Intellution company started as Fix configuration software, and/kloc-0 was acquired by Emerson in 1995. Now it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerson Group. Fix6.x software provides familiar concepts and operation interfaces for industrial control personnel, and provides complete drivers (to be purchased separately). Intel Solutions named its latest product line iFiX. In iFiX, Intel solution provides powerful configuration functions, but the new version is not completely compatible with the previous 6.x version. The original scripting language was changed to VBA(Visual Basic For Application), and Microsoft's VBA development environment was integrated inside. Unfortunately, Intellution does not provide a tool to convert the 6. 1 scripting language into VBA. In iFiX, Intellution products are closely integrated with Microsoft's operating system and network. Intellution is also one of the founding members of OPC(OLE for Process Control). OPC components and drivers of iFiX also need to be purchased separately.
IFIX is the world's leading HMI/SCADA automatic monitoring configuration software, with more than 300,000 sets of software running around the world. Many of the most successful manufacturers in the world rely on iFIX software of GE Fanuc to comprehensively monitor and distribute the production data of the whole factory. In various industrial applications, including metallurgy, electric power, petrochemical industry, pharmacy, biotechnology, packaging, food and beverage, oil and natural gas, iFIX is unique in integrating powerful functions, safety, versatility and ease of use, making it an integrated HMI/SCADA solution in any production environment. Using iFIX's leading patented technologies can help enterprises make faster and more effective business and production decisions, thus making them more competitive.
GE Fanuc's iFIX is the world's leading industrial automation software solution, providing process visualization, data acquisition and data monitoring of production operations. IFIX can help you accurately monitor the production process and optimize the management of production equipment and enterprise resources. It can quickly reflect the production events, reduce the consumption of raw materials, improve productivity, thus speeding up the reaction of products to the market and improving users' income.
Members of the process processing and monitoring solution.
IFIX is the core component of GE Fanuc process processing and monitoring products. It can provide a complete set of solutions for accurate, open and safe data collection and management of enterprise-level production process.
IFIX is a tailored solution for process management. It provides powerful functions for water and sewage treatment, oil and natural gas, especially those related industrial applications that need to meet FDA 21CFR part11.
IFIX feature
Easy to expand and integrate
With intuitive graphical tools, users of iFIX can get started quickly and create high-performance process windows for their production process simply and quickly.
Whether it is a simple stand-alone man-machine interface (HMI) or a complex multi-node and multi-site data acquisition and control system (SCADA), iFIX can easily meet the needs of various application types and application scales. The flexible system structure of iFIX means that iFIX can not only meet the needs of current system applications, but also expand the system scale conveniently at any time in the future.
Distributed network structure
IFIX provides a truly distributed client/server structure, which provides the greatest scalability for the system. Anyway; anyway/no matter what/ in any case
The server and client functions run on a single computer to realize a simple HMI, or a distributed multi-server and multi-client data acquisition and control system with complex networks. iFIX can ensure excellent performance.
HMI/SCADA server
The iFIX server is directly connected to the physical I/O point and maintains the process database. There are many functional blocks to choose from in the process database, including analog input and output block, calculation block, alarm block, accumulation block, timer block, continuous control block, statistics block and SQL function block. Smart client applications include: real-time dynamic pictures, trends, reports, continuous operation control, MES, etc.
iClient
IClient is the client software of GE Fanuc standard, which is installed on iFIX client node as a traditional client. Users can access any SCADA in the network by setting appropriate client permissions on the view node.
Data in the server. Real-time dynamic pictures, trend display, reports and other applications all run on iClient. Moreover, all view nodes in the network can be developed, including developing pictures and building SCADA.
The database in the server.
iClientTS
IClientTS is an Internet thin client solution with iClient function, which uses Microsoft's Windows 2000 terminal service.
(terminal server) technology. Using iClient technology, ActiveX controls, VBA and third-party applications, iClientTS can connect to any SCADA in the network.
Server and read data.
iWebServer
IWebServer is another Internet thin client solution of GE Fanuc. Use iWebServer to convert iFIX images into HTML files and publish them through Web server. Customers can use a standard web browser to view SCADA.
Real-time dynamic data on the server.
Advantages of iFIX system structure
The distributed client/server structure of IFIX includes a flexible server (SCADA server) and a client (I client, iCIientTS and iWebServer).
. However, iFIX is a complete integrated system for users. Each computer has its own node name, and each data item has its own roll call. The data in iFIX network is read by identifying SCADA.
