Platform Architecture

The Modern SCADA Platform. Built on .NET. Unified by Design.

FrameworX 10.1

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

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The Four Pillars Architecture

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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:

a complete industrial automation platform that delivers real-time operations, native UNS architecture, and AI-ready capabilities through a unified development and runtime environment.

Architecture

System architecture enabling deployments from edge devices to enterprise systems. Three-tier design supporting standalone, distributed, and cloud deployments with seamless scaling.

Technology Foundation

Built on .NET 8 for cross-platform execution. Native support for

C#, VB.NET, and Python

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

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

3. WebAssembly technology enables build-once, deploy-anywhere to desktop, web, and mobile.

Product Editions

• Enterprise - Full SCADA/IIoT platform with unlimited or I/O-scaled options
• MachineHMI - Local visualization and control
• EdgeConnect - Autonomous edge operations with UNS and SQL
• Distributed Systems - DataHub Station and Displays Portal components

Security & Operations

Millisecond performance with enterprise-grade security. RBAC authentication, audit trails, Git integration for version control, and comprehensive DevOps APIs.

Key Differentiators

• Modern Foundation - Latest .NET technologies with native high-speed drivers
• Unified by Design - Single designer, SCADA + EDGE UNS + AI-ready, multi-platform runtime
• Complete from Day One - All modules included, 100+ connectors, unlimited scaling

Next Steps

• New to FrameworX? Start with Architecture then explore The Four Pillars
• Evaluating the platform? Review Key Differentiators and Product Editions
• Ready to build? Continue to The Four Pillars for detailed module information

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Benefit

Description

Impact

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