Hello All,
I was looking to get some assistance/advice on a particular upgrade we are trying to complete.
We currently have a SCADA system running a FactoryTalk View SE Server on one machine (server computer) and FactoryTalk View SE Client on another machine (view node).
Since we only have one server, our clients wanted us to create a backup system in case the system goes down. Due to cash limitations, we had the idea of creating a FactoryTalk View SE Station application and running it on a laptop in the case of an emergency. The process is not critical that we needed a failover right away, we could have some time for this laptop to boot up and assume control of the SCADA.
My question is, what is the best way to approach putting the program on the new laptop? We assume that since it is a server/client we cannot simply take a backup from the server and restore it on our station machine. Our plan of approach would be:
1. Export Tag/Alarm Database from Server/Import Tag/Alarm Database to Station Machine
2. Add screens from previous application to Station Application via "Add component ..."
3. Configure communication to match communication configuration of previous system.
4. Run application to test for bugs, etc.
I feel that it is not as easy as I've laid it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you require any more information.
Thanks.
I was looking to get some assistance/advice on a particular upgrade we are trying to complete.
We currently have a SCADA system running a FactoryTalk View SE Server on one machine (server computer) and FactoryTalk View SE Client on another machine (view node).
Since we only have one server, our clients wanted us to create a backup system in case the system goes down. Due to cash limitations, we had the idea of creating a FactoryTalk View SE Station application and running it on a laptop in the case of an emergency. The process is not critical that we needed a failover right away, we could have some time for this laptop to boot up and assume control of the SCADA.
My question is, what is the best way to approach putting the program on the new laptop? We assume that since it is a server/client we cannot simply take a backup from the server and restore it on our station machine. Our plan of approach would be:
1. Export Tag/Alarm Database from Server/Import Tag/Alarm Database to Station Machine
2. Add screens from previous application to Station Application via "Add component ..."
3. Configure communication to match communication configuration of previous system.
4. Run application to test for bugs, etc.
I feel that it is not as easy as I've laid it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you require any more information.
Thanks.