Truly Open Platform
Download the iX Developer Reference ManualThe open technology of iX automation software takes advantages of .NET controls, C# scripting, WPF objects, giving you more options than ever. The open architecture allows for a wide range of opportunities to enhance both the looks and the functionality of your HMI applications. iX Software offers enhanced connectivity with simple real-time exchange of data between controllers as well as SQL and OPC server communications if installed on your network. See for yourself and download an iX Developer demo today.
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Click for VideoOPC Connectivity
iX provides you with an open platform solution that is compatible with all major automation systems. OPC data access is an industry standard, providing specifications for communicating real-time data from data acquisition devices such as PLCs to display and HMI devices.
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Your Choice of Hardware Platforms
iX offers you a choice of runtime platforms e.g. the iX Panels, the second generation of Beijer Electronics' award-winning operator panels, or the iX Panel Pro industrial PCs - or any other industrial PC of your choice.
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Click for VideoC# Scripting
iX utilizes Microsoft's simple, modern and object-oriented programming language C# (C sharp) for writing applications and to customize the functionality of an object. iX affords simplified script for applications, allowing you to choose from predefined or your own choice of script.
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Click for VideoMultiple Controller Applications
iX's multi-controller applications allow you to manage only one project covering all the different controller scenarios you need. One tag can be connected to several controllers, which allows the same HMI application to work with different PLCs. You can mix signals from multiple PLCs and other devices in each project.
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Click for VideoSQL Connectivity
iX supports the SQL industry standard letting you enjoy quick and easy storage, retrieval and management of data in relational database management systems.
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Third Party Components
Benefit from predefined, third party graphical components that you can import to the software and utilize in your applications. You can get customized predefined components, order ready-made components from the Internet or order the components you need from the suppliers of your choice.
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Click for VideoImport .NET Controls
iX utilizes Microsoft's .NET Framework, a software technology compatible with a number of Microsoft Windows operating systems. iX offers you infinite creative possibilities for customization as well as the freedom to create your own objects and .NET controls.
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Click for VideoController Data Exchange
iX enables controller data exchange with real-time exchange of data between controllers regardless of the brand of equipment you use. Real-time data exchange between different brands of automation equipment is easy. Simply choose to execute data exchange on the basis of either pre-selected times or events.
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Click for VideoOnline Driver Configuration
Save extensive programming time by selecting the PLC drivers during runtime. To do this, prepare your PLC protocol to allow the end-user to choose the final driver on their machine.
