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Yes the system is EVENT DRIVEN. Can we ACTIVATE other Windows applications Yes, in fact, we launch other manufacturer’s software to do many device SPECIFIC functions like waveform capture and harmonics.

Yes the system is event driven. Can we activate other Windows applications Yes, in fact, we launch other manufacturer’s software to do many device specific functions like waveform capture and harmonics.

The system uses the IEC61131-3 (LOGIC engine) programming. Most customers USE the “function block programming” to WRITE the functions desired that are not already in the system or they use VISUAL Basic SCRIPT (VBS), but VBS requires programming code knowledge.

The system uses the IEC61131-3 (logic engine) programming. Most customers use the “function block programming” to write the functions desired that are not already in the system or they use Visual Basic Script (VBS), but VBS requires programming code knowledge.

USING managed switches and PROPER cabling performance is keep with growth.

For example:limiting the RS-485 devices to 5 or 6 UNITS PER 485 LAN connected to the Ethernet.

Using managed switches and proper cabling performance is keep with growth.

For example:limiting the RS-485 devices to 5 or 6 units per 485 LAN connected to the Ethernet.

The system provides a DATA quality PARAMETER with most PROTOCOLS and DEVICES.

The system provides a data quality parameter with most protocols and devices.

Currently the FASTEST METHOD of communication to devices and the plant floor is VIA some MEDIA using ETHERNET.

Currently the fastest method of communication to devices and the plant floor is via some media using Ethernet.

Communication with devices, plant FLOOR, and other devices is done by the SELECTED media: RS-485 to devices CONVERTED to Ethernet, modbus, OPC, direct Ethernet, cable, fiber, RADIO, or any usable media.

Communication with devices, plant floor, and other devices is done by the selected media: RS-485 to devices converted to Ethernet, modbus, OPC, direct Ethernet, cable, fiber, radio, or any usable media.

PULL up a report TEMPLATE and select the PARAMETERS to report, CLICK generate report, and the report data APPEARS.

Pull up a report template and select the parameters to report, click generate report, and the report data appears.

The system has a INBUILT REPORTS Runtime engine embedded that provides for reports from any HISTORIAN parameter. Reports function is required to generate a new report DESIGN then move the report template into the Historian for GENERAL reporting; display, print, email, etc any report.

The system has a inbuilt Reports Runtime engine embedded that provides for reports from any historian parameter. Reports function is required to generate a new report design then move the report template into the Historian for general reporting; display, print, email, etc any report.

All data, REPORTS, configuration, and EVENTS etc. are stored in the one Historical DATABASE. The data is actually stored in weekly/monthly/yearly files and the system is configurable as to how MANY days are KEEP online.

All data, reports, configuration, and events etc. are stored in the one Historical database. The data is actually stored in weekly/monthly/yearly files and the system is configurable as to how many days are keep online.

Historical DATA is stored in WEEKLY files on all the SERVERS. The files can be archived or restored at ANYTIME WITHOUT shutting down the system.

Historical data is stored in weekly files on all the servers. The files can be archived or restored at anytime without shutting down the system.

The Historical database or Historian is a SQL accessible database. This allows SQL queries to access the data and display it on screens. There are also STANDARD tools to EXTRACT the data so no SQL knowledge is required to extract data. For INSTANCE, display the Maximum and Average can be internal to a mimic or external to a mimic (a TREND page to itself).

The Historical database or Historian is a SQL accessible database. This allows SQL queries to access the data and display it on screens. There are also standard tools to extract the data so no SQL knowledge is required to extract data. For instance, display the Maximum and Average can be internal to a mimic or external to a mimic (a trend page to itself).

All trending is accessed through the Historian using standard menus items. Data can be VIEWED in a LIST or GRAPHICALLY without custom configuration. If needed, custom TREND pages can be configured in the system.

All trending is accessed through the Historian using standard menus items. Data can be viewed in a list or graphically without custom configuration. If needed, custom trend pages can be configured in the system.

Any database object may be configured to be PLACED in the Historian and trended. Any point in the system can ALSO be viewed using a feature called Current Trending which ALLOWS operators to select a point to view the current trend of a point WITHOUT it being configured in the Historian.

