I have a customer who hates having computers on the factory floor (don’t necessarily blame him). We proposed a single work cell system with Ignition Edge Vision (probably) HMI. Typically we are buying Advantech UNO PCs and running edge panel on windows.
The project needs rudimentary data logging (csv or similar). Could probably use the built in edge historian but probably need longer storage than allowed.
Should I be running this on Linux to give it more of an embedded experience (satisfy customers concerns about Windows updates etc.). I’ve never actually deployed on Linux. Assume I’m a reasonably competent programmer (no comments plz:)), pretty easy to set up and deploy? Are there any off the shelf PCs with Ignotion Edge pre-installed on Linux? I know I’ve seen some on the market, but hoping for some positive recommendations.
RevPi looks cool. I did some more searching after posting this.. Looks like the Onlogic IGN800 of the IGNE-UNO series from Advantech might be a good fit. I’ll probably get one and familiarize myself with Linux.
There isn’t a massive difference in Edge, and a stripped-back licence. Are you aware you can buy 1 Vision seat, which actually allows two Vision clients to run, so long as one is on the gateway, like Edge?
Forget transaction groups, script it.
For other modules, like reporting, you can get 1 report, but to get a price you have to reach out to sales at IA.
Hardware wise, I use (for Edge) the OnLogic CL250, Ubuntu.
We use RevPi and Siemens IM315 panels. Super affordable and look way nicer than the advantech for build quality. Also big brand availability. Also Linux. Windows doesn't belong on these type of systems, too bloated.
Same hardware here. The CL250 is a nice little unit. And with the new Ubuntus you can setup remote login AND remote desktop separately, which is a nice little feature.