ODBC Data Sources is a interface that allows users to access data in any database that has an ODBC driver. There are two versions of ODBC in your computer; 32-bit and 64-bit. Depending on the version that you wish to use, you will need to download the same version of ODBC driver. Using a 32-bit […]
Datamap can be used to map to many columns in a table of a database, and of course can also map to only one column in a table for listing purpose. Here’s a step by step guide in creating a file management list. You will need to download SQLite Browser for creating the database and […]
Below is a step by step instruction on opening up Microsoft Access *.mdb file by using free Open Office Base. It is screen shot basis and pretty much self-explained. First of all, launching Open Office Base shall prompt you with its wizard, choose ‘Connect to an existing database’, and scroll all the way up to […]
PostgreSQL is a open source object-relational database. We received many request from our clients asked us how to backup and restore a PostgreSQL database. Below are the steps to perform backup and restore of a PostgreSQL database with two simple steps. Step 1: Backup the Database Follow the steps below to backup the database: […]
IGX Cluster Network module is designed for scaling and distributed configuration. The cluster module is divided into two parts; Cluster Master and Cluster Node. It is suitable for large scale projects with huge amount of IO tags by breaking down the tasks and distributing them across multiple nodes. Part 1: Configuring the Cluster Master Firstly, […]
This article will guide users on how to configure a MQTT Publisher and Subscriber using a public broker. It is divided into two parts; Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1: Configuring the Publisher First of all, user need to enable the MQTT Publisher driver. Select IO Server on the left pane and enable the […]
This article uses Microsoft Access database that comes with the Demo project. To setup PostgreSQL database for SCADA, refer to this article. In Project Editor, create two database and name it mdb_1 and mdb_2. Open project folder, make two copies of dblog.mdb and rename it to dblog_1.mdb and dblog_2.mdb. Copy the codes below and paste it in […]
This article will guide users on how to add a client to an Active Directory Domain Services. For server-sided configuration, see Part 1. Connect Client To Domain Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings on the left. Right-click on Local Area Connection, select Properties. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet […]
It’s common to know that traditional SCADA can be very pricey when you need to add a little features here and there upon customers’ request. In case you need to work on any traditional SCADA and wish to incorporate some beautiful and affordable features in IGX, you could just use Web Client to house IGX […]
Ecava IGX comes with two types of distribution, one is standard MSI installer, added since 2014 is another portable package which you can run out of the box. This mean you can unzip the distribution and carry around in your USB drive or access from virtually anywhere via fast network, as well as many many […]
In order to use SCADA modules / features like Trending, Alarm and Report for your project, it is required to create the database in PostgreSQL before configuring other database dependent module in IGX Project Editor. The steps to create a database in PostgreSQL are simple. Launch pgAdmin from your Windows. (You can simply click on […]
Ecava IGX SCADA allows you to dynamically turn on/off a pen from display during run-time. And there’s no restriction in any form except your database size. Obviously we don’t save all tags to avoid your database grows to reach disk limit in no time. However, you may have some situations that want to allow operator […]
Portable edition means no installation needed. This is very common in the old days, but not anymore especially for large and complex program like SCADA. In fact, there are many SCADA out there which requires complicated installation processes, such that to have the list of prerequisites installed first, then follow by core engine, front-end, etc. […]
HTTPS is a more secure way for a browser (client) and a web server to communicate. This is done by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) which is the standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. With this link, users can be sure that the data being sent […]
Need an app for your SCADA? Do you know you can turn your own SCADA into an app in few seconds? It is no news that you can access your SCADA/HMI by web browsers, even in smartphones or tablets. But the best and fastest way to add your SCADA project as an icon on your […]