Server node name, data name and data field (such as CV for current value).
IFIX system diagram
Using SCADA server or the combination of existing iFIX nodes and clients, iFIX can be flexibly applied to various complex network systems.
Creating HMI/SCADA engineering application
System directory tree
The main tool to find files in iFIX is the system directory tree. Tree management structure is adopted, which is convenient for users to operate and manage documents and various graphic objects. You can quickly call various functions of iFIX or other third-party applications in the system directory tree. In addition, the directory items in the directory tree can be fully customized, including adding and deleting.
Toolbar development
The iFIX toolbar contains various graphical tools, functional experts and dynamic object tools. In order to facilitate users to develop pictures, users can place commonly used tool buttons and adjust the toolbar size as needed.
Graphical tools and objects
The tool button also provides a list of graphic tools, including: rectangle, rounded rectangle, circle, ellipse, arc, polygon, sector, straight line, polyline and other graphic objects. In addition, there are functional object toolbars such as data connection, buttons, charts, alarm summary, bitmap and events.
Guides and experts
With the built-in wizards and experts, users can automatically complete various complex functions without any programming, including: foreground color change, filling, rotation, position movement, size scaling, visible and invisible operations, screen opening and closing, replacement operations, changing data input methods and so on. Users can also customize and expand the expert toolbar. These experts can automatically generate VBA code, avoiding the programming work of users.
Object/icon
Icons are reusable dynamic objects or a set of graphical objects. Users can manipulate icons as graphical objects. For example, you can drag icons from screen to screen in the system tree, enter the system tree to edit icons, and arrange their positions on the screen as needed.
Object group
Object group can organize and reuse graphic objects conveniently, and it can be moved, scaled or copied as easily as a single object, which speeds up the development of the picture.
Edit object group
With iFIX, users can drill into object groups and edit graphic elements without ungrouping the whole object group. More importantly, this operation does not affect the original script and dynamic properties of the object group.
Graphic drag-and-drop
A simple drag-and-drop action in iFIX can copy or move graphics between workstations or applications.
System comparison diagram
Different from HMI/SCADA software applied in simple network structure, iFIX's distributed client/server structure allows you to easily add new servers to the network to expand the existing system. When adding and changing database labels, you only need to make changes in the data source, and the system will automatically update the whole system. All data on each node can be used by users on the whole network. Adding clients and servers to the system is very simple, and there is no need to change the settings of other nodes in the system.
Intelligent workbench
Intelligent workbench is a powerful component container. It provides an easy-to-use integrated development environment. A system tree similar to the Windows browser style facilitates the development and management of the project, and there is also a toolbox containing drawing tools, development wizards and experts.
Fully support ActiveX controls
Intellution workbench is an object container, which can easily and simply integrate any third-party ActiveX control, such as inserting MS directly into workbench.
Word and Excel documents, their corresponding menus and toolbars can be automatically displayed in the workbench, just like working in MS Word and Excel.
VisiconX
IFIX contains a set of ActiveX data connection controls-Visiconx, which can ensure that you can access the data of any relational database quickly without programming. Intellectually
In the workbench development environment, you can quickly query the database information of SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, Informix or DB2 with a mouse click. Embedding VisiconX in iFIX can significantly reduce the system development time.
Object-to-object connection
Because VBA has been embedded in the internal structure of iFIX, a lot of work avoids user programming. For example, an ActiveX control of an instrument can be embedded in the workbench to connect a database point, and the dynamic display of data values can be realized immediately without any programming.
Label group editor
Label group can greatly save valuable system development time. When opening a screen or switching the current screen, the system can read the label group file and replace the labels in the diagram with the process values defined in the diagram. A screen can define multiple label groups, but the values are not limited to the same database.
Dispatching processor
Event scheduler is a scheduling processor, which allows users to perform certain tasks according to specific time or interval and the trigger of events. For example, when the data point exceeds a certain value, replace the current screen, or run a script program and generate a corresponding report. exist
Event scheduler can be used to establish, edit, monitor and run time-based or event-based scheduling plans, which can be run as foreground or background tasks.
Function key editor
User-defined function keys, in the intelligent workbench operation mode, activate VBA program codes through keyboard keys and execute corresponding action sequences. Function keys can be globally active or associated with pictures or objects in pictures. The function key editor provides a simple way to define and modify function keys.
