The DLOG block on a Telepace based SCADAPack is a super useful function. However, it can sometimes fail. Monitoring the status code will allow you to see what the DLOG block is doing and suggest possible solutions to the problem. Code Description Solution 10 The configuration is valid and data can be logged. All fine. […]
Category: SCADA
ClearSCADA Backup Object
Backing up a SCADA software database can be a bit of a chore. Manual copying files and folders to get a backup is a common place task and sometimes comes with risk that the software database will be corrupted! ClearSCADA includes a handy little backup object that will make a backup for you with no […]
ClearSCADA Mobile Installation and Setup
ClearSCADA Mobile is a useful add-on to ClearSCADA. It can consolidate data from several systems and provide it to remote users in their handheld or tablet devices. Because it is not easy here are some instructions on how to set it up! Disclaimer: I am putting this together so I can remember how to do […]
ClearSCADA Email Settings – Office 365 Shared Mailbox
ClearSCADA has the ability to send email notifications (alarm notifications) and also receive acknowledgement via email. The settings are not always easy to get right. Here are the settings required for outgoing and incoming email for an Office 365 Shared Mailbox. Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Settings: Server: smtp.office365.com Port: 587 TLS Protocol: TLS 1.2 Account: user@domain.com […]
ClearSCADA GIS Mapping – Weather Canada
When ClearSCADA 2017 was released it came with a great new feature, native in-app support for mapping and Geo-location. It is a really neat feature and if you can input locations for all your assets you can do some really interesting workflows. ViewX, WebX and CS Mobile can all publish user location information to the […]
What is SCADA? What is IoT?
I recently went on a work trip with one of my new programmers. He peppered me with questions on the entire trip, which was great. During our days away we worked on changing IP addresses for a small network of IP based radios. We struggled HARD to get everything connected and working again with the […]
Troubleshoot RSLinx OPC Server Issues
Rockwell Software’s RSLinx is the communication hub for their RSLogix and FactoryTalk programming suites. It allows users to connect to Allen Bradley PLCs and PACs as well as Panelview Plus HMIs and other equipment that speaks Ethernet IP, DF1 or DH+ (and their variants). Typically it is used solely with Rockwell and Allen Bradley products. […]
Setting Up the Redigate 110e IoT Gateway for Modbus TCP
I took some time ‘off’ over the holidays in December to play with some of the new technology and equipment that is now available on the market place. Earlier this past fall I purchased a couple Redigate IoT Gateways from Elecsys. They are nifty units with support for over 60 protocols and the ability to […]
Basic Redigate Configuration
This is the first post in a series of posts regarding the setup of a Redigate IoT Gateway. I purchased a couple a few months ago and have finally gotten around to playing with them. Out of the box the Redigate is almost ready to go. If you follow the quick start documentation provided you […]
ClearSCADA 2017 – ViewX New Group Disable Default Mimic
I had found this forum post a long time ago and then lost it for a time because I forgot which key words to search for. I am posting this up on the blog so it can be easier to find, wish it was in the help file somewhere. Maybe it is… they have added […]