Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX 5.5

What's new in version 5.5? Highlights Include:

Faster time to solution

• New Charting Features and options for Enhanced Charts - new support for multiple Y axes in the XY Chart and Line Multiline Chart, quickly and easily change various Enhanced Chart properties while in run mode, a new a Thumbnail dynamic expansion feature and more!
• Develop faster! New Dynamos and Pictures from Vertical Packs Added - 100's of new dynamos, pictures and buttons for easy data entry and export from Proficy Historian are now included in iFIX with no extra cost.

Integration

• New .NET Component Hosting - host pre-selected ones from the .NET Framework, samples from GE Intelligent Platforms or custom/3rd party components.
• New Proficy Workflow Trigger - add-on component which can be integrated into Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX for use with Proficy Workflow 1.5 SP2, SIM2 or above. Enables iFIX to trigger schedules associated with workflows configured in any Proficy Workflow Server.
• Drivers & Industrial Gateway Server - iFIX 5.5 now includes the IGS Basic and iFIX Basic Drivers (MBE, ABR, GE9, MB1, SI7, EGD).

Extendibility & Stability

• iFIX WebSpace Enhancements (Highlights) - a new Relay Server which spreads the load across two or more dependent application server brings enhanced client scalability and session balancing features. New “loose” mode for clients that require more screen real estate and a Windows Desktop Client option which enables Webspace sessions to be created outside a web browser.
• Networking Improvements - miscellaneous enhanced scalability improvements for iFIX Networking.
• Enhanced Failover Updates - many updates including simplified configuration, new status table, updated network timers and more!

iFIX 5.5 Technology Support Updates

• Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Service Pack 3, Support
• Existing support for Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 & 64 bit WoW, Vista SP1, SQL 2005, Windows XP,Windows XP Embedded, Windows Server 2008 (32 bit), Windows Server 2003, Proficy Historian v3.5 & 4.0
• iFIX Webspace supports Microsoft® Windows® 7 (64-bit) SP1 & Server 2008 R2 (64bit)
• SQL Server 2008 R2 Support & 2008 Native Client Driver Support
• Proficy Historian for SCADA 4.5 Support.
• Proficy Change Management 6.5
• Refer to technical documentation within the support site for further details on technology support.

Also included in 5.5 are updates to the DA, AA, and DO Blocks, Alarm Summary Performance Updates, Discover and Auto Configure (DAC) Updates, Build Number Identifiers, New Database Fields, updates to the iFIX Automation reference and more! 

 

Whats new in version 5.1?

• Historical Data Visualization - iFIX 5.1 and Proficy Historian v3.5 team up to provide you easy access and visualization of your historical data. With iFIX 5.1 you can create pictures that include animations or charts which display the historical data driving instant situational analysis and more flexibility in your applications.
• New Failover Enhancements - iFIX 5.1 provides further enhancements to it's already proven and robust failover solution. New SCADA failover features for iFIX 5.1 include a remote maintenance mode which allows you to pause/Reset synchronization, monitor health of failover SCADA servers and auto tuning synchronization with the backup system.
• New Chart & Enhancements - An all new XY Chart that displays the relationship between two or more types of data enabling you to analyze your data and troubelshoot faster. In addition we've added Auto Adjust Interval for all trends using historical data which causes the intervals to automatically adjust based on the duration and number of points defined resulting in an evenly spaced data display.
• Global Time Control for Run Mode Viewing - The Global Time Control helps you to analyze multiple sets of data as represented in the pictures you created in run mode. It does so by time-synchronizing all open pictures, so that you can view what is happening in each of the pictures during the same time period. This feature makes it easier to visualize how the system is working as a whole and the impact of components on each other.
• iFIX 5.1 technology support
  • Now with Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 & 64 bit WoW support. Refer to technical documentation within the support site for further details. 
  • Microsoft Windows 2008 (32bit) Incl. Term Services
  • Proficy Historian v3.5 & 4.0
  • Existing support for Microsoft® Vista SP1, SQL 2005, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 (32bit) and Windows Server 2003

Whats new in version 5.0?

