architectures, or extensive SDK-based customization may find the model less flexible. Integration work may require specialized automation expertise.
Integration depth varies by protocol
Industrial environments frequently require connectivity across many PLC brands, protocols, and legacy systems, and the effort can vary depending on the specific drivers and versions in use. Some integrations may require additional middleware, gateways, or custom configuration to normalize data models and security. This can affect time-to-deploy in heterogeneous plants.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan (SKU) | Price (currency & tax) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| WebAccess Professional - 75 tags (WA-P84-U075E) | NT$22,775 (listed, incl. tax on IoTMart Taiwan) | USB-dongle license; 75 I/O tags. (Advantech eStore listing). |
| WebAccess Professional - 150 tags (WA-P84-U150E) | NT$30,440 (listed, incl. tax on IoTMart Taiwan) | USB-dongle license; 150 I/O tags. |
| WebAccess Professional - 300 tags (WA-P84-U300E) | NT$53,540 (listed, incl. tax on IoTMart Taiwan) | USB-dongle license; 300 I/O tags. |
| WebAccess Professional - 600 tags (WA-P84-U600E) | NT$86,090 (listed, incl. tax on IoTMart Taiwan) | USB-dongle license; 600 I/O tags. |
| WebAccess Professional - 1,500 tags (WA-P84-U15HE) | NT$119,690 (listed, incl. tax on IoTMart Taiwan) | USB-dongle license; 1,500 I/O tags. |
| WebAccess Professional - 5,000 tags (WA-P84-U50HE) | NT$184,790 (listed, incl. tax on IoTMart Taiwan) | USB-dongle license; 5,000 I/O tags. |
| WebAccess Professional - 20,000 tags (WA-P84-U20KE) | NT$249,890 (listed, incl. tax on IoTMart Taiwan) | USB-dongle license; 20,000 I/O tags. |
| WebAccess Professional - Unlimited tags (WA-P84-U64KE) | Price not listed on Advantech eStore (not found) | USB-dongle license; Unlimited tags. (SKU listed in Advantech datasheet; price not shown on eStore). |
Notes:
- Pricing above is taken from Advantech IoTMart (Advantech Taiwan eStore) where shown; prices on that page are shown "價格(已含稅)" (tax included). The tag-count to SKU mapping (e.g., WA-P84-U075E = 75 tags, etc.) comes from the official Advantech WebAccess/SCADA datasheet. Some license types (rebindable licenses, upgrade SKUs, and marketplace subscription/rebindable SKUs) are documented in the official datasheet but public pricing for those items was not listed on the Advantech eStore pages I checked.
Seller details
Advantech Co., Ltd.
Taipei, Taiwan
1983
Public
https://www.advantech.com/
https://x.com/Advantech_IIoT
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