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How to Take backup and Restore Project in Proficy IFix

Proficy iFIX is a popular SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software used in various industries to monitor and control industrial processes. To take a backup and restore a project in Proficy iFIX, you can follow these steps:

 

To take a backup:

  1. Open the iFIX Workspace.

  2. Click on the "Project" tab in the menu bar.

  3. Select "Backup/Restore" from the dropdown menu.

  4. In the "Backup/Restore" window, click on the "Backup" tab.

  5. Choose the project you want to backup from the list.

  6. Select a backup location and provide a name for the backup file.

  7. Click on the "Backup" button to start the backup process.

  8. Once the backup is complete, you will receive a confirmation message.

 

To restore a backup:

  1. Open the iFIX Workspace.

  2. Click on the "Project" tab in the menu bar.

  3. Select "Backup/Restore" from the dropdown menu.

  4. In the "Backup/Restore" window, click on the "Restore" tab.

  5. Browse to the location of the backup file.

  6. Select the backup file and click on the "Restore" button.

  7. In the "Restore Project" window, choose the project destination directory.

  8. Click on the "Restore" button to start the restore process.

  9. Once the restore is complete, you will receive a confirmation message.

 

It is important to note that before restoring a backup, ensure that the iFIX version matches the version of the backup file. Also, make sure to close the project before starting the backup or restore process to prevent any data loss or corruption.

 

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How can we restore license for Proficy Ifix ?

How can we restore license for Proficy Ifix ?
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The process for restoring a license for Proficy iFix may vary depending on the specific circumstances, such as whether you have a backup of the license or not, and whether you are trying to restore a license for a new installation or an existing installation.

Here are some general steps you can follow to restore a license for Proficy iFix:

  1. If you have a backup of the license, locate the backup file and copy it to the computer where you want to restore the license. If you don't have a backup, proceed to the next step.

  2. Contact your software vendor or GE Digital technical support to request a license file for your iFix installation. You may need to provide some information about your installation, such as the version of iFix and the computer name.

  3. Once you have received the license file, save it to a location on the computer where iFix is installed.

  4. Open the iFix License Manager from the Start menu or the iFix program group.

  5. In the License Manager, click the "Restore License" button.

  6. Browse to the location where you saved the license file and select it.

  7. Click the "Open" button to restore the license.

  8. After the license is restored, restart iFix for the changes to take effect.

If you encounter any issues during the license restoration process, it may be helpful to consult the iFix documentation or contact technical support for further assistance.

 

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How to configure MBE driver in Proficy Ifix

The MBE (Modbus Ethernet) driver in Proficy iFIX is used to communicate with Modbus devices over an Ethernet network. Here are the steps to configure the MBE driver in Proficy iFIX:

 

  1. Open the iFIX WorkSpace and click on "Configure" from the menu bar.

  2. In the "Configure" window, click on "Drivers" in the left pane.

  3. In the "Drivers" pane, scroll down and select the "MBE" driver from the list.

  4. Click on the "Properties" button at the bottom of the window.

  5. In the "MBE Properties" window, configure the following settings:

  • Driver Name: Enter a name for the driver.

  • Port: Enter the Ethernet port number or IP address of the Modbus device you want to communicate with.

  • Baud Rate: Select the baud rate that matches the Modbus device.

  • Data Bits: Select the data bits that match the Modbus device.

  • Parity: Select the parity that matches the Modbus device.

  • Stop Bits: Select the stop bits that match the Modbus device.

  • Timeout (seconds): Enter the amount of time the driver should wait for a response from the Modbus device.

  • Retry: Enter the number of times the driver should retry the communication with the Modbus device before giving up.

6. Click on the "OK" button to save the MBE driver properties.

7. In the "Drivers" pane, select the "MBE" driver and click on the "Tags" button at the bottom of the window.

8. In the "Tags" window, click on the "Add" button to create a new tag.

9. In the "Add Tag" window, configure the following settings:

  • Tag Name: Enter a name for the tag.

  • Data Type: Select the data type that matches the Modbus device.

  • Address: Enter the Modbus address of the tag.

  • Size: Enter the number of words that the tag occupies.

  • Access: Select the access level for the tag.

10. Click on the "OK" button to create the new tag.

11. Repeat steps 8-10 to create additional tags as needed.

12. Click on the "OK" button to save the tags.

13. Close the "Configure" window to finish the MBE driver configuration.

 

Once the MBE driver is configured and the tags are created, you can use them in iFIX to read or write data to the Modbus device over the Ethernet network.

 

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