Overview
FrameworX 10.1 follows a modular architecture designed for industrial applications, providing a complete solution from field connectivity to enterprise integration.
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Three-Tier Architecture
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Core Components
Component
Purpose
Key Features
SolutionCenter
Solution management and launch point
- Create/open solutions
- License management
- Server configuration
- Launch Designer and Runtime
Designer
Configuration environment
- Unified development interface
- Module configuration
- Display creation
- Multi-user support
Runtime
Execution environment
- Real-time data processing
- Client connections
- Module execution
- Performance monitoring
The Four Pillars Architecture
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Every FrameworX solution is built on four foundational pillars that work together to create a complete industrial application:
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1. Unified Namespace (UNS) - Foundation LayerThe UNS serves as the central data model for your entire solution:
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1. Unified Namespace (UNS) - Foundation Layer
The UNS serves as the central data model for your entire solution:
- Tags - Real-time data points with types, scaling, and properties
- Asset Tree - Hierarchical organization of your plant/process
- User Data Types (UDTs) - Reusable templates for complex objects
- TagProviders - External data source connections
2. Process Modules - Industrial Integration Layer
Connect and collect data from field devices and industrial systems:
- Devices - 70+ native drivers for PLCs, RTUs, and field devices
- Alarms - Event detection, notification, and audit trail
- Historians - Time-series data storage and retrieval
3. Application Modules - Business Logic Layer
Process and transform data for business needs:
- Scripts - Custom logic in C#, VB.NET, Python, JavaScript
- Datasets - SQL database connections and queries
- Reports - Document generation and data export
4. User Interface - Visualization Layer
Present information to operators and managers:
- Displays - HMI/SCADA screens with rich graphics
- Dashboards - KPI monitoring and analytics
- Clients - Rich (.NET), Web (HTML5), and Mobile applications
Data Flow
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Diagram showing data flow from field devices through UNS to displays
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Deployment Architectures
Standalone Configuration
- Single server with local clients
- Ideal for small to medium applications
- Simplified maintenance
Distributed Architecture
- Multiple servers across locations
- Remote I/O and data concentrators
- Enterprise-wide solutions
Redundant Systems
- Hot-standby failover
- No data loss during switchover
- Mission-critical applications
Cloud and Hybrid
- Cloud-hosted servers
- Edge devices for local processing
- Flexible scaling
Key Architectural Benefits
Benefit | Description | Impact |
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Unified Development | Single Designer for all modules | Reduced learning curve |
Modular Design | Independent module operation | Easier troubleshooting |
Open Standards | OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs | Enterprise integration |
Scalability | From embedded to enterprise | Investment protection |
Platform Agnostic | Windows, Linux, Docker | Deployment flexibility |
Core Components
Component | Purpose | Key Features |
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SolutionCenter | Solution management and launch point |
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Designer | Configuration environment |
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Runtime | Execution environment |
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