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other client applications communicate with the Bristol networks. OpenBSI supports both
serial BSAP protocol and Ethernet Internet Protocol communication to ControlWave and
Network 3000 RTUs and controllers.
1A.3.2 OpenBSI Utilities
Above this communication layer are a group of applications known as OpenBSI Utilities.
These client utilities communicate through the server to collect and manage data gathered
from the network, generate files based on collected historical data, collect alarms, and
monitor and control OpenBSI communications.
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Communication engine for PC applications
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Supports ControlWave and Network 3000 serial and IP protocols
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RS 232, Dial-line, cellular, radio, CDPD, satellite, and Ethernet connections
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Provides on-line download & signal variable changes
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Allows network configuration through NetView
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PC and Network communication diagnostics
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OPC Server for interfacing to most HMI software
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Harvester collects historical data on request or scheduled basis
NetView is the basic configuration and application interface for all network operations.
NetView uses a tree structure for network graphical display in the Windows Explorer style.
Network nodes can be added on-line by simply dragging the node Icon into the tree. This
invokes a configuration Wizard simplifying network setup. Through the NetView Wizard,
the necessary network parameters are entered for node and IP address, alarm and message
routing, and network communication media. Once configured, selecting any node allows
direct access to the common OpenBSI utilities to reprogram, download a new application to
the node, review communication statistics, view real-time data through DataViewer, and
edit controller/RTU properties.
Local Configuration Wizard allows local communication with any attached Control-
Wave controller or RTU to download system flashware upgrades, configure cold download
parameters, and configure IP and soft-switch parameters.
DataView is an on-line utility used to collect and display several types of process data,
including signal values, data array values, signal lists, and audit trail information.
Operators have the ability to alter signal values. Multiple DataView windows may be open
simultaneously.
1A.3.3 Real-time ActiveX Controls
One of the many benefits OpenBSI brings to you is our use of open standards such as
ActiveX Controls. ActiveX is another of the Microsoft standards, which allow plug and play
with any ActiveX container, using Microsoft ActiveX container technology such as Visual
Basic, HTML web pages, and Microsoft Excel.
The set of available ActiveX Controls provides the basic functions necessary to com-
municate and collect data from ControlWaves.
1A-4 / Product Features & Overview
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