Very large distributed FactorySuite A2 system topology

This topology consists of dedicated Automation Object Servers and Visualization clients. The visualization clients are represented by nodes running platforms and InTouch Software as well as Terminal Services sessions.

Note: For performance data on SCADA systems on slow/intermittent networks, see Chapter 11, "Working in Wide-Area Networks and SCADA Systems."

Specific Object attribute settings can be configured to make the object perform more efficiently. It is very important to know how to use those values as it may degrade the system performance if they are changed without a good understanding of their function and of how they relate to other attributes and conditions.

The following elements and data is derived from the Unit application table that appears in a previous section.