The Citect tag system consists of approximately 25,000 tags referencing the TOP Server OPC server. It became clear at the outset that the ability to normalize the Ignition tag tree into hierarchical groupings of Equipment Type and Component type was required to drive and validate the port. Due to this, for functional validation to be effective, the ‘new’ Ignition windows had to contain graphics objects with a look, window placement, and behavior equivalent to the Citect system. As there was no overall documentation for the legacy system, the port consisted of reverse-engineering the entire Citect system. The goal of the port was to move the entire legacy system to Ignition, and, as part of the process, normalize the tag tree and naming conventions with uniform HMI navigation behavior. Each party had their own methodology, naming conventions, and standards for graphic objects. The Citect system is a legacy system with various iterations enhanced over time by various parties. The project involved porting a Citect SCADA platform project based on TOP Server as the OPC server. The client is Continental Cement, a continuous-process cement plant located in Hannibal, Missouri. Ignition Exchange Community-made Ignition resources. Ignition Maker Edition Made for hobbyist and educational use. Ignition Edge Made for field and OEM devices at the edge.
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