iFIX® provides process information for plant managers, supervisors, and operators in the form of reports, displays, archived data, alarms, messages, and statistical charts. The sources of this information are OPC servers or process hardware — the controllers, sensors, motors, switches, and other devices — required to manufacture your product.
iFIX reads process information from these devices and saves it in one or more process databases residing on your SCADA servers. The database plays an integral part in your industrial automation strategy; it is the primary source of process data for most iFIX applications. Whether you collect historical values or generate shift reports, iFIX enables you to create a database that supports your specific industrial control and automation needs.
Database Manager
Your main tool for creating and managing process databases is Database Manager. This program lets you open and configure the database of any SCADA server. You can also:
- Query and sort the database.
- Find and replace database information.
- Import and export a database.
- Generate multiple database blocks automatically.
- Customize your display.
