Migration Guide

Switch to OptiZeus

Upgrade from your legacy SCADA system with zero downtime. Whether you run Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, or AVEVA, we make migration straightforward.

Why Switch

Common Pain Points — Solved

Every frustration with legacy SCADA has a modern answer in OptiZeus.

High licensing costs

Per-tag pricing that scales exponentially

Transparent annual pricing starting free

Free Starter tier with 100 tags. Simple per-year plans with no hidden fees.

Outdated technology

Desktop-only clients, no mobile access

Web-based + PWA mobile + Electron desktop

Access from any browser, install as a mobile PWA, or use the native desktop app.

Vendor lock-in

Tied to one PLC brand's ecosystem

6+ protocols, any PLC brand

OPC UA, Modbus, S7, EIP, MQTT, BACnet — connect Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and more.

Complex deployment

Weeks of installation and configuration

Deploy in minutes, connect PLCs same day

Single installer, zero dependencies. Import tags and start monitoring within hours.

Poor alarm management

No smart grouping, flood during upsets

ISA-18.2 smart alarm grouping with flood detection

Automatic alarm shelving, grouping by area, and flood suppression built in.

Compliance gaps

Missing 21 CFR Part 11 or GAMP5 documentation

GAMP5 + 21 CFR Part 11 included

Audit trails, electronic signatures, and validation documents out of the box.

Step by Step

Migration in 6 Steps

A proven path from legacy SCADA to OptiZeus — no downtime required.

1

Evaluate

Download the free Starter tier and test with your PLCs. No license keys, no sales calls required.

Same day
2

Configure

Import tag lists from CSV or OPC UA browse. Build screens with the drag-and-drop HMI builder.

1-2 days
3

Connect

Add PLC connections (OPC UA, Modbus, S7, EIP) and verify live data flow in the tag browser.

Hours
4

Parallel run

Run OptiZeus alongside your existing SCADA to validate readings, alarms, and historian data.

1-2 weeks
5

Cutover

Switch operators to OptiZeus. Keep your legacy system as a read-only backup initially.

1 day
6

Optimize

Configure smart alarms, historian retention, automated reports, and mobile access for your team.

Ongoing
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