PRAXIS PROTOCOL ENGINE:

The Praxis Protocol Engine (PPE or PPEngine) is a Windows hosted server, designed to provide multi-port, multi-protocol communications common to the industrial SCADA market. The PPE accesses data from a variety of field devices, including radio, direct lines, microwave and satellite, using different communication protocols through a single server. The data is presented to the user via Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE), a standard communication protocl developed by Microsoft for interapplication data sharing.

WHO USES PPE?

There are two levels of users for the PPE. Upon receipt of the PPEngine package, the communications technician or system engineer will install and configure the software for the system`s unique protocol(s) and RTUs. Once PPE has been installed and configured, the operator will use it to monitor the RTU flow and gather requested information. Ideally, PPE is virtually invisible to the operator, unless an error causes a visible signal, requiring action by the user, or until an equipment change requires the PPE to be reconfigured.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

A standard 80486/586 based IBM-PC compatible personal computer with VGA or better monitor, 66 MHz or better processor speed. At least 8MB System RAM. Windows 3.51/NT or later operating system.