Live Sandbox Active • Sparkplug B v2.2 & v3.0 Certified

OmniSCADA Desktop & Sandbox Getting Started Guide

Connect the native OmniSCADA Desktop application to our live industrial sandbox in less than 2 minutes. Explore continuous Sparkplug B telemetry, build animated SCADA mimics, configure ISA-18.2 alarms, and test bidirectional control.

Public Gateway Endpoint
sandbox.omniscada.com:1883
Auth: AnonymousGroup: OmniSCADA-Demo
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Download OmniSCADA Desktop

High-performance native industrial SCADA client built on Rust, Tauri 2, and Next.js.

OmniSCADA Desktop is an offline-first, native operator workstation for supervisory control and data acquisition. It ingests high-frequency Sparkplug B telemetry at sub-millisecond latencies, decodes industrial protobuf payloads locally, and provides hardware-accelerated SVG process mimics without cloud subscriptions.

Windows Editionv0.3.99 Active

Windows 10 / 11 / Server (64-bit) installer with automatic digitally-signed background updates.

Linux Editionv0.3.99 Active

Native Debian / Ubuntu / RHEL package (x86_64 / amd64) for industrial PCs and edge nodes.

In Development
macOS Edition

Apple Silicon & Intel builds are currently under active development and QA testing.

Production workstations currently support Windows 10/11 and modern Linux.
Track macOS availability on omniscada.com →
Official release notes, SHA-256 hashes, and tier comparison are hosted on the main site.
Visit omniscada.com Downloads
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Official Developer SDKs & Edge Bundles

Connect custom PLCs, field sensors, and microservices with native typed libraries.

OmniSCADA provides first-class developer SDKs with native Sparkplug B payload encoders, deterministic telemetry batching, and birth certificate registration. You can download all-in-one developer bundles or install client packages directly:

Windows SDK Suite Bundle.ZIP

All-in-one archive with client SDKs (Python, Node.js, Rust, .NET) and gateway daemons for Windows.

Download Windows Suite (.zip)
Linux SDK Suite Bundle.TAR.GZ

Complete edge bundle with protocol adapter daemons, C-ABI bindings, and native Linux binaries.

Download Linux Suite (.tar.gz)
Python Package Quick Install:
pip install scada-sdk
Explore full TypeScript, Rust, and .NET package instructions:View All SDKs on omniscada.com
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Evaluation Tracks Overview

Choose between our zero-config shared broker or an isolated private micro-pod.

Track 1: InstantZero Setup

Shared Public Demonstration Broker

Continuous, unauthenticated industrial plant telemetry conforming to Sparkplug B v2.2. Best for immediate out-of-the-box exploration, checking widget animations, and validating tag bindings without signing up.

  • Port 1883 (TCP) & WSS (Port 443 /mqtt)
  • No username or password required
  • Simulated Water Treatment & Facility Switchgear
Track 2: AdvancedEncrypted & Isolated

Dedicated Ephemeral Micro-Pod

Instant single-tenant container provisioned in seconds. Comes with dedicated TLS 1.3 encryption (MQTTS :8883), unique credentials, and full read/write permissions for bidirectional command testing (NCMD/DCMD).

  • Encrypted TLS 1.3 on port 8883
  • Dynamic credentials & isolated namespace
  • Bidirectional control & command execution
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Connecting OmniSCADA Desktop to the Sandbox

Configure your MQTT broker connection in the OmniSCADA Desktop application in 3 simple steps.

A
Open Broker Settings in OmniSCADA

Launch OmniSCADA Desktop, navigate to Settings in the left sidebar, and select MQTT Broker.

B
Enter Connection Parameters
FieldValue for Track 1 (Public)Action
Host / Addresssandbox.omniscada.com
Port1883Plain TCP
Client IDomniscada-evaluatorOr leave blank
Username(leave blank)Anonymous
Password(leave blank)Anonymous
Sparkplug B GroupOmniSCADA-Demo
Use TLS/SSLDisabled (Port 1883)Toggle OFF
C
Click Save & Connect

The top status light in OmniSCADA Desktop will transition to Connected (green). The app will automatically ingest NBIRTH and DBIRTH certificates and populate the Tag Browser.

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Emulated Industrial Plants & Tag Catalog

Detailed breakdown of the simulated edge nodes continuously broadcasting live metrics.

WTP

Node: WaterTreatmentPlant-01 (Process Clarifier)

Topic: spBv1.0/OmniSCADA-Demo/+/WaterTreatmentPlant-01/MainClarifier
6 Dynamic Tags
Tag NameTypeUnitsNominal RangeDescription
FlowRate_GPMFloatgal/min380.0 – 460.0Clarifier influent flow volume rate
InletPressure_PSIFloatpsi55.0 – 72.0Raw water main supply line pressure
TankLevel_PctFloat%45.0 – 85.0Dynamic clarifier liquid vessel volume level
ClarifierPump_RunningBooleantrue / falsePrimary centrifugal pump operational state
EffluentTurbidity_NTUFloatNTU0.1 – 1.8Water clarity index (ideal for ISA-18.2 alarm tests)
CoagulantDosing_mLmFloatmL/min14.0 – 22.0Polymer coagulant chemical feed rate
PWR

Nodes: EnergyMeter-01 & EnergyMeter-02

Schneider Electric PM8000 (Incomer) & Siemens PAC4200 (Motor Control Center)
23 Electrical Tags Each
3-Phase Voltage & Current

Voltage_A, Voltage_B, Voltage_C, Voltage_LL_Avg, Current_A, Current_B, Current_C, Current_Avg

Power, Energy & Frequency

ActivePower_Total_kW, ReactivePower_Total_kVAR, Energy_Total_kWh, Frequency_Hz, PowerFactor

Power Quality & Switchgear

THD_Voltage, THD_Current, Breaker_Status (Boolean), Temperature_Internal_C

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Building SCADA Mimics & Dashboards

Construct animated industrial operator screens using drag-and-drop widgets.