Online configuration
IFIX maximizes the online configuration function. When modifying and adding application programs such as process database and graphics online, there is no need to close or restart iFIX, which will not affect the normal production process.
history data
IFIX automatically collects, stores and displays historical data, analyzes process trends, and provides corresponding document basis for official inquiries. In addition, it can also monitor product function changes and analyze equipment performance, saving a lot of time and money.
Trend display
Chart object of IFIX integrates historical data and real-time data into a chart, which can allocate multiple time periods for each stroke. The number of pens that can be added to the same chart object is unlimited. For real-time data sources, chart objects not only support expression calculation, but also have rich object color and attribute selection. X-axis and Y-axis can also be configured and defined separately, and their properties can be adjusted in the running environment. Using the Table Group Wizard (Chart
Group wizard) can generate various historical charts.
Flexible reporting
ICore and plug-and-play solution structure provide users with a variety of report generation schemes. For example, you can export iFIX data to a relational database through a standard SQL or ODBC connection to generate reports. In addition, the crystal
The reported running dynamic link library (DLL) has been included in iFIX.
Advanced alarm management
IFIX's convenient, flexible, reliable and easy-to-expand alarm system can report system activities and potential problems to ensure the safe operation of the system. IFIX distributed alarm management provides a variety of alarm management functions, including: unlimited alarm area management, event-based alarm, alarm priority, alarm filtering function, and remote alarm management through dial-up network. In addition, iFIX can automatically record the operator's operation information and send it as non-critical alarm information without confirmation.
Picture cache
Image caching can optimize the performance of image operations. Users can set the size of the picture cache and which pictures can be loaded into the cache at startup.
IFIX real-time display
The IFIX chart object can display real-time data, historical data, document data and experimental data from files or databases. Users can choose to change properties, colors and scrolling direction in the configuration or running environment.
High performance and openness
Based on various industrial standards, iFIX provides unprecedented system availability and scalability, which greatly facilitates system integration.
Global technology
The global technology of iFIX makes the modification of one point work in the whole application, which reduces the development time. Global technology includes global variables, global color change table and global.
VBA subroutine, etc. All iFIX experts use global subroutines.
Plug and play technology (plug and play)
GE Fanuc's unique patented technology. It is the application of Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) that makes GE Fanuc products easily integrate other third-party COM components, and users can integrate the best third-party components into the whole system as needed.
ICore framework
ICore is the technical core of iFIX, and it is an industrial standard framework formed by combining GE Fanuc's unique technology with Microsoft's DNA technology, including VBA6, OPC, ODBC/SQL, backup and recovery, secure container and other technologies.
OLE for process control
GE Fanuc, as a member of the company that formulates OPC standards, fully supports OPC standards. IFIX can be used as both OPC server and OPC client. Developers can get dynamic data directly from any OPC server and integrate it into iFIX workbench.
ODBC/SQL
IFIX fully supports ODBC API interface and can directly write real-time data into one or more relational databases. In addition, iFIX can read and delete the data in the relational database, and can write back to iFIX real-time database from the relational database. IFIX provides SQL
Server 2000 integrated installation mode can access SQL Server 2000 conveniently and quickly, and reduce the system development time.
Backup and recovery
IFIX's backup and recovery experts are convenient for users to manage engineering documents. By using experts, users can specify files to be backed up and compressed, and then restore them to the required iFIX nodes.
Safety container (safety container)
Our patented technology can ensure that any ActiveX control embedded in the system will not bring unpredictable errors to the system when it goes wrong. Completely avoid data loss, control process interruption and its losses.
Building symbols with VBA
When an icon triggers an editing event, users can edit the icon through VBA scripts. Customize custom properties and edit the dynamic characteristics of the specified icon in the form. The property editing form can be placed on the global page, so that the editing form can pop up as long as the icon is opened, and the settings can be changed at any time.
safety management
IFIX provides system security management and enhances the security of Windows NT system. In iFIX, application call, operation screen display, event scheduling and recipe management can all be given rights management. In addition, access to some key programs can be restricted, such as reloading and writing the process database.
Powerful redundancy function
IFIX provides powerful and flexible multiple redundancy functions to ensure uninterrupted monitoring of the system, including backup SCADA server, LAN redundancy, and monitoring the network operation status by using network status server and iFIX diagnostic display program. In addition, when the primary server and the standby server start running at the same time, iFIX realizes alarm synchronization to avoid responding to the same alarm repeatedly.
