CBS-254 IFIX Advanced Development

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GE

Intelligent Platforms
Part #: 44A728312-251

iFIX Advanced Development


Course Description
iFIX Advanced Development concentrates on the skills and

knowledge required to extend the core functionality of


iFIX. In addition, there are a range of topics that discuss
the integration of iFIX applications with external systems
such as historians, relational databases, office and
reporting applications as well as other automation
applications.

Who Should Attend?


This course is designed for developers responsible for building and implementing full-featured iFIX
HMI/SCADA systems. These topics focus on integration and programming and will be beyond the needs of
most casual users.

Are There Any Prerequisites?


Completion of iFIX Fundamentals is a prerequisite for taking this course. Prior exposure to programming
(in any language) is of benefit as is prior exposure to relational databases and SQL.

What topics will be covered in this course?

Integrate iFIX with OPC servers and Clients


Advanced configuration with Database Blocks
Integrate iFIX with Proficy Historian
Integrate iFIX with Relational Databases (RDBs)
Use VisiconX to build graphical RDB tools for users
Extend iFIX Alarm systems to RDBs and Proficy Historian
Master Dynamo creation and maintenance
Work with ActiveX components
Develop schedules to automate workflows and processes
Drive reports with iFIX
Configure Server Fail-over and Redundancy
Prepare iFIX for use with Terminal Server

Course Length

Suggested Class Size

Class Hours

4 days

10 students

8:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

iFIX Advanced Development

GE Intelligent Platforms Global Training Services

Email: [email protected]

www.ge-ip.com/training

CBS-254

GE
Intelligent Platforms
Part #: 44A728312-251

Course Agenda
(Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1
Morning:

Afternoon:

Review iFIX

OPC Clients

Review the basic features and functions of iFIX.

Learn more about the myriad ways of using OPC to


connect iFIX sub-systems as data clients of other
applications.

Review iFIX Architecture & Applications


Walk through the essentials of iFIX applications and
the system architecture.

Introduction to OPC
Find out more about the OPC communication methods
available to industrial control applications.

OPC Servers
Learn more about the myriad ways of using OPC to
configure iFIX sub-systems as data servers.

Day 2
Morning:

Afternoon:

Database Blocks Redux

Integrate iFIX with Relational Databases

Delve deeper into the Process Database and the


blocks available to iFIX SCADA applications.

Find out how iFIX can inter operate with relational


databases for both read and write transactions.

Integrate iFIX with Proficy Historian

Use iFIX Database Blocks with RDBs

Learn about the tools available for seamlessly


integrating iFIX to Proficy Historian, including tools for
both providing and retrieving data.

Build the necessary infrastructure to communicate to


RDBs at real-time via database blocks and services

Day 3
Morning:

Afternoon:

Use the Workspace to access RDBs

Deploying ActiveX in iFIX

Combine programmatic and graphical methods within


the Workspace to interact with RDBs

Create interactive user controls in displays.

Use VisiconX with RDBs

Extend trending functionality with extra developer


know-how.

Build interactive displays to access RDBs using simple,


graphical, wizard-based controls.

iFIX Alarm Archiving


Explore the different methods of archiving alarms to
external systems for further analysis.

Mastering Charts and Chart Groups

Dynamo Creation and Maintenance


Build easily maintained symbol libraries. Explore
how to use them to maximize functionality while
minimizing maintenance effort.

Day 4
Morning:

Afternoon:

Schedules

Enhanced Fail over

Build schedule to automate routine tasks.

Walk through the iFIX Enhanced Failover features


create high availability SCADA systems.

Elementary Reporting
Discover how to extend iFIX to meet your reporting
needs.

Supplemental Topics
Integrating Change Management
iFIX with Terminal Services

iFIX Advanced Development

GE Intelligent Platforms Global Training Services

Email: [email protected]

www.ge-ip.com/training

CBS-254

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