Overview
FrameworX 10.1 follows a modular architecture designed for industrial applications, providing a complete solution from field connectivity to enterprise integration.
The Four Pillars Architecture
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 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
System Architecture
Three-Tier Architecture
- Presentation Tier
- Rich Client (.NET)
- Web Client (WebAssembly)
- Mobile Client (WebAssembly)
- Application Tier
- FrameworX Runtime (TServer)
- UNS (Tag & UDT) | Field Devices | Alarms
- Historian | Reports | Dataset SQL | Scripts
- Data Tier
- Solution DB (configuration), Historian DB (Time-Series) and Alarms DB
- External SQL, Objects DB, or Cloud Storage, or custom connectors
- Drivers (70+ field protocols), OPC-UA, MQTT + third-party extensions
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 |
Platform Components
The platform operates through three essential workspaces:
- [Platform Architecture (Concept)] - Technical foundation and component integration
- [Solution Center (Concept)] - Solution management and launch point
- [Designer Workspace (Concept)] - Configuration environment for all modules
- [Runtime Environment (Concept)] - Execution environment for deployed solutions
- [Network Topologies (Concept)] - Deployment architectures from standalone to distributed
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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The Four Pillars Architecture
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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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2. Process Modules - Industrial Integration LayerConnect and collect data from field devices and industrial systems:
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3. Application Modules - Business Logic LayerProcess and transform data for business needs:
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4. User Interface - Visualization LayerPresent information to operators and managers:
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Deployment Architectures
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Standalone Configuration
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Redundant Systems
| Cloud and Hybrid
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Key Architectural Benefits
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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 |
Platform UI environment
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SolutionCenter | Solution management and launch point |
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Designer | Solution Configuration |
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Runtime | Execution environment |
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