Ignition Explained Mobile & Perspective Modules
Corso Systems explains the difference between the Perspective Module and the Mobile Module. Learn why you should be using Perspective, but why you may still need the discontinued Mobile module in legacy installations of Ignition.
MQTT and IIoT Explained
Corso Systems explains how MQTT has become the driving force for IIoT and IT/OT Convergence. Without MQTT, Industry 4.0 would be further off in the horizon. By combining SCADA Solutions like Ignition with MQTT and Sparkplug B the next industrial revolution is already being utilized by leading manufacturing companies.
Ignition Explained: Reporting Module
Corso Systems gives a brief explanation of the Ignition Reporting Module and why you may need to use it at your plant or facility. Here's how Ignition can generate and distribute reports on a schedule.
Ignition Explained Tag Historian
Corso Systems explains the Tag Historian Module in Inductive Automation Ignition. We detail why you want the Tag Historian Module, how to set it up, improve performance using the Tag History Splitter, and discuss more resources you can use to implement a Tag Historian in your facility.
Ignition Explained: SQL Bridge Module
Corso Systems continues a deep dive into the modules from Inductive Automation's Ignition platform focusing on the SQL Bridge Module. Learn to connect your Ignition SCADA system to a SQL database with no programming experience required!
Ignition Explained: Vision Module
This Corso Systems Ignition Explained series post focuses on the Vision Module in Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA platform. Vision is the most common module in the Ignition ecosystem and gives you the HMI functionality every SCADA system requires.
You Need Scheduling With ERP Integration
Corso Systems explains why you need Scheduling with ERP integration to get the most value from your manufacturing process.
Boss Mode: Simatic Performance Management Overview
Corso Systems explains how to turn process data into useful information by using Siemens WinCC Performance Monitor in conjunction with Simatic Information Server.
How To Calculate Real Time Cost Per Unit
Learn how to calculate real-time cost per unit in manufacturing, including energy, labor, and maintenance costs, for improved profitability.
Corso Systems: Inductive Automation Premier Integrators
Corso Systems is recognized as a Premier Integrator for Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform. We’ve earned this honor by executing many projects successfully, receiving positive reviews of our work from our customers, and are meeting a yearly sales quota of Ignition licenses and support contracts.
Acronyms Are Hard: ERP Enterprise Resource Planning
Many of Corso Systems' projects involve integrating ERP, MES, and SCADA systems into one cohesive business operating system. Here are the details of what an ERP system is, why they are useful for manufacturing companies, and how you can leverage an ERP to run your entire operation more efficiently.
Do You Have Automated Time Cards?
Corso Systems walks through Automated Time Cards, an interesting use case for MES Systems. By connecting your SCADA/MES system with your user credentials you can automatically track who is working, what they are working on, and when they are working. This can help reduce your time tracking overhead and reduce errors.