Capture electronic signature
The Signature dialog box provides a description of the operator's actions. Signatories can choose predefined list comments or fill in their own comments. You can also configure actions to capture verified signatures. The signature dialog box can be maintained by electronic records (reporting who, what action, when and why it was operated).
IFIX function:
Equipment and resources for monitoring the production process of enterprises.
Collect real-time data and historical data and share them with users at all levels of the enterprise.
Respond to production requirements and market demand in time.
Maximize enterprise efficiency, improve productivity, and reduce production costs and waste.
The profit comes from an automation system, which provides 100% data integration and is very safe.
"Dedicated for 2 1 CFR part 1 1 TM" can record the operation records of operators and establish the compliance with FDA 2 1.
CFR Part 1 1 Important Electronic Signature Recording System.
IFIX3.5 system requirements
IBM Pentium II 266MHz personal or commercial computer based on Windows NT/2000/XP.
(Pentium 4 is required, 1 GHz)
Memory: 96 megabytes
120 MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
24-bit graphics card, SVGA or higher display
Parallel port or USB port
Network adapter:
NetBIOS or TCP/IP compatible network adapter, independent applications do not need a network adapter.
IFIX technical advantages
Powerful distributed client/server structure
The iFIX server is responsible for collecting, processing and distributing real-time data.
Optional client types include: iClientTM, IclientTM (for terminal server) and iWebServerTM.
Real-time client/server architecture has unparalleled scalability.
Rapid system development and configuration
Intuitively build your system in the easy-to-use Intellution workbench collection development environment.
Use the powerful Smart Icon Generation Wizard to develop and configure the application system more quickly.
By using iFIX's unique "plug and play" ability to integrate third-party additional applications.
Develop your application online without stopping or restarting the production line.
The key macro editor provides powerful and diverse functions for touching keys.
Animation experts enable you to use internal and third-party ActiveX controls without mastering VBA programming.
The point grouping editor saves a lot of development time.
The event scheduler makes the task run automatically in the foreground or background.
Application integration
Insert the best application software into the application system that meets special requirements.
"Drop in" ActiveX controls and immediately take advantage of their properties, events and methods.
The production system can be connected with more advanced MES and ERP systems.
Because of its security and tolerance, it is ensured that the ActiveX control introduced by users into the system is harmless.
Design a security system around iFIX security, electronic signature and recording functions.
A wide range of functions
Based on Windows NT/2000/XP
SQL/ODBC API is easy to integrate with relational database.
Process visualization
Monitoring control
User-based and node-based segmented security management; Synchronization with Windows NT/2000/XP can be realized.
Real-time historical trend
Data acquisition and data management
Integrated report generation
Alarms and alarm management
Distributed high performance network structure
Smart icon generation wizard
Online configuration
ActiveX control database connection
Support ODBC
Time-and event-based planning
Historical data collection and display
Built-in VBA
Support OPC client and server
Object-based graphical interface
Intelligent workbench development environment
Support Microsoft SQL 2000 database
Plug and play structure
IFIX business advantage
Rapid return on investment
IFIX enables you to recover your investment cost quickly because it can:
It makes it faster and easier to develop and apply efficient automation solutions.
Reduce the investment in previous projects
Quickly complete the synchronization of new products with the market.
Improve productivity and production quality
Protect the sustainability of software and hardware investment.
Reduce the cost of system maintenance and transformation.
Let you quickly master the system composed of standardized technologies.
Future-oriented securities investment
IFIX is a wise investment, which means that you can be compatible with all kinds of technologies widely used at present. Because it is designed according to open industrial standard technologies, including COM/DCOM, ActiveX, VBA and Windows.
NT/2000/XP, OPC and other technical standards. IFIX is also the most effective solution to protect your software and hardware investment.
Electronic signature/electronic record function
Like other series of GE Fanuc products, iFIX has now added electronic signature and electronic record functions, bringing various rich benefits to end users.
Enhance data reliability
Strengthen the accountability system of operators
increase efficiency
The ideal function of FDA 21CFR part11standard.
Provide a basis for paperless recording system.
Part of a large comprehensive enterprise
With iFIX, you can: integrate enterprise real-time data into business systems.
Exchange data with users and application systems at all levels of the enterprise.
Seamless integration of all kinds of excellent software with high reliability.
Make faster, more effective and wiser decisions.