Proficy - AckSync

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Proficy iFIX Alarm Acknowledgement Synchronisation Tool
AckSync enables synchronization of Alarm Acknowledgments between database blocks on networked iFIX SCADA servers. Supports two or more iFIX SCADA Servers (iFIX v4.x to iFIX v5.x)

AckSync is well suited to Utilities that require a Disaster Recovery strategy as part of their SCADA architecture. The third Server (or Server Pair) can be located in a separate building safe-guarded from the primary system - 50 Kilometres or further away.   AckSync was originally developed for District Councils using 3 x SCADA Server architectures and DNP3 data-sources, however it is not limited to this - you can use AckSync anywhere.

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  • Ideal when using iFIX v5.x in Maintenance Mode
  • Increase your SCADA Redundancy option from two Servers to three or more (Disaster Recovery)
  • Warm and Hot Standby configurations

 

 

AckSync Features:

  • Enables Alarm Acknowledgment Synchronization between 2 or more iFIX SCADA Servers
  • Supports Proficy iFIX v4.x/v5.x – including iFIX v5.x in Maintenance Mode
  • Can work alongside both Dual Connectivity (iFIX v3.x/v4.x) and Enhanced Failover (iFIX v5.x) redundancy configurations.
  • Does not require the Process Databases to be identical between SCADA Servers
  • Offers Alarm Acknowledgment Synchronization following Server restart, PDB-reload and Block editing with no scripting required
  • Also enables Alarm Acknowledgment Synchronization between different versions of iFIX
  • Enables iFIX v5.x Servers to operate as independent HOT Connectivity Nodes with Alarm Acknowledgments synchronized between Servers
  • Can be used to replace the built-in Alm_Sync Application in iFIX v4.5 and earlier
  • Can be used to add additional Hot Connectivity Redundant Servers to exiting installations of both Redundancy flavours. Increase a 2 Server Redundant Pair to include a third Server
  • Minimal CPU and Network requirements
  • It does not require additional networking components
  • Can be launched from the iFIX SCU Tasks
  • Supports integration with iFIX running as a Windows Service
  • Logs files are named according to the Date of processing
  • Activity logs for every synchronization attemp

 

Application Background:

  • Developed by The Industrial Interface Company (NZ) Ltd
  • Built using standard tools from the iFIXv5.1 EDA Toolkit
  • Processes approximately 10 Queue Entries per second
  • Can be altered to process faster if required (contact us for details)

Operating Systems Tested and Approved:

  • Windows 7 64-Bit
  • Windows XP Professional SP3
  • Windows 2003 Server 32-Bit SP2
  • Windows 2008 Server 32-Bit SP1