SQL Bridge Module: Bridging the Gap Between SQL and PLCs

Often called a “Swiss Army Knife” for efficiently moving data between PLCs and SQL databases, the SQL Bridge Module leverages Ignition’s native database connectivity to map data to any tables you want, in any format that you want. The SQL Bridge Module acts as a transaction manager for logging data with additional context, calling stored procedures, and synchronizing data bi-directionally.

OPC UA Module: Upping Your Interoperability

The OPC UA Module adds a cross-platform OPC UA server and client to Ignition, making it easy to exchange data between devices and forming the core of most Ignition applications. With a host of built-in drivers for common protocols as well as a public API that enables third parties to build their own drivers, the OPC UA Module increases the interoperability of any system — simply browse for tags in the PLC, drag them into Ignition, and they're ready to go.

Tag Historian Module: Time-Series Data in No Time

The Tag Historian Module turns any SQL database into a high-performance time-series historian, enabling powerful data aggregation with easy storage, table management, and query binding. There is no need to be a database expert — the Tag Historian Module creates and manages all the tables in the database for you, partitioning data by default while featuring adjustable settings for increased flexibility. Additionally, the Tag Historian Module allows you to easily configure history on any tag, and query data through components bindings and scripting functions.

On Customer Experience

The customer experience with Ignition is all about inspiration. The platform opens up new possibilities, allowing organizations to do more, and do it easily. See how members of the Ignition community are helping their customers achieve those “a-ha!” moments.

Getting Started with Ignition

Getting setup with Ignition is quick and easy. And in this video, we'll guide you through some setup to help you get started.

On Verticals

Hear how Ignition helps companies in industry verticals expand easily. From pharmaceutical giants quickly connecting factories and scaling operations, to old municipal factories transforming manual clipboards to digital dashboards, or solar startups saving overhead with unlimited connections and data tags.

Updated DNP3 Driver

Released in Ignition 8.1.36, the new DNP3 Driver increases functionality for class-based polling, sequence-of-event data, view scripting functions, and more.

On Knowledge Transfer

The Ignition community is facilitating a supportive learning environment where sharing knowledge benefits everyone. Hear how community members are leveraging this collaborative spirit to solve each other’s problems while deepening their own understanding of Ignition.

Alarm Notification Module: Stay In The Know, Even On The Go

Looking for powerful alarm management software to build smart and effective alarm systems? Inductive Automation's own Travis Cox explains how easy it is to use the Ignition Alarm Notification Module to set up notifications that prevent downtime and keep your operations up and running.

Connect The Dots With Ignition

Ignition is the world’s first truly universal industrial application platform because it empowers you to connect all of the data across your entire enterprise, rapidly develop any type of industrial automation application, and scale your system in any way, without limits. Discover the amazing features that make Ignition the first and only universal Industrial Application Platform.

Chris McLaughlin — Vertech

Chris McLaughlin, a SCADA & MES Specialist at Vertech, sits down with Colby Clegg to talk about the journey of Vertech becoming one of the top Ignition integrators in the world. They discuss a homeless management information system built for free for Room in the Inn, and how the project sparked inspiration for Inductive Automation’s new Community Impact Program. McLaughlin also talks about the 24/7 Ignition application support that Vertech now offers, and gives advice for someone considering a career in control systems engineering.

Benson Hougland — Opto 22

Opto 22’s Vice President of Production Strategy, Benson Hougland, chats with Colby Clegg about standing out in industrial automation by emphasizing two key things: data democratization and the protection of plant floor systems. They also discuss Opto 22’s involvement in the Build-a-Thon, and how Opto 22 supports education in industrial automation.

Francisco Carrion — Inductive Automation Australia

Francisco Carrión, the General Manager of Inductive Automation Australia, joins Colby Clegg in this episode of Conversations With Colby. They discuss how the industrial automation market in Australia is evolving, key verticals in Australia, upcoming challenges in the industrial automation industry, and the future of Inductive Automation.

James Burnand — 4IR Solutions

4IR Solutions’ CEO James Burnand joins Colby Clegg to discuss the value of hosted solution infrastructures and the current state of security in the industrial automation industry. They also talk about the inner workings of the Sparkplug Data Dash, and share excitement over the upcoming release of Ignition 8.3.

Jason Rhodewalt — Barry-Wehmiller Design Group

Colby Clegg talks with Jason Rhodewalt, Partner at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, about steps to build a shared vision and culture with a large number of people, thoughts on the state of the industrial automation industry, the benefits to being a finalist in the Build-a-Thon, and more.

Jean-Paul Moniz — Cameco Fuel

Jean-Paul Moniz, Technical Services Coordinator for Cameco Fuel, joins Colby Clegg to discuss how he first got started with Ignition, Cameco Fuel’s digital evolution and relationship with 4IR Solutions, the importance for automation professionals to support the next generation’s education, and more.

On Water & Wastewater

Like two rivers merging, Ignition converges IT and OT for high-tech H2O utilities. Hear how Ignition is helping the water/wastewater industry find its flow with a refreshing platform approach that standardizes data and simplifies complex operational processes.