This section contains the project development reference guide, with all aspects related to Configuring, Testing and Deploying a Solution.
You can refer to Getting Started for a quick explanation about Installation and Execution, License and Registration, and Creating and Managing Solutions.
Other sections that complement this Reference Guide are:
- Integrations: details the platform's ability to seamlessly connect with diverse third-party software and industry protocols, enhancing data handling and extending project functionality.
- Communication Drivers: has information about our available communication drivers and their categories.
- Solutions Examples: presents some information about project examples available in our platform.
- Glossary: section with most the terms and keywords used by our platform
- Release Notes: details new release changes.
The chapters of the Developing Projects section are:
Solution Designer
Introduces the Solution Designer, an integrated tool, which allows easy access to configure and test all the platform Modules. This chapter also presents the overview of the Configuration Workflow when creating new projects.
Runtime Environment
Delves into the active operational stage of a project involving the use of functional modules, data processing, and updating displays as per the project's settings. It highlights features like Online Configuration and Hot Updates that enable real-time adjustments and seamless integration of changes without disrupting project execution.
Unified Namespace and Tags
Explores how a centralized data repository improves system interoperability, simplifies application development, and enhances the efficiency and scalability of data management systems in industrial automation.
Historian, Time Series Data
Focuses on the Historian module's role in efficiently managing, collecting, and storing time-series data for industrial processes. This module simplifies data logging, aids in performance monitoring, process control, regulatory compliance, and enhances operational efficiency without requiring custom programming.
Security, Users and Roles
This page is all about effectively utilizing the Security module to maintain the integrity and safety of projects through managing user access, roles, and permissions. It details the integration with external user authentication systems, compliance with critical regulations, and equips users to establish a secure environment for their projects.
Devices, Field Communication
Explains how the Device Module supports wide-ranging field data communication with various industrial protocols and interfaces, accommodating around 50 drivers for robust platform connectivity.
Alarms, Audit and Notifications
Details the Alarm Module's capabilities in managing alarm events within projects, improving efficiency and productivity across different industries, and offering insights into its optimal performance.
Datasets and SQL Queries
Focuses on the Dataset Module's role in data interaction, particularly data exchange with SQL databases and text files, highlighting its compatibility with a variety of database technologies.
Scripts, Tasks and Classes
Describes the powerful Script module that enhances system functionality by enabling custom code execution, contributing to the creation of high-performance and highly-integrated scripts.
Reports, Forms and WebData
Showcases the Reports module's comprehensive feature set for report creation, configuration, and management, including data exchange capabilities, integration with PDF viewers and web services, and troubleshooting guidance.
Displays and Visualization
Presents the Display module's advanced graphical tool for creating user interface displays, providing a myriad of features for customizable symbols and components and promoting self-aware SCADA applications.
Draw The User Interface
Delves into the techniques and tools for creating and customizing displays and symbols, making way for interactive and visually attractive user interfaces.
Deploying the Application
Covers the process of deploying the runtime application post-development, discussing the architectural structure of deployment and the simplifying influence of the Execution Profiles feature.
Troubleshooting Guide
Provides guidance on troubleshooting and implementing best practices to maintain the smooth operation of industrial automation systems, enhancing system performance, and minimizing downtime.
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