Description
The basic course on iFIX extension It was designed to provide a solid foundation for developing HMI/SCADA applications. The main features of GE Vernova's iFIX are covered, from data acquisition to graphical interface development, alarm management, and data logging and analysis.
Requirements
The course is aimed at process, automation and instrumentation engineers and system integrators.
Here are some requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating systems
- Basic knowledge of networks
- Basic knowledge of industrial automation
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The courses are organized at the ServiTecno headquarters and the program follows a standard lineup of topics but it is possible to customize them according to requests, even taking them at the Customer's headquarters.
Program (4 day)
Session 1
- Introduction to iFIX
Study the basic features and architecture of iFIX - Architecture and Applications
Explore the system architecture and key applications. Create a simple display and associated database blocks. - Communications
Explain the different types of I/O Drivers and OPC Servers. Discuss the basics of I/O Driver configuration, and the IGS Driver. Learn to install I/O Drivers and OPC Servers - Alarms
Create Alarm Areas and common formats. Enable Alarm Services. Understand Alarm Shelving.
Session 2
- Process Database Thick Client Configuration
Compare primary and secondary database tags. Describe used tag types. Discuss the Database Manager. Use Database Manager tools. Learn to configure Alarm Shelving Policies. Work with Analog Tags. Describe the Analog Alarm (AA) tag. Define Register tags. - Process Database Thin Client Configuration
Describe Configuration Hub for Database Configuration. Understand Asset Model concepts. Describe the Digital Input (DI) tag and Digital Output (DO) tag. Explain the function of the Digital Alarm (DA) tag. - Pictures and Templates
Use the Workspace to build iFIX HMI pictures. Use the Create Picture Wizard to develop picture templates. Configure Workspace User Preferences. - Introduction to Workspace
Describe to the tools in the Workspace. Discuss graphic objects and properties. Build displays.
Session 3
- Graphic Objects
Define Objects and Properties. Use the Property Window. Add Datalinks to displays. Explore the Expression Builder. Discuss Tag Status and Quick Trends. - Data Entry and Control
Describe Datalink Data Entry methods. Explore the Data Entry Expert. Use the Open, Close and Toggle Digital Point Experts. Use the Key Macro Editor. - Global Objects
Define Global Objects. Use Global Variables and Global Procedures. Create Global Tables. - Animations
Define Graphic Experts. Explore the Basic and Advanced Animation Dialog Boxes. Configure Animations and Global Threshold tables. Classify the four types of Animation Object.
Session 4
- Introduction to VBA
Define VBA and identify where VBA is used in iFIX. Use the Visual Basic Editor. Use VBA scripting in iFIX. - Navigation
Define concepts of Navigation. List tools for building iFIX HMI Navigation. Configure a picture Navigation system Global Tables. Use Global Procedures. - Monitoring Alarms
Learn about Alarm severity and Alarm messages. Deploy the Alarm Summary Object. Use Alarm Counters. - Reusable Displays
Create Reusable Displays. Understand Model Substitution. Discuss Tag Groups.
Session 5
- Historical Collection
Understand Historian iFIX Collection. Start the and configure the Historian iFIX Collector. Add iFIX tags to Historian, and monitor Collected data. - Historical Display
View Historical data with the Line Multiline Chart Object. Manipulate Display Time settings. Use Workspace as a Historical HMI. - Security
Describe Layers of iFIX Security. Understand Basic iFIX Security. Secure Applications, Tags & Pictures. Understand the concepts of Proficy Authentication (UAA). - iFIX Thin Client Access
Investigate Config Hub, Webspace and WebHMI. Discuss Remote Desktop.