iBox/iBox Kit
Installation and Maintenance Guide
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Application Software
Background
A wide range of applications can be added to the iBox to enhance its functionality.
Software applications fall into three categories:
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Data Collection Applications (DCA)
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Data Processing Applications (DPA)
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Data Translation Applications (DTA)
Data
Collection
Applications
Data Collection Applications are used to import (collect) data from external sources,
and to pass this data to WIN (the system point database manager) for storage in the
system database. DCAs also forward output requests from the system database to
external sources.
Data
Processing
Applications
Data Processing Applications are configured to select and format data from the
system database, and forward this data to a SCADA host or master station
Data
Translation
Applications
A combination of a DPA and a DCA, Data Translation Applications use data from
the system database to perform logical operations, the results of which create new
data. This new data is then placed back in the system database, where it can be used
as input/output data by another application.
Firmware
The set of applications installed on an iBox is referred to as its “firmware”.
Firmware is installed in the iBox flash memory prior to shipment. The iBox
operational characteristics can, however, be upgraded at a later date.
Contact your GE Digital Energy representative for more information on firmware
upgrades.
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