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Your Focus Areas in FrameworX

As a control engineer working with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, this guide helps you navigate FrameworX documentation efficiently.

Start Here

Core Concepts to Understand

Platform Overview

  • [Architecture] - Understand system topology and deployment
  • [Technology Foundation] → [Vendor-Native Drivers vs OPC UA] - Critical for device connectivity
  • [The Four Pillars] - Focus on P2: Process Modules

Essential Tutorials

Get Connected Quickly

  • [First Solution - 5 min] - Quick system overview
  • [Connect to a Modbus Device Tutorial] - Most common starting point
  • [P2: Process Modules / Industrial Operations Tutorial] - Your primary learning path

Key How-to Guides

Daily Tasks

  • [Devices Module (How-to Guide)] - Step-by-step device configuration
  • [Alarms Module (How-to Guide)] - Alarm setup and management
  • [Historian Module (How-to Guide)] - Data logging configuration
  • [Displays Module (How-to Guide)] - Building operator screens

Technical References

Device Communication

  • [Devices Module (Reference)] - Complete driver documentation
  • [Connectors Library] - Browse 100+ native drivers
  • Communication protocols you likely need:
    • Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP
    • Siemens S7
    • Modbus TCP/RTU
    • OPC UA

Standards Compliance

Relevant to control engineering:

  • [ISA-95 Implementation] - Equipment hierarchy
  • [ISA-18.2 Alarm Management] - Alarm standards
  • [IEC 61131-3] - Programming languages support

Setting Up PLCs

  1. Review [Connectors Library] for your PLC brand
  2. Follow [Devices Module (How-to Guide)]
  3. Check [Device Communication Troubleshooting]

Building HMIs

  1. Start with [Displays Module (Concept)]
  2. Use [Canvas Displays vs Dashboards] to choose approach
  3. Apply [HMI Design Best Practices]

Implementing Alarms

  1. Read [Alarms Module (Concept)] for philosophy
  2. Configure using [Alarms Module (How-to Guide)]
  3. Follow [ISA-18.2 Alarm Management] standards

Recommended Learning Sequence

Week 1: Connectivity

  • Connect your first PLC
  • Import tags to UNS
  • Verify communication

Week 2: Visualization

  • Build basic displays
  • Create motor/valve symbols
  • Test runtime operation

Week 3: Alarms & History

  • Configure process alarms
  • Set up data logging
  • Build trending displays

Week 4: Integration

  • Add control logic
  • Implement calculations
  • Complete your first project

Community Resources

  • [Community Forum - Devices Section] - Device-specific questions
  • [Sample Projects] - Control system examples
  • [Symbol Library] - Pre-built HMI components

Need Help?

Common Issues:

  • PLC won't connect → [Device Troubleshooting Guide]
  • Tags not updating → [UNS Configuration Guide]
  • Display performance → [Optimization Best Practices]

Support Channels:

  • [Technical Support] - Direct assistance
  • [Community Forum] - Peer support
  • [Knowledge Base] - Searchable solutions


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