Connectivity
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Overview
FrameworX 10.1 provides comprehensive connectivity options to integrate with industrial equipment, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms. With 70+ native drivers included at no additional cost, protocol standards support, and certified partner integrations, you can connect to virtually any data source in your industrial environment.
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- Use encrypted protocols (OPC UA, MQTT TLS) for external connections
- Implement VLANs to segment network traffic
- Configure firewalls between IT/OT networks
- Regular certificate rotation for secure protocols
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Driver not connecting | Incorrect IP or port | Verify network settings and firewall rules |
| Intermittent data loss | Network congestion | Adjust polling rates, implement buffering |
| High CPU usage | Too many synchronous reads | Use asynchronous operations, optimize scan groups |
| Certificate errors | Expired or untrusted certs | Update certificates, check system time |
| Tag quality "Bad" | Communication timeout | Increase timeout values, check physical connection |
Common Integration Patterns
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