CMX Architecture

CMX Process Control System is an integrated set of flexible data acquisition and control tools for developing and implementing real PC-based, DCS-like, process control applications.

The extensions to the CMX Process Control System are highly optimized client-server and peer-to-peer network modules running on CMX Process Control System Advanced Server and client machines. The CMX Process Control Advanced Server is a full-featured, powerful, redundant applications server that provides the user with a complete redundant communication infrastructure as well as a Data Acquisition, Continuous Control, Batch/Sequence Control, Historization and User Interface. The CMX Enterprise Manager client computer is a full-featured Operating or Engineering Development machine. The CMX Enterprise Server is a MS Windows Advanced Server running a SQL Server used for long term data storage and retrieval.

The CMX Network groups together CMX Servers, CMX Clients, CMX Enterprise Application Servers, CMX Explorer ActiveX Components, Printers, Routers, Switches and IP Terminals. It utilizes Ethernet network hardware and TCP/IP protocol. Unlike other PC networks, CMX Network does not require dedicated server hardware. It uses the multi-user and multi-tasking power of CMX Server’s operating system to provide transparent networking across networks.

CMX Process Control Advanced Server

The CMX Process Control Advanced Server is a full-featured, powerful, redundant applications server that provides the user with a complete redundant communication infrastructure as well as a Data Acquisition, Continuous Control, Batch/Sequence Control, Historization and User Interface.

The CMX Advanced Server:

• Distributed Server Architecture
• True Continuous Control Tag Database
• Fully ANSI/ISA-SP88 compliant Sequence and Batch Control System
• Complete Continuous and Unit History Module
• Fully Transparent Redundant Servers Support
• Utilizing TCP/IP Protocol over a Fault Tolerant Redundant Ethernet for Networking
• Full-featured Client-Server and Server-To-Server Infrastructure Support
• Supports for Sixteen Operation/Engineering Consoles per Server

CMX Enterprise Manager

The CMX Enterprise Manager, new version 3.6, is a fully integrated HMI environment running on CMX Client computers. It provides both Plant Engineers and Operators a view into CMX Process Control Systems. CMX Enterprise Manager is an enterprise-wide, plant-wide visualization for these PC based, true DCS systems - where information is shared within and between enterprises and plants - fully integrated with all types of information and tools needed to empower the operator and system designer.

• Centralized Management and Monitoring for Multiple Enterprises Server and Clients
• Integrated HMI/Operating and/or Development Environment
• Integrated Historical Data Quires and Analysis Client
• Global Plant Wide Alarms and Event Viewing from the Enterprise Server
• Integrated with existing CMX Process Control System Security
• Utilizing TCP/IP Protocol over a Fault Tolerant Redundant Ethernet for Networking
• Utilizing MS Embedded XP Computer Hardware
• Remote Server Backup and Restore
• Off-Line CMX and PLC Database Import
• Multi-thread FTP Client Protocol Support
• Multi-monitor and Touch-screen support with easy Window Management
• Utilizing standard MS Access Database format (*.mdb) for CMX database files
• Support for Global access via Ethernet, Dial-up, Wireless and Internet Connectivity

    Operating Console Screen                      Engineering Console Screen

Explorer Global Status/DB Window     Alarm and Function Change Reporter

Integrated Multi-Language Editor         Enterprise Wide FTP File Explorer Window          

CMX Enterprise Manager - Alarm and Event Viewer

The CMX Enterprise Server integrates all history data available on one or more CMX Systems into a SQL relational database server that multiple CMX Enterprise Manager can access locally or remotely via Internet VPN connection. The AE Viewer module support the following feature:

• Enterprise Wide Client/Server Architecture - Alarm and Event viewer provides easy access to data from anywhere on your plant network
  • Multi-user Client Support
  • Integrated Module in CMX Enterprise Manager
• Remote viewing of alarms and events. Alarms and Events Viewer may be located outside the local CMX System, allowing remote viewing capability of any or all CMX alarms and events.
• Real-time and Historical Alarm and Event Summary:
  • Tabular Form Display
  • Color Coded Chart based on Type and State Levels for easy recognition
  • Acknowledge Alarm and Events to any or all CMX Servers
  • Configurable User Access mode for View Only vs. Operation Mode
• Efficient Event Filtering - AE Viewer user may filter the alarms and events based on their individual requirements.
• Enterprise/Plants/Sites/Unit/Group Alarm and Change Filtering with a TreeView of the Plant, Site, Unit and Functional Alarm Groups
• Unit and System Message Filtering Support
  • Unit History File Logging Messages
  • Sequence Event Log Messages
• Configurable User Profile Logging Support
  • User Specific Data Displayed of Alarm and Messages
  • Unit Specific Data Displayed of Alarm and Messages
• Voice and Audio/Horn Annunciation of Alarms and Messages
  • Play Windows Audio file with a new alarm or message
  • User Configurable
• Historical Alarm Analysis Summary and Tracking Display - A summary display of the highest attained Alarms and Message.
• Open Industry Standard Based Architecture - ODBC and/or ADO Connectivity
• Web and VPN Connectivity Support allows for easy access to Alarm and Event of Real-Time or Historical data from anywhere

Real-Time Alarm and Event Viewer           Historical Alarm and Event Viewer

CMX Windows COMM Service Communication

The CMX Communication Component is an add-on component for programs that support Windows API's, to gain access to the CMX Server Communication Service via the CMX High Performance Peer-To-Peer Protocol Network. Applications like MS Excel, Power Point and Access would have global access to CMX real-time data, as well as on-demand, historical, configuration or event data. It can also be used to create custom applications in C, C++, Delphi or Visual Basic and provide access to CMX Databases.

• Complete Access To and From all Real-Time and Historical Data and Databases
• Built-in Global CMX Network Diagnostics and Monitoring
• Global Alarm and Message Indications
• Add on Container for Windows programs
• Custom user API interface for user created applications
• Build-in CMX Client and Server Node Map Services

CMX Communication Component in MS Excel Spreadsheet