Learn GE-IFIX with Real Code Examples

iFIX is a SCADA/HMI system for supervisory control and data visualization.

Provides real-time process monitoring and control using high-performance graphics.

Includes a built-in tag database, drivers, and OPC connectivity.

Integrates tightly with GE Proficy Historian for long-term data storage.

Widely used in manufacturing, power plants, water treatment, oil & gas, and utilities.

SCADA visualization

Tag database management

Scripting with VBA

Alarm viewer and trend tools

Driver configuration and data acquisition

Tags - Core data references

Pictures - HMI/SCADA graphic screens

Blocks - Internal logic elements

Drivers - Hardware connectivity modules

Historian - Long-term data storage

Pictures folder

Tag database

VBA scripts

Drivers configuration

Alarms and trending setup

Create graphic screens in Workspace

Define tags and I/O addresses

Configure alarms and trends

Link to Historian

Test runtime and deploy to operators

Beginner: basic screens and tags

Intermediate: alarms and historian trending

Advanced: scripting with VBA

Expert: multiple-node SCADA networks

Architect: full redundancy with Historian integration

iFIX vs Wonderware: iFIX stronger in historian integration.

iFIX vs Ignition: Ignition more modern and modular.

iFIX vs WinCC: iFIX better for traditional industries and FDA compliance.

iFIX vs Cimplicity: Both GE, but Cimplicity suits discrete manufacturing.

iFIX vs FactoryTalk View: GE stronger in water/wastewater; Rockwell better for discrete automation.

1990s - Early FIX DMACS

2000s - iFIX modernization

2015 - Enhanced security and mobility

2020 - Operations Hub integration

2023 - OPC UA improvements

2025 - Latest runtime and Workspace enhancements

SCADA - Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition

Tag - Data reference for signals

Picture - HMI graphic screen

Block - Logic element

Historian - Long-term data storage