Display Fields
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|
| Name | Solution identifier | TankFarmMonitor |
| Description | Purpose/notes about solution | Production monitoring system |
| Status | Current execution state | Running (Production, Port:3101) |
| Path | Full file location | C:\Solutions\TankFarm\TankFarm.dbsln |
| Version | Solution version number | 1.2.0 |
| Modified | Last save timestamp | 2024-12-15 14:30:00 |
| Size | Database file size | 45.2 MB |
Status Indicators
| Status | Description | Color |
|---|
| Stopped | Solution not running | Gray |
| Starting | Initialization in progress | Yellow |
| Running | Active execution | Green |
| Stopping | Shutdown in progress | Orange |
| Error | Execution failed | Red |
Actions Panel
Primary Controls
| Action | Function | Requirements | Notes |
|---|
| Edit (Open Designer) | Launch Designer for configuration | Dev license, credentials | Opens in edit mode |
| Read-Only | View configuration without editing | View permissions | Checkbox option |
| Run in Profile | Start with selected profile | Runtime license | Dropdown selection |
| Stop | Halt running solution | Running state | Graceful shutdown |
Client Access
| Action | Description | Requirements |
|---|
| Open Web Displays | Launch browser interface | Runtime active, port 80/443 |
| Open RichClient Displays | Launch desktop client | .NET client installed |
| SSL | Enable secure connection | SSL certificate configured |
Execution Profiles
| Profile | Purpose | Database | Diagnostics | Security |
|---|
| Development | Testing/debugging | SQLite local | Full trace | Minimal |
| Validation | Pre-production test | Test server | Warnings | Standard |
| Production | Live operation | Production SQL | Errors only | Full |
Credentials Section
Authentication Fields
| Field | Description | Scope | Persistence |
|---|
| Username | Login identifier | This page only | Session only |
| Password | Authentication credential | This page only | Session only |
Important Notes:
- Credentials apply only to actions on this page
- Home page actions default to guest/production
- Credentials reset when navigating away
- Use Designer login for persistent authentication
| Tool | Purpose | Access Requirement |
|---|
| Property Watch | Monitor/modify tag values | Runtime active |
| Trace Window | View system messages | Always available |
| Module Information | Check module status | Runtime active |
| Runtime System Monitor | Performance metrics | Runtime active |
| Alarms Monitor | Active alarm display | Alarms configured |
| Historian Monitor | Trend chart interface | Historian configured |
Property Watch
Real-time monitoring and modification of tags and system properties.
Features
| Feature | Description | Use Case |
|---|
| Browse Tree | Navigate tag hierarchy | Find specific tags |
| Live Values | Real-time updates | Monitor changes |
| Write Values | Modify if permitted | Testing/debugging |
| IntelliSense | Auto-completion | Quick navigation |
| Search | Find tags by name | Large systems |
Object Types
| Type | Read | Write | Examples |
|---|
| Tags | YES | YES | Process values |
| System Properties | YES | NO | Runtime stats |
| Device Status | YES | NO | Communication state |
| Module Info | YES | NO | Module health |
Trace Window
System message viewer for debugging and monitoring.
Trace Levels
| Level | Messages Shown | Use Case |
|---|
| Error | Errors only | Production |
| Warning | Errors + Warnings | Validation |
| Info | All except debug | Development |
| Debug | Everything | Deep debugging |
Message Categories
| Category | Description | Color |
|---|
| System | Core runtime messages | Black |
| Device | Communication messages | Blue |
| Script | Script execution | Green |
| Database | SQL operations | Purple |
| Error | Error messages | Red |
Detailed status for each runtime module.
Module Metrics
| Metric | Description | Normal Range |
|---|
| State | Running/Stopped/Error | Running |
| CPU Usage | Processor utilization | < 50% |
| Memory | RAM consumption | < 500 MB |
| Thread Count | Active threads | 1-10 |
| Start Time | Module launch time | - |
| Errors | Error count | 0 |
Common Modules
| Module | Function | Critical |
|---|
| TServer | Main runtime process | Yes |
| Devices | Communication manager | Yes |
| Alarms | Alarm processing | No |
| Historian | Data logging | No |
| Scripts | Script execution | No |
Runtime System Monitor
System Metrics
| Metric | Description | Alert Threshold |
|---|
| CPU | Total processor usage | > 80% |
| Memory | RAM utilization | > 90% |
| Disk I/O | Read/write operations | > 100 MB/s |
| Network | Bandwidth usage | > 80% capacity |
| Handles | System handles | > 10,000 |
| Counter | Description | Update Rate |
|---|
| Tags/Second | Tag update rate | 1 second |
| Alarms/Minute | Alarm generation | 1 minute |
| DB Writes/Second | Database operations | 1 second |
| Client Count | Connected clients | Real-time |
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|
| Can't edit | File locked | Check who has it open |
| Tools disabled | Not running | Start solution first |
| No credentials | Guest access | Enter valid username |
| Profile missing | Not configured | Setup in Designer |
| Stop fails | Hung process | Force stop via Task Manager |
Log Locations
| Log Type | Path | Content |
|---|
| Runtime | Logs\Runtime\ | Execution errors |
| Diagnostics | Logs\Diagnostic\ | Tool outputs |
| Security | Logs\Security\ | Access attempts |
