Designed for mission-critical operations, it supports redundant configurations to maximize uptime. 4. Architecture and Performance
for modeling process transfer functions from historical data. System Components
: The runtime viewer that provides real-time graphics and alarming to operators. cimplicity 8.5
CIMPLICITY 8.5 is designed to grow. Whether you are managing a single production line or a massive global enterprise with multiple sites, the software’s architecture supports seamless expansion. Its "View Node" system allows remote users to access the server from anywhere on the network. 2. High Availability and Redundancy
The system included robust reporting tools and alarm management. Alarms could be configured with classes, priorities, and custom strings, and could be managed through a dedicated Alarm Viewer. Third-party reporting tools, such as Crystal Reports , were often integrated for generating production reports, though some users reported challenges integrating Crystal Reports 8.5 with CIMPLICITY via the ActiveX viewer control in the early 2000s. System Components : The runtime viewer that provides
Implementing a CIMPLICITY system involves several key stages.
CIMPLICITY 8.5 represents a perfect balance between "old school" reliability and "new school" features like object-oriented configuration and advanced scheduling. It remains a powerful tool for any organization looking to gain a competitive edge through better data visualization and operational control. Its "View Node" system allows remote users to
A significant advantage of CIMPLICITY is its ability to directly interact with SQL databases. This is achieved through tools like . A developer can place a VisiconX Data Control object on an HMI screen and, using a script, connect to a database, execute a query, and display the results. For example, a command button could be programmed to disconnect from any current data provider, configure a connection to a specific database (e.g., a "Northwind" database on a server named "QALAB15"), and then run a query to retrieve data from a table like "Employees". This capability is fundamental for integrating SCADA data with enterprise systems like MES or ERP.