 
FactoryLink - Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition
Solutions
Distribution of real-time information throughout
the enterprise and the supply chain is the key to ensure that the right
decisions are made at the right time. FactoryLink is a multi-user
real-time SCADA solution that collects critical information from plant
floor devices and distributes the data to decision makers on demand. Designed specifically for Windows operating systems, FactoryLink is built
on Microsoft Windows DNA multi-tier architecture, and is the first SCADA
system to make full use of the advantages that this standard offers.
Tecnomatix FactoryLink software provides the process knowledge and
control needed to perfect the products companies make and the processes
they manage. FactoryLink monitors, supervises, and controls processes
in a variety of industries. It is highly scalable and can be used
to build the simplest Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems as well as
the most complex and demanding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) systems.
Typical Applications
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
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Control Center Monitoring, Tracking, and Control
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Building Automation and Security
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Electrical Substation Monitoring
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Pipeline Monitoring and Control
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Transportation Control Systems
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Batch Process Monitoring and Control
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Continuous Process Monitoring and Control
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
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Statistical Process Control (SPC)
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Telecommunications
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Discrete Manufacturing
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Machine monitoring and control
Based on an Open Software Bus Architecture
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FactoryLink supplies a standard framework that can be used to build
vertical applications in a large variety of industries.
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The Open Software Bus provides a global, real-time database
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All tasks (programs) have access to all real-time data
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Exception processing is performed by the real-time database
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High-speed, bi-directional block transfers between tasks and the real-time
database assure maximum speed and performance
Functionality
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Graphics, Trending, and Reports
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Alarms and Events
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Historical Data Logging and Browsing
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SQL Server 2000, Oracle, Sybase, ODBC support
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Power SQL
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Networking and Redundancy
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Math and Logic
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OPC or device-specific interfaces for PLCs, RTUs, etc.
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General Purpose Interfaces and Custom Tasks
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Recipes
Key Features and Benefits of FactoryLink
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Built-in redundancy ensures data integrity between two applications
in the event of an equipment failure, so there is less risk. (This functionality
requires the purchase of backup servers.)
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A development methodology and strategy saves system design and development
time
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Includes a powerful tool that makes debugging and testing an application
faster and more efficient
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Built-in native support for Oracle and Sybase ensures connectivity to
popular relational databases
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Distributed with SQL Server 2000, so users don´t need to purchase
another database if they don´t have one already
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An enhanced communications interface that supports scaling, data conversion,
and a variety of statistical calculations
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The system includes an enhanced OPC Client that eliminates the need
to purchase a proprietary Device Interface in many systems, so costs are
kept at a minimum
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A Starter application is included to speed the development of the application
and reduce Total Cost of Ownership
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FactoryLink is based on standard technology, so it´s easier to
maintain and personnel costs are lower
Performance and Scalability
FactoryLink provides the speed and performance necessary to handle all
sizes of applications – from very small to very large. It can scale from
a system with just a few tags and one user to one with millions of tags
and hundreds of users, without sacrificing performance. And the price is
scalable too, so users can select the size system they need at an affordable
price.
Platforms
Windows 2000® and Windows XP®, with remote access via Windows
Terminal Services or new FactoryLink Web Service using .NET, Microsoft
Web Services, HTTP, and SOAP.
Distributed Architecture
FactoryLink has a multiple-user, multi-tier client/server architecture.
Connectivity between clients and servers is provided via LAN, WAN, dial-up
connection, or through the Internet. Systems can even be set up to allow
remote users to access the system on their pocket PCs through Windows Terminal
Services, so they are always aware of the latest information. Application
servers are responsible for all data processing.
FactoryLink Server and Client Components
FactoryLink servers include:
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Real-time Database, Alarm Logger, Scaling, Deadbanding, Math and Logic,
Timers, Counters
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Virtual Real-time Networking and Redundancy
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OPC Client, DDE
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Database Browser, Logger, and Historian
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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 included
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ODBC, PowerSQL, Native Oracle®, and Sybase®
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File Manager, Report Generator, Batch Recipe
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Real-time Database Browser and Debugger Tool
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Starter Application pre-configured for redundancy
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Each FactoryLink server includes one local FactoryLink CAL
FactoryLink clients include:
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Client Builder Windows-compatible tool used to build and run graphical
user interfaces
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Client Builder includes Microsoft VBA for customization purposes
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Configuration Explorer to configure server
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OPC Server Access (to connect third-party OPC Client to the FactoryLink
Server)
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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Client Access License
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Starter Client Application provided to "jump start" application development
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WebClient, Graph, and Application Editor for visualization and maintenance
of user interfaces for ECS Graphics (used in FactoryLink 6.6 and older
applications)
For more information, contact Davis Inotek by calling 1-800-492-6767 and ask to speak with your Sales Representative (if in Texas, Oklahoma
or Louisianna). For other geographic areas, consult
USDATA's website for your Tier
One Partner.
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