GE Introduces IGS Drivers For Proficy Software

GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of Industrial Gateway Server (IGS) 7.5 drivers for its Proficy software. This offering, utilising industry-standard Kepware KEPServerEX and driver technology, includes more than 100 protocols, which enables connectivity to thousands of different control hardware and instruments. Several of the connectivity solutions support vertical industry-specific hardware.

A single IGS 7.5 instance allows customers to connect to a variety of devices, IGS 7.5 provides users with an opportunity to consolidate information from different control hardware and instruments to visualise, control, analyse and optimise via connected Proficy HMI/Scada, MES, EMI or Workflow software. It is optimised to use the maximum possible speed supported by the devices with built-in diagnostics for communication errors and complete browsing functionality into devices.

This connectivity solution allows customers to manage operations from a more complete perspective, allowing them to process various data points and correlate multiple process indicators. IGS 7.5 provides robust connectivity through the latest OPC DA standards and also comes with a native Proficy Ifix interface that takes speed and reliability further. It goes beyond Proficy Ifix HMI/Scada solutions and can be used with the entire Proficy software portfolio, such as Proficy Cimplicity, Workflow, Plant Applications and Historian.

The native interface into the Proficy Ifix software is another feature of this driver. The enhanced IGS 7.5 application supports remote and offline configuration options without disrupting communications. Existing customers can upgrade to the enhanced IGS 7.5 and access all the latest added device connectivity options quickly. GE's ongoing work with Kepware keeps the product in tune with technology changes and connections to newer devices.

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