Any database object may be configured to be placed in the Historian and trended. Any point in the system can also be viewed using a feature called Current Trending which allows operators to select a point to view the current trend of a point without it being configured in the Historian.

YES and alarms can be SENT out to GROUPS or individuals via Email, pager, and/or TEXT MESSAGES to cell phones.

Yes and alarms can be sent out to groups or individuals via Email, pager, and/or text messages to cell phones.

ALARMS can be PRIORITIZED by SEVERITY, time, device, etc.

Alarms can be prioritized by severity, time, device, etc.

The SYSTEM provides for as many ALARM groups as desired or INDIVIDUAL & group.

The system provides for as many alarm groups as desired or individual & group.

YES. This is TRUE EVEN on CLUSTER SERVERS.

Yes. This is true even on cluster servers.

No but we can ALSO CONFIGURE as PER REQUIREMENT.

No but we can also configure as per requirement.

Alarms are reported and are always visible on any page through the ALARM banner which is normally at the bottom of the page. There is an Alarm Management SYSTEM WITHIN the system that provides for alarm redirection, sorting, filtering, filed editing, ETC. Custom alarm lists can be embedded on any page that is filtered for that specific page. For INSTANCE, you only what to see the alarms that pertain to a specific substation or breaker.

Alarms are reported and are always visible on any page through the alarm banner which is normally at the bottom of the page. There is an Alarm Management system within the system that provides for alarm redirection, sorting, filtering, filed editing, etc. Custom alarm lists can be embedded on any page that is filtered for that specific page. For instance, you only what to see the alarms that pertain to a specific substation or breaker.

OBJECTS with common attributes can be SELECTED, and the changes will apply to all in the selected GROUP.

Objects with common attributes can be selected, and the changes will apply to all in the selected group.

Special color tags may be created. When these are REFERRED to for COLORS, changing the tag color will CHANGE all INSTANCES that use that color.

Special color tags may be created. When these are referred to for colors, changing the tag color will change all instances that use that color.

Special EFFECTS are done with COLORS, LINES, shading etc.

Special effects are done with colors, lines, shading etc.

USE a snap to GRID or ALIGN the object with the alignment tool.

Use a snap to grid or align the object with the alignment tool.

The use of UNDO function is used to reestablish deletions. It also SUPPORT layers so GRAPHICS OBJECTS can be put on separate layers to prevent ACCIDENTAL changes.

The use of undo function is used to reestablish deletions. It also support layers so graphics objects can be put on separate layers to prevent accidental changes.

The AutoCAD, DXF, and all other GRAPHICS formats SUPPORTED by the particular vendor SOFTWARE can be imported or copied and pasted into the drawing BUILDER.

The AutoCAD, DXF, and all other graphics formats supported by the particular vendor software can be imported or copied and pasted into the drawing builder.

The changes will take AFFECT IMMEDIATELY to all other instances of object or TEMPLATE in the system.

The changes will take affect immediately to all other instances of object or template in the system.

Yes, but it is recommended to copy/paste the ORIGINAL object into the LIBRARY and MODIFY it as a new object; thereby, KEEPING the original library.

Yes, but it is recommended to copy/paste the original object into the library and modify it as a new object; thereby, keeping the original library.

Objects can be MADE into templates from which INSTANCES are CREATED. Each instance contains all database entries. Typically only addressing and selection of the physical IO DEVICE are NECESSARY.

Objects can be made into templates from which instances are created. Each instance contains all database entries. Typically only addressing and selection of the physical IO device are necessary.

The 3D EFFECTS are done with shading and sizing techniques LIKE most artists do.

The 3D effects are done with shading and sizing techniques like most artists do.

The system PRIMARY INPUT is through the pointing device. A screen keyboard can be implemented for FUNCTION not on an EXTERNAL keyboard.

The system primary input is through the pointing device. A screen keyboard can be implemented for function not on an external keyboard.

The SECURITY LEVEL can be DEFINED down to the DATABASE POINT level.

The security level can be defined down to the database point level.

As MANY GROUPS and-or INDIVIDUAL as is NEEDED, no LIMIT.

