iFIX 2023
The next generation of iFIX is here with centralized project distribution, MQTT and native HTML5 with Proficy Operations Hub.
- Native HTML5 Graphic Designer and Lightweight, Scalable Runtime
- Easily combine iFIX, other OT systems and IT systems with Proficy Operations Hub, adding information such as PDFs, videos, SQL tables, work orders, etc. for a richer operator experience.
- Centralized distribution of projects
- Accelerators for creating screenshots, including data auto-binding
- TCP/IP enabled failover to increase reliability
- IoT applications enabled with MQTT5 client and more…
Face the challenge of Digital Transformation starting from the process with Profici iFix 2022.
With the new release of the GE Digital SCADA platform you will be able to:
- REDUCE INSTALLATION and UPDATE times thanks to the brand new “Quick Installer”
- CONNECT to PLCs in a simple and intuitive way through IGS and OPC UA
- ENSURE the security of the application through SECURE AUTHENTICATION
- CHOOSE THE PERFECT SIZE for number of TAGS and viewing clients needed
- And much more…
La iFix version 6.1 by GE-Digital can also be supplied in the iFix IoT version (formerly iFix Embedded) specially developed to run on the Windows IoT operating system.
It is therefore to all intents and purposes a platform SCADA complete perfect for the "machine edge" and for this very reason the license sizing has been designed for the machines simpler but also for entire production lines or complex machines.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF IFIX IoT?
- iFIX IoT is created for OEMs (machine builders) and manufacturers of devices for SCADA applications on the machine
- It supports Windows 10 IoT Enterprise – LTSC (B) – Updated EULA with restrictions
- New entry level for small applications (100 tags)
- Sizes small, medium and large come on low prices, licenses that can be implemented with the different additional options
- I server I am alone runtime (no development)
- New Thick IOT runtime client option
OPC Unified Architecture (UA) it is a robust, scalable, flexible and secure protocol used for the exchange of information between industrial automation and control systems and is suitable for IoT (Internet of Things) applications.
OPC UA replaces the OPC DCOM standard widely used (also called OPC Classic) and is designed to interoperate with existing OPC Classic installations. OPC UA is a true industrial interoperability standard for Industry 4.0.
OPC and OPC UA were developed by the OPC Foundation non-profit, which makes the specifications for OPC UA available.
iFixIoT it is a platform born to be OPC Client: it will in fact be very simple once installed to make it so.
Le potential of OPC UA are essential for modern industrial architectures, let's analyze in detail the specific potential of iFix.
Key features provided by the iFIX OPC UA server include:
- I OPC UA clients can read, write and subscribe to tag changes of the iFIX runtime database.
- I OPC UA clients can connect, view and acknowledge alarms from the iFIX OPC UA server.
- I OPC UA clients can consult the database of iFIX tags and alarm areas.
- Customers OPC UA can link to alarms iFIX by alarm area or subscribe to all available alarms.
- A graphical user interface for configuring the OPC UA server.
- Privacy and integrity for the information sent over the network they are guaranteed by the OPC UA protocol.
- Support for OPC UA 1.04 specification for iFIX data and alarms.
- Support for centralized certificate management via the Global Discovery Server (GDS) OPC UA API.
In which cases, therefore, can iFix IoT be adopted as a technological solution giving competitive advantages in terms of performance and price?
Let's see some examples of possible architecture.
EXAMPLE 1: MAIN SERVER SOLUTION WITH LOCAL HMI (iFix IoT) AND HISTORIAN
Key points of iFix IoT licensing:
- Full-featured SCADA licenses with integrated IGS driver
- LICENSE SIZING: Large (5.000 pts) – Medium (1.500 pts) – Small (500 pts) – Starter (100 pts – no IGS driver and no Hist. buffer)
- Options: OPC UA Client – iFix Networking – ESignature
- Historian Permanent (1.000-500-100 pts) + Buffer 2.500 pts/200 days (process data only)
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system
Description of the architecture in the schematic:
- Level 1 local panels perform the function of clients with respect to level 2 SCADA and Historian panels, but in the absence of a connection to the network they can "become" their own Servers
- The communication drivers can reside on both level 2 SCADA and level 1 panels
- Expected level 1 Historian as starage/local buffer
- Manual/automatic synchronization of data with the center when the network connection is restored
- The panels have the ability to display historical trends and manage process data even in the absence of connection with level 2 SCADA and Historian
- Integrated management of electronic signature (21 CFR Part 11) according to the standards imposed by Data Integrity (Mondo Pharma)
EXAMPLE 2: MAIN SERVER SOLUTION WITH HMI (iFix IoT) AND LOCAL COLLECTORS
Key points of iFix IoT licensing:
- Full-featured SCADA licenses with integrated IGS driver
- LICENSE SIZING: Large (5.000 pts) – Medium (1.500 pts) – Small (500 pts) – Starter (100 pts – no IGS driver and no Hist. buffer)
- Options: OPC UA Client – iFix Networking – ESignature
- Historian Permanent (1.000-500-100 pts) + Buffer 2.500 pts/200 days (process data only)
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system
Description of the architecture in the schematic:
- Level 1 local panels perform the function of clients with respect to level 2 SCADA and Historian panels, but in the absence of a connection to the network they can "become" their own Servers
- The communication drivers can reside on both level 2 SCADA and level 1 panels
- Planned installation of Plant Historian Collector as local storage/buffer
- Manual/automatic synchronization of data with the center when the network connection is restored
- The panels have the ability to display historical trends and manage process data even in the absence of connection with level 2 SCADA and Historian
- Integrated management of electronic signature (21 CFR Part 11) according to the standards imposed by Data Integrity (Mondo Pharma)
EXAMPLE 3: MAIN SERVER SOLUTION WITH LOCAL HMI (iFix IoT) CLIENTS
Key points of iFix IoT licensing:
- Full-featured SCADA licenses with integrated IGS driver
- LICENSE SIZING: Large iClient IoT (Runtime-Development) – STARTER (100pts – NO IGS driver – NO Historian buffer)
- Options: OPC UA Client – iFix Networking – ESignature
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system
Description of the architecture in the schematic:
- Level 1 local panels perform the function of clients with respect to level 2 SCADA and Historian panels, but in the absence of a connection to the network they can "become" their own Servers
- Communication drivers reside on both level 2 SCADA and level 1 panels
- Manual/automatic synchronization of data with the center when the network connection is restored
- The panels have the ability to display historical trends by exploiting the connection with level 2 SCADA and Historians
- Integrated management of electronic signature (21 CFR Part 11) according to the standards imposed by Data Integrity (Mondo Pharma)
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