About FactoryTalk View SE
FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) is a powerful human-machine interface (HMI) software package designed for developing and running HMI applications across networks. It supports multi-user and multi-server environments, offering a scalable solution for industrial automation.
Key Components and Architecture
A typical FactoryTalk View SE system comprises several key components, including:
- FactoryTalk View Studio Enterprise: The development environment for creating and testing HMI applications.
- FactoryTalk View SE Server (HMI Server): Stores HMI project components and provides data to clients.
- FactoryTalk View SE Client: Allows users to interact with HMI applications at runtime.
- FactoryTalk View SE Station: A single-computer HMI solution for enterprise-level applications.
- FactoryTalk Services Platform: Essential services supporting the HMI system, including FactoryTalk Linx for data communication.
The system architecture facilitates distributed operations, enabling seamless communication between servers and clients over Ethernet.
Installation and Configuration
The installation process involves several critical steps, including:
- Reviewing system and hardware requirements.
- Performing pre-installation configurations such as disabling automatic Windows updates and configuring network interfaces.
- Executing the installation steps for the software components.
- Activating the FactoryTalk View software using provided activation keys.
- Deploying applications to the network, including moving application files and setting up server properties.
Upgrading and Maintenance
This guide also details procedures for upgrading existing FactoryTalk View SE applications, whether they are non-redundant or redundant network distributed systems. It covers preparing for the upgrade, performing software component upgrades, migrating applications, and testing the updated system.
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