  1. 01.
    Switch to Edit Mode:

    Open the Dashboards tab in OmniSCADA Desktop and click the Edit Layout button in the top toolbar.

  2. 02.
    Add Industrial Process Vessels:

    Drag a Cylindrical Vessel / Tank widget onto the canvas. Set the tag binding to:OmniSCADA-Demo/WaterTreatmentPlant-01/MainClarifier/TankLevel_Pct. Set min: 0 and max: 100.

  3. 03.
    Add Pressure & Flow Gauges:

    Add a Radial Pressure Gauge bound to InletPressure_PSI (range 0–100 PSI). Enable high-alarm colored bands above 70 PSI.

  4. 04.
    Add Centrifugal Pump Mimic:

    Add an Industrial Mimic (Centrifugal Pump) and bind the running state to ClarifierPump_Running. The impeller will spin smoothly when true and highlight red if tripped.

  5. 05.
    Save & View Live:

    Click Done Editing. Your screen now updates synchronously with sub-millisecond Sparkplug B telemetry from the sandbox.

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ISA-18.2 Alarm Configuration

Test industrial alarm generation, annunciator state machines, and buzzer audio.

OmniSCADA implements the complete ANSI/ISA-18.2 Alarm Management Lifecycle. You can test alarms against the sandbox by creating a threshold rule on the simulated turbidity metric:

Step-by-Step Test Alarm Setup:
  • 1. Open Alarms in the left sidebar and click Create Rule.
  • 2. Target Tag: WaterTreatmentPlant-01/MainClarifier/EffluentTurbidity_NTU.
  • 3. Condition: Value Greater Than (>) with Setpoint: 1.0 NTU.
  • 4. Severity: HIGH • Deadband: 0.05 • Debounce: 2 seconds.
  • 5. Save Rule. Observe the header annunciator icon pulse yellow/red when simulated turbidity spikes, triggering the alarm banner and event log.
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Historian & Trend Analytics

Query high-frequency time-series with LTTB decimation.

OmniSCADA Desktop includes a built-in time-series historian powered by TimescaleDB and SQLite. In the Historian view:

  • Select multiple tag pens: e.g. FlowRate_GPM on Left Y-Axis and InletPressure_PSI on Right Y-Axis.
  • Toggle between Live (Rolling 15 Minutes), 24 Hours, and 30 Days.
  • Notice how OmniSCADA utilizes the LTTB (Largest-Triangle-Three-Buckets) algorithm to render millions of data points instantly at 60 FPS without UI lag or memory blowup.
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Dedicated Sandboxes & Bidirectional Control

Test writing setpoints, publishing NCMD/DCMD commands, and TLS 1.3 encryption.

While the Shared Public Broker (Track 1) is strictly read-only to prevent cross-tenant collisions, our Dedicated Customer Portal provides an isolated micro-pod where you have full read and write permissions:

How to Launch a Dedicated Pod:
  1. Go to sandbox.omniscada.com/portal.
  2. Enter your work email address to receive an instant 6-digit OTP.
  3. A private micro-pod will spin up in < 2 seconds with unique ports, credentials, and encrypted MQTTS (:8883).
  4. Copy your custom credentials and point OmniSCADA Desktop to your dedicated pod to test command execution.
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Developer Code & Protocol Testing

Test connectivity directly using standard developer tools, Python SDK, or C#.

# 1. Subscribe to all live Sparkplug B telemetry from the Public Sandbox
mosquitto_sub -h sandbox.omniscada.com -p 1883 -t "spBv1.0/OmniSCADA-Demo/#" -v

# 2. Subscribe specifically to Water Treatment Plant Clarifier metrics
mosquitto_sub -h sandbox.omniscada.com -p 1883 -t "spBv1.0/OmniSCADA-Demo/+/WaterTreatmentPlant-01/MainClarifier" -v
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Official Documentation & FAQ

Routing between OmniSandbox quick-testing and the full OmniSCADA platform documentation.

Official OmniSCADA Documentation Portal
omniscada.com/docs

For comprehensive architectural deep-dives, Bastion offline licensing protocols, virtual tag formula syntax, air-gapped deployment blueprints, and multi-node TimescaleDB clustering guides, visit our official documentation site:

Corporate firewall blocks outbound port 1883 (MQTT TCP). How do I connect?

If your corporate IT security policy restricts port 1883, OmniSCADA Desktop supports WebSockets (WSS) over standard HTTPS port 443. In OmniSCADA Broker settings, select Protocol: WSS, set port to 443, and set the path to /mqtt (URL: wss://sandbox.omniscada.com/mqtt).

Why do I receive an ACL authorization error when publishing to the Public Broker?

The Public Broker (Track 1) is configured as read-only for public evaluators to guarantee that simulated plant telemetry remains clean and unpolluted. If you want to test publishing commands, setpoint writes, or custom devices, request a free dedicated pod at /portal.

When will the native macOS Desktop application be released?

macOS builds (Universal binaries for Apple Silicon M-series and Intel) are undergoing final driver and security certification. You can test OmniSCADA on macOS using the Python / Node.js SDKs or run the Linux build in a virtual machine today. Check omniscada.com/#downloads for release announcements.