Inductive Automation Blog

Driver and Communication Optimization

It is extremely important to understand how Ignition's OPC-UA server and device drivers work in order to optimize communications, especially for large systems. We'll discuss tips on how to setup devices, scan classes, and optimizing tags within the PLC. We'll also show how to understand the device diagnostics page in the Gateway's status section.

Advanced Features of Transaction Groups

SQL Bridge is often used for simple event based logging. It can be used for a lot more, though. We'll discuss different types of Transaction Groups, modes, recipes through TGs, and some of the advanced options.

Java and Ignition, Windows 10 1803 Update Issue

Recently, Oracle put out a white paper focusing on their roadmap for Java, which announces that they plan on ending commercial support of Java 8 effective January 2019. While this may seem like a cause for concern, we think this is a great opportunity to inform you about the current state and about how we are improving Ignition.

OPC-UA in Ignition

OPC-UA stack discussion, S7-1500 OPC-UA built in server, Eclipse Milo, new Derived Tags in Ignition.

Scan Class Best Practices

Scan classes dictate the rate of execution of Tags, and therefore play a crucial role in the design of large and high-performance systems. It is beneficial to have multiple scan classes so you can set groups of tags to run at different rates. In this session, you will learn the best practices for setting up scan classes, how to optimize scan classes, and what to avoid when configuring a new system.

Ignition Diagnostics - Health of an Ignition Gateway

Kevin will be reviewing the health status pages and covering common troubleshooting steps for systems that are heavily loaded.

Tips and Tricks That Help Speed Development and Make Your Life Easier

These are tips and tricks Kevin and I have learned over the years that help speed development and make your life better.

Remote Asset Monitoring

We'll go over how a number of System Integrators are currently doing remote asset monitoring with Ignition and talk through architectures and design decisions.

Ignition Module Development Quick Start Guide and Introduction to the Ignition Module Development Community

Creating a module in Ignition is much simpler than it used to be. Recently, Ignition module development moved over to Maven, providing easy access to Ignition archetypes and SDK includes. Learn how to get started on creating your first module.