As many groups and-or individual as is needed, no limit.

Yes the SYSTEM MAINTAINS all the last values of every POINT in the system with a TIMESTAMP.

Yes the system maintains all the last values of every point in the system with a timestamp.

YES and the polling CONFIGURATION is EASILY CONTROLLED by adjusting communications parameters of the device.

Yes and the polling configuration is easily controlled by adjusting communications parameters of the device.

The SYSTEM uses a objects/addresses for DEFINING IO devices. Define the object, and configure the individual parameters in the IO WINDOW. This can be used as a TEMPLATE object so it can be reused in the system.

The system uses a objects/addresses for defining IO devices. Define the object, and configure the individual parameters in the IO window. This can be used as a template object so it can be reused in the system.

IMPORT the BACKUP FILE or DATABASE.

Import the backup file or database.

The SYSTEM has an Export FUNCTION which allows saving the DATABASE to any MEDIA.

The system has an Export function which allows saving the database to any media.

Yes ASSUMING that the users on the other clients have permissions to SEE the DISPLAY page.

Yes assuming that the users on the other clients have permissions to see the display page.

The system has only one configuration DATABASE and any change made are automatically PROPAGATED to all SERVERS and clients. NOTHING else is required.

The system has only one configuration database and any change made are automatically propagated to all servers and clients. Nothing else is required.

If redundant LANs are INSTALLED the transfer is TRANSPARENT to the system.

If redundant LANs are installed the transfer is transparent to the system.

The SERVERS are mirrored and all FUNCTIONS are transferred transparently to the USERS or functions ONGOING.

The servers are mirrored and all functions are transferred transparently to the users or functions ongoing.

No, only the SERVER ACTING as MAIN will COMMUNICATE to the IO.

No, only the server acting as Main will communicate to the IO.

No, the TRANSFER is TRANSPARENT to the USERS and all FUNCTIONS are as NORMAL.

No, the transfer is transparent to the users and all functions are as normal.

All server functions are mirrored to the redundant server. The system provides for Data BACKUPS to Local or Storage on a NETWORK client with BACKUP device (LIKE large HARD drive or tape).

All server functions are mirrored to the redundant server. The system provides for Data backups to Local or Storage on a network client with backup device (like large hard drive or tape).

If a SERVER fails, then AUTOMATICALLY connect to the standby server as soon as the client detects that Main server has failed, TRANSPARENT to the USER.

If a server fails, then automatically connect to the standby server as soon as the client detects that Main server has failed, transparent to the user.

No, the REDUNDANCY is mirrored. Mirrored redundancy means that no programming or extra database configuration is REQUIRED to make the redundancy WORK. All functions are AVAILABLE from the standby or REDUNDANT server.

No, the redundancy is mirrored. Mirrored redundancy means that no programming or extra database configuration is required to make the redundancy work. All functions are available from the standby or redundant server.

Data integrity & SYSTEM CONTROL is maintained through server mirrored REDUNDANCY. The system SUPPORTS triple mirrored server redundancy.

Data integrity & system control is maintained through server mirrored redundancy. The system supports triple mirrored server redundancy.

Any ODBC COMPLIANT (SQL) DATABASE.

Any ODBC compliant (SQL) database.

The system supports being a Modbus or DNP3 Slave so other systems can connect and access real-time data. This is ACCOMPLISHED by CONFIGURING a virtual device which only the points required for the other system are MAPPED.

The system supports being a Modbus or DNP3 Slave so other systems can connect and access real-time data. This is accomplished by configuring a virtual device which only the points required for the other system are mapped.

EXCHANGE of DATA with other applications and systems is done with ETHERNET, Modbus, OPC, ODBC (SQL), or through an API. The OPC interface supports OPC-DA (Real-time Data ACCESS), OPC-HAD (Historical Data Access), and OPC-AE (Alarms and Events).

Exchange of data with other applications and systems is done with Ethernet, Modbus, OPC, ODBC (SQL), or through an API. The OPC interface supports OPC-DA (Real-time Data Access), OPC-HAD (Historical Data Access), and OPC-AE (Alarms and Events).