Learn GE-IFIX-EXTENSIONS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Monitor temperature and pressure in a chemical plant with advanced trending
Generate daily production reports from historian data
Configure alarms for critical process deviations and send notifications via email/SMS
Visualize real-time data on web or mobile dashboards for remote monitoring
Integrate iFIX data with ERP or predictive maintenance systems
Troubleshooting
Verify extension compatibility with iFIX version
Check communication driver configuration
Ensure historian or database connectivity
Monitor SCADA logs for errors
Validate alarms and trend displays on client screens
Testing Guide
Simulate process variables using iFIX test tools
Validate alarm triggers and notifications
Check trend data accuracy in historian
Test web and mobile dashboards
Perform full system integration testing
Deployment Options
Deploy SCADA projects with extensions on iFIX server
Install client applications on operator workstations
Enable historian logging and reporting modules
Publish dashboards to web and mobile devices
Integrate with IoT and enterprise systems for real-time insights
Tools Ecosystem
iFIX SCADA/HMI software
iFIX Historian
Connectivity drivers (OPC, Modbus, MQTT)
Web and mobile visualization modules
Reporting and analytics add-ons
Integrations
PLC and RTU systems via OPC/Modbus drivers
IoT sensors via MQTT or REST APIs
Enterprise systems (ERP, MES) for analytics
Historian for long-term data storage
Third-party visualization and reporting platforms
Productivity Tips
Use pre-built extensions to reduce development time
Leverage dashboards for rapid process insights
Automate reports and alarms
Maintain backup and version control
Simulate processes before deployment
Challenges
Managing extension compatibility with iFIX versions
Optimizing historian and trend performance
Integrating IoT and enterprise systems
Designing scalable HMI and mobile dashboards
Maintaining secure access and backups