GE iBox Installation And Maintenance Manual page 18

iBox/iBox Kit
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Application Software
Background A wide range of applications can be added to the iBox to enhance its functionality.
Software applications fall into three categories:
• Data Collection Applications (DCA)
• Data Processing Applications (DPA)
• Data Translation Applications (DTA)
Data Data Collection Applications are used to import (collect) data from external sources,
Collection and to pass this data to WIN (the system point database manager) for storage in the
system database. DCAs also forward output requests from the system database to
Applications
external sources.
Data Data Processing Applications are configured to select and format data from the
Processing system database, and forward this data to a SCADA host or master station
Applications
Data A combination of a DPA and a DCA, Data Translation Applications use data from
Translation the system database to perform logical operations, the results of which create new
Applications data. This new data is then placed back in the system database, where it can be used
as input/output data by another application.
Firmware The set of applications installed on an iBox is referred to as its "firmware".
Firmware is installed in the iBox flash memory prior to shipment. The iBox
operational characteristics can, however, be upgraded at a later date.
Contact your GE Digital Energy representative for more information on firmware
upgrades.
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