Learn GE-IFIX-EXTENSIONS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
iFIX client-server architecture with real-time SCADA engine
Extensions act as add-ons to enhance client, server, or historian functionality
Communication drivers connect to PLCs, RTUs, and IoT devices
Web and mobile modules provide remote visualization
Integration modules allow historian and enterprise data access
Rendering Model
SCADA engine collects real-time data from PLCs/RTUs
Extensions enhance HMI and dashboard visualization
Historian logs data for trends and reports
Web/mobile modules provide remote access
Analytics modules process data for predictive insights
Architectural Patterns
Client-server SCADA architecture
Extension modules layered on core SCADA/HMI
Event-driven alarms and notifications
Historian integration for long-term data storage
IoT and enterprise system connectivity
Real World Architectures
Chemical plant process monitoring with historian and alarms
Power plant SCADA with advanced dashboards and reporting
Oil & gas pipeline monitoring with IoT sensors
Food & beverage production line visualization
Multi-site industrial monitoring with cloud integration
Design Principles
Modular add-ons for extensibility
Real-time process monitoring and visualization
Historical data logging for reporting and compliance
Connectivity to industrial and IoT devices
Scalable architecture for small to large plants
Scalability Guide
Add extensions incrementally as needed
Scale historian and reporting for large datasets
Deploy web/mobile dashboards for multiple sites
Integrate IoT and enterprise systems progressively
Optimize server performance for real-time monitoring
Migration Guide
Upgrade iFIX and extension versions
Verify communication driver compatibility
Migrate legacy projects to updated extensions
Validate dashboards, alarms, and historian settings
Backup and document all project files