Questions tagged [scada-ignition]

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Trying to make a pingpong stat tracking database with a stored procedure

I'm using a stored procedure to (try to) write to 3 different tables in MYsql to track ping-pong data and show cool statistics. So I'm a complete noob to MySQL (and StackOverflow) and haven't really done any sort of database language before so all…
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Ignition Dynamic page creation binding tags to UDT

New to Ignition, I would like to understand how to dynamically create windows pages containing templates binded to UDTs. I created a Template named TGBT having 4 parameters: -DeviceName (string) -TagBlock (string) -TagOffset (string) -TgbtNr (TGBT,…
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How to Add Value in Indicator in Linear Scale Component on SCADA Ignition

I used a Linear Scale Component using Ignition 7.8 to display a fuel level like this: I want to indicate the current value of the fuel in the same scale. But as I browse through the property of the Linear Scale Component, I couldn't any property…
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Why I am getting error saying must have writable analog variable or name.field for this argument "SQL connect"?

Why I am getting error when I try to connect with SQL server database by writing "SQL connect" command in action script in intouch SCADA saying must have writable analog variable or name.field for this argument "SQL connect"? Command used Result…
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Display GUI component In Ignition dynamically using Python/Jython Script

Currently I am showing a number of user-defined GUI components (templates) (let's give it a name: signal) in some of my main windows. Those GUI components are spread around the windows and are quite a lot in number (>50 per window) and I have…
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How to write values in Ignition SCADA using MQTT Engine

I am setting up an application which publishes values to Ignition SCADA through MQTT using the SparkPlugB specification. However, now I want to go in the other direction. I want Ignition to be able to change values and my application can read those…
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Easy Chart UDT Parameter Passing

Hello I am working on an ignition 8.1 project. I am basically on my main vision client window have 10 machines and when I click on one of them it brings up a more detailed popup page on itself. I got that to work and got all my other little…
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How to combine input from two records into one output record?

I am generating a report which displays how long the plant was running for the day. Since the operator shuts down the system at lunchtime, I have 2 records for the plant operation hours for each day. I want to display only one record that contains…
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Ignition 7.8 – Get Component Text From Text Area Within Container Via Scripting

A Button with scripting is saving Component values to parameters for a SQL update. The calling button is one level above the Container that holds the Text Area. However, the set for the Text Area value using the recommended User Manual method is…
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Why production module not showing on ignition 8.0?

I have recently installed ignition 8.0 with demo version. In this software, I am not able to see production module under the project browser. Any idea how to enable this module. Regards, Dhamu
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Finding Max and Stdev of the raw tags in Ignition

I have raw tags: Requirements are: a) user enters Hours. b) Based on hours I get a value of "Max" in those hours and a Value of "St Dev" during the given time period. Please see image: Desired Result Database is stored as following schema: Database…
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Strings in Python with \r\n not rendering carriage return line feed in SCADA tags

I have a python script where I am building a string one line at a time. I add the '\r\n' at the end of each line of a string with exception of the last line. This string gets written into a tag in Ignition SCADA. When I examine the contents of the…
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Ignition OPC UA connection fail

After a power outage, I had an error in the OPC-UA server on devices. Connecting Error: hide Details java.lang.Exception: Error during…
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How to avoid parameter reference/substitution in tags and UDT

I would like to put a short JSON string in a memory tag but am getting an error: "Error expanding potential parameter reference in tag" due to the { in the JSON initiating parameter substitution. I've tried a few simple escapes such as \{, \\{ and…
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how could monitor device status using raspberry pi

I want to build a small project which will monitor some devices(pump,ac etc) status(on/off, current/voltage level etc). I have decided to use raspberry pi 3 as a server. I am thinking about scada. is it efficient to do these works? also i am not…
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