•  Updated look and feel for faster development
•  Enhanced SCADA failover for increased reliability
•  Increased analytical capability through advanced graphics charts, SPC charts and logarithmic scale charts
•  Tighter and bundled Proficy Historian 100 Tag License to provide best-in-class data management
•  Increases awareness of operations through Alarm Display and Alarm Escalation enhancements.
•  Over 500 new pre-configured Graphic Objects
•  Expanded Discover and Auto Configuration tool for easy connectivity

	Type	Title
	Datasheet	Driving Operational Excellence in Water Wastewater (GFA-592) Meeting the Critical Needs of Modern Water Wastewater Treatment
	Datasheet	iFIX Embedded Datasheet (GFA-1287) iFIX Embedded delivers the power, scalability and flexibility of iFIX on the Windows Embedded XP operating system.
	Datasheet	iFIX with Proficy Change Management (GFA-698) iFIX with Proficy Change Management data sheet
	Datasheet	OEM Solutions Pack for iFIX 5.0 (GFA-1286A) oem_solutions_pack_gfa_1286
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX (GFA-562) Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX data sheet
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX with FIX Desktop (GFA-595) If you are a FIX user looking to leverage iFIX features within your existing environment, GE Intelligent Platforms has a solution to meet your needs thanks to the exciting release of the Proficy iFIX module which includes the classic FIX desktop interface
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA-iFIX 4.5 (GFA-921)
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA-iFIX 5.0 (GFA-1120)
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA-iFIX 5.1 (GFA-1709) iFIX 5.1 - Drive greater productivity with better analytics
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA-iFIX 5.5 (GFA-1884) iFIX 5.5 – Innovation that drives results
	Datasheet	Sequence of Events (SOE) Solutions for PACSystems Helping you capture event data for quicker time to solution
	Datasheet	Water Solutions Pack for iFIX 4.5 and 5.0 (GFA-1148) Combining extensive water industry expertise, advanced technologies and a market leadership position, GE Intelligent Platforms offers the Water Solutions Pack 2008—a powerful offering designed to help you reduce costs, improve quality and secure your oper
	Brochures	iPower for Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX To help electric utilities quickly and easily install and configure SCADA capabilities. - 8 Pages
	Brochures	Mission Critical Power & Cooling Solutions Protect against lost productivity and profitability - 8 Pages
	Brochures	Renewable Energy Solutions Many of today’s global energy-generating capacity relies on GE Intelligent Platforms’ advanced technology solutions and industry expertise to help them build and sustain a competitive advantage. - 8 Pages
	Brochures	Solutions for Brewery Operations GE Intelligent Platforms combines innovative technology and in-depth industry expertise to provide you with the key pillars that help increase production efficiency, quality and execution across your operations.
	Brochures	Solutions for Dairy Manufacturing Combining extensive knowledge of the dairy industry and processes with the latest innovative technologies, we have answers to address your manufacturing complexities.
	Brochures	The Smart Grid for Smaller Utilities Local utilities play a critical role in modernizing today’s grid infrastructure, and GE offers some key considerations for optimized Smart Grid planning.
	Brochures	Tobacco Manufacturing Solutions Read about how GE Intelligent Platforms - 8 Pages
	White Papers	Achieving Operational Excellence in Consumer Products Manufacturing (GFT-784) The Foundation of Sustainable Productivity and Profitability
	White Papers	Defining the Smart Grid (GFT-798) Optimize your Smart Grid planning with a holistic and integrated approach that encompasses Smart Grid functionalities critical for grid optimization and financial sustainability.
	White Papers	Driving Operational Efficiency with Intelligent Asset Management (GFT-801) Optimizing upstream production and maximizing return on investment with comprehensive, timely, and high-quality information
	White Papers	Enabling Rapid Line Changeovers (GFT-831) Using electronic work instructions to improve changeover processes—paving the way for manufacturers to recover valuable production time, accelerate margin, and control product quality
	White Papers	Ensuring Food Safety (GFT-803) A look into the critical software capabilities that can help manufacturers optimize product quality and minimize food safety risks during production— protecting consumer brand loyalty and profitability
	White Papers	Five Essential Components for Highly Reliable Data Centers (GFT-799) Ensuring continuous operations with an integrated, holistic technology strategy that provides high availability, increased visibility, and insight through information
