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# Building Your First SCADA Project with HMI runtime software — Step-by-Step Tutorial
- URL: https://inferconautomation.com/blog/first-scada-project-step-by-step/
- Published: 2026-03-10T00:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-10T00:30:00.000Z
- Description: Learn how to build a fully functional SCADA system from scratch using Siemens HMI runtime software. This project walkthrough covers HMI screen design, PLC tag mapping, alarm configuration, and real-time data monitoring for industrial automation.
- Author: Inferconautomation
- Tags: SCADA & HMI, SCADA, #Import 2026-10-29 12:58

The HMI runtime is Siemens' PC-based SCADA/HMI software for visualising and controlling industrial processes. In this step-by-step walkthrough, we build a complete monitoring dashboard from scratch using PLC software.

## Step 1 — Create the PLC software Project

Open PLC software and create a new project. Add a **HMI runtime software** station under PC systems.

> **💡 Design Tip**Follow ISA-101 guidelines for HMI design: use a grey background (not black), limit colours to convey state only.