Wonderware Operations Integration - TI500 v1.17 Server (G-2.1 Series) Readme

Last revision: 10/30/2017

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About This Release

This document contains important information about the Wonderware® Operations Integration - Supervisory Texas Instruments TI500 Server (TI500 OI Server).

New Features/ Enhancements

• Support for UDP/IP and improved performance for TCP/IP

  In the Channel Selector screen, the Serial Encapsulation field is changed to Serial/Ethernet which includes the following options:

  • Serial (TBP): for direct serial communication with the device using Transparent Byte Protocol (TBP).
  • Serial (NITP): for direct serial communication with the device using Non-Intelligent Terminal Protocol (NITP).
  • TCP: to communicate over a TCP Ethernet connection.
  • UDP: to communicate over a UDP Ethernet connection.

  Both TCP and UDP use CAMP protocol for communication.

  For more information refer Wonderware Operations Integration – Supervisory Texas Instruments TI500 Server help.

• Support for Drum Memory.
• Support for Loop and PID Variables.
• Improved OI Server Reliability and Performance.
• Support for Strings.

System Requirements

Operating Systems

For a list of supported operating systems for OI Servers, refer to the "Wonderware Operations Integration Core Readme", or to the Schneider Electric Global Customer Support website, product compatibility information:

https://gcsresource.invensys.com/ProductCompatibility/HTMLClient

Hardware Requirements

To run an OI Server,we recommend as a minimum the following hardware configurations:

• 2GHz or faster processor,32-bit or 64-bit (Intel Itanium processor is not supported)
• RAM:1GB or more (512 MB minimum supported but may limit performance and some features)
• At least 8GB of available hard drive space
• Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

When deploying the OI Server in a virtual environment using Hyper-V, additional hardware requirements apply. Refer to the following website for more information about Hyper-V:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt169373.aspx

Texas Instruments Controller Hardware and Firmware

Information on specific Texas Instruments controller and firmware versions supported by the TI500 OI Server can be found in the Wonderware Operations Integration - Supervisory Texas Instruments TI500 Server help file. You can also refer to the Schneider Electric Global Customer Support website, product compatibility information:

https://gcsresource.invensys.com/ProductCompatibility/HTMLClient

Installation Information

Installation Checklist

The Wonderware Operations Integration Core (OI Core) G-2.1 or higher must be installed prior to the installation of the OI Server.

Before installing the OI Server, it is strongly recommended that you exit all Wonderware programs, including executable (.EXE) files and services.

Installation Procedure

Download the OI Server from the Schneider Electric Global Customer Support website: https://softwaresupportsp.invensys.com/Pages/CustomerDashBoard.aspx

To install the OI Server, double-click Setup.msi. When setup is complete, the message "Setup was successful" is displayed.

Upgrade Installation from Previous Version of OI TI500

During the installation, if a previous configuration with TCP/IP or UDP/IP using Serial Encapsulation exists in the machine, a warning message will display guiding you to upgrade or to exit.

• To convert all existing UDP/IP or TCP/IP using Serial Encapsulation (NITP) connections to UDP or TCP(using CAMP) respectively, click OK.
• To end the upgrade installation and retain the existing version and configurations, click Exit.

Resolved Issues

The following issues are resolved in this release of the TI500 OI Server:

Known Issues

There are no known issues in this release.

TI500 OI Server Documentation

The TI500 OI Server documentation set includes the following guides:

• Wonderware Operations Integration - Supervisory Texas Instruments TI500 Server help file. This guide describes the user interface and functions of the Wonderware TI500 OI Server.
• Wonderware Operations Integration Server Manager help file. This guide describes the runtime Configuration, Diagnostics, and Activation/Deactivation aspects of a Operations Integration Server (OI Server). These aspects of any OI Server are maintained through the generic component called the OI Server Manager.
• License Utility Guide. This guide describes how to use the License Utility to install license files and browse valid license files on the network.
• LogFlag Editor User's Guide. This documentation describes the user interface and functions of the LogFlag Editor utility. This utility can be opened only from the Log Viewer, a part of the System Management Console suite of utilities.
• Log Viewer User's Guide. This guide provides information about the Logger™ and the Log Viewer snap-in to the System Management Console.