Process Modules form the industrial integration layer of FrameworX, connecting your solution to the physical world. These modules handle all aspects of field device communication, event detection and management, and time-series data collection.
Working together, they collect raw data from your process, monitor conditions, generate notifications, and store historical records - providing the real-time and historical data foundation for your industrial application.
Where Process Modules Fit
Process Modules bridge the gap between field equipment and your application:
- Connect to - PLCs, RTUs, sensors, and industrial equipment
- Collect from - Real-time process values and equipment status
- Monitor for - Alarm conditions and critical events
- Store in - Time-series databases for trending and analysis
- Feed to - Application logic and user interfaces
The Three Core Process Modules
Devices Module - Field Communication
The Devices module manages all communication with industrial equipment:
- 70+ Native Drivers - Direct connection without middleware
- Multi-Protocol Support - Simultaneous different protocols
- Redundant Paths - Primary and backup connections
- Store and Forward - Buffer data during outages
- Automatic Recovery - Self-healing connections
Alarms Module - Event Management
The Alarms module provides comprehensive event detection and notification:
- Real-Time Monitoring - Continuous condition evaluation
- Flexible Conditions - Limits, deviation, rate-of-change
- Notification System - Email, SMS, audio, visual
- Acknowledgment Tracking - Operator response management
- Complete Audit Trail - Regulatory compliance
Historian Module - Time-Series Storage
The Historian module captures and stores process data over time:
- High-Speed Collection - Millisecond resolution
- Data Compression - Efficient storage algorithms
- Multiple Storage Options - Local, SQL, cloud
- Automatic Aggregation - Hourly, daily, monthly summaries
- Built-in Retrieval - Trending and analysis tools
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