	White Papers	Information Strategies for Manufacturing Sustainability (GFT-767) Balancing Environmental and Operational Metrics Can Prove That “Green is Green”
	White Papers	Intelligent Control Room Management for Oil & Gas Pipeline Safety (GFT-805) Utilizing Electronic Standard Operating Procedures (eSOPs) to comply with regulatory mandates such as RIN 2137–AE28 Pipeline Safety, drive good business practices globally, and capture and proliferate expert knowledge and proven procedures
	White Papers	Meeting NERC Change Control Requirements for HMI/SCADA (GFT-733A) Meeting NERC requirements for HMI/SCADA
	White Papers	Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for Achieving Consumer Packaging Excellence (GFT-726A) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for Achieving Consumer Packaging Excellence
	White Papers	Redefining the SCADA Architecture to Support Substation Flexibility (GFT-828) How a distributed architecture can help utilities position themselves for a more intelligent grid
	White Papers	Resource Intensity - Linking Operational and Sustainability Goals Extend traditional operations metrics and KPIs with resource consumption data
	White Papers	The Changing Role of the Operator (GFA-791) Engaging and Supporting the Operator of Today Into the Future With Advanced Software Capabilities
	White Papers	The Profitable and Safe Supply Chain Paper #1 (GFT-713A) Manufacturing IT Support for Product Quality Also Preserves Operating Margin
	White Papers	The Profitable and Safe Supply Chain Paper #2 (GFT-746A) Aligning Quality Information Solutions with Enterprise Systems
	White Papers	Understanding and Minimizing Your HMI/SCADA System Security Gaps (GFT-759A) Understanding and minimizing the security gaps in your HMI/SCADA system can be a challenge due to complex, multi-layered technologies.
	White Papers	Using Controls Standards to Accelerate Continuous Improvement Initiatives (GFT-730A) OMAC’s PackML and PackTags Provide Consistency and Repeatability in Performance Analysis Regimens
	White Papers	Water, Wastewater Treatment Plants Realize Operational Efficiencies with GE Proficy Solutions Increased system complexities and rising operational costs drive the need for greater operation control and recordkeeping.
	Customer Stories	Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (GFT-808) Operational efficiency, real-time data collection and secure operator control are key to “run anything anywhere mindset”
	Customer Stories	City of Haverhill (GFT-855) Meeting Critical Needs and Maintaining High Quality
	Customer Stories	Copenhagen Airport (GFT-765) GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Software optimizes baggage sorting in Copenhagen Airport
	Customer Stories	Copenhagen Airport-German (GFT-765-DE) Proficy-Software von GE Intelligent Platforms optimiert die Gepäcksortierung am Flughafen Kopenhagen
	Customer Stories	Cornell University (GFT-800) Cornell University Strives for Carbon Neutrality with Data and Control Projects Powered By Proficy Software
	Customer Stories	Dakota Electric Association (GFT-596A) iPower takes a unique approach to the problem faced by rural coops of finding good-quality yet affordable SCADA
	Customer Stories	Driven By Data (GFT-704A) HMI/SCADA and Historian Solution Drives Productivity and Business Results for Metal Castings Manufacturer
	Customer Stories	Gallo Glass Company (GFT-543A) Gallo Glass Serves Up 1 Billion Bottles Each Year – Delivering Quality, Safety and Environmental Protection – with Automation Help from GE
	Customer Stories	Korea Water Resources Corporation (GFT-690A) K-water works with GE Intelligent Platforms to realize theoptimal solution for the water industry
	Customer Stories	Lek Pharmaceuticals (GFT-755A) Solutions for Building Automation
	Customer Stories	Niagara Region (GFT-779) Solutions for Efficient Water Management
	Customer Stories	Novamont S.p.A (GFT-732A) Bioplastics Manufacturer Automates its Plant with GE Proficy* HMI/SCADA iFIX for Eco-Friendly Production
	Customer Stories	Pfizer Health AB (GFT-588A-FR) - Note d'application Pfizer Suède accroît l'efficacité de ses lignes grâce au logiciel Proficy
	Customer Stories	Pfizer Health AB (GFT-588A) Pfizer Health AB in Sweden raises OEE of its packaging lines with Proficy™ Plant Applications from GE Intelligent Platforms
	Customer Stories	Pfizer Newbridge Pfizer Newbridge created outstanding business value by moving away from islands of automation using an integrated automation strategy from GE
	Customer Stories	PowerNet (GFT-597A) On Demand Power Distribution
	Customer Stories	Westfälische Fleischwarenfabrik Stockmeyer GmbH (GFT-670A) Food & Beverage Solutions Stockmeyer GmbH uses Proficy to achieve central control and process data visualization and increase data quality by approximately 70%.
	Customer Stories	World Kitchen (GFT-619A) World Kitchen, LLC, maker of world-renowned Corelle®, CorningWare® and Pyrex®, and GE Intelligent Platforms implement a durable production management system.

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