Glossary

Alarm Management 
Real-time monitoring and categorization of alarms for fast response and operator awareness—built into FrameworX with full visualization and scripting support. 

Analytics-Ready SCADA 
FrameworX enables real-time and historical data analysis through integrated scripting, SQL queries, and connectivity with AI/ML tools. 

Asset Modeling 
Object-oriented templates that group tags, logic, graphics, and alarms for scalable configuration and equipment standardization. 

C# 
A powerful programming language supported natively in FrameworX for building logic, events, and reusable classes within your industrial application. 

Cloud-Enabled SCADA 
Tatsoft solutions can be deployed on AWS, Azure, or private cloud environments—ideal for centralized monitoring and hybrid architectures. 

Cross-Platform Deployment 
Develop once and deploy across Windows, Linux, mobile, and web. FrameworX supports .NET 8 and WebAssembly for flexible runtime options. 

Cybersecurity 
Role-based access, encrypted communication, and secure configuration tools are built into Tatsoft’s platform to meet IT/OT security standards. 

Data Historian 
Store high-resolution time-series process data with flexible retention policies and built-in trending tools for analysis and compliance. 

Data Interoperability 
FrameworX supports native integration with protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, SQL, REST, and JSON for seamless system-to-system communication. 

Data Modeling 
Create structured representations of plant assets and tags using reusable templates and Unified Namespace support. 

DataExplorer Tools 
Explore tags, alarms, and historical data in real-time through built-in visualization and diagnostic tools—ideal for troubleshooting. 

Datasets (SQL Queries) 
Interface directly with SQL databases using queries or table mapping. Supports reporting, logging, recipes, and system integration. 

Designer (IDE Overview) 
Tatsoft’s powerful, fully integrated development environment (IDE) for configuring displays, tags, scripts, alarms, and reports—available for free. 

Digital Twin 
Mirror the behavior of physical assets using real-time data and templates, enabling diagnostics, simulation, and visualization. 

Devices (Field Communication) 
Connect to PLCs, RTUs, and edge devices using native protocols like OPC UA, Modbus, Rockwell, Siemens, MQTT, and more—70+ drivers included. 

Displays (Desktop and Web) 
Build interactive HMIs for operators and supervisors using modern web-based graphics that work seamlessly on desktop and mobile. 

Draw (Displays and Symbols) 
Drag-and-drop environment for creating animated screens, dashboards, and industrial symbols—no code needed. 

Edge Computing 
Run HMI, SCADA, and analytics locally at the device level with FrameworX EdgeConnect—supporting distributed, resilient architectures. 

FactoryStudio 
A variant of FrameworX optimized for small-to-medium deployments or OEM use—retaining all core platform capabilities. 

FrameworX 
Tatsoft’s all-in-one platform for SCADA, HMI, MES, IIoT, historian, and analytics—built with unlimited licensing, open standards, and modern UI tools. 

Historian (Time-Series Data) 
Capture and store high-frequency process data in time-series format—enabling trends, analytics, and long-term visibility. 

HTML5 
FrameworX uses HTML5 for responsive, browser-based interfaces—accessible on any device, with no plug-ins or runtime installations. 

HMI (Human-Machine Interface) 
The visual layer for operators to interact with equipment and processes. FrameworX enables dynamic, web-based HMIs with real-time updates. 

IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) 
FrameworX enables connection to sensors, PLCs, and devices using IIoT protocols (MQTT, OPC UA), bridging OT and IT systems. 

Industry 4.0 
The fourth industrial revolution—driven by data, automation, and smart systems. FrameworX empowers Industry 4.0 with flexible integration, data modeling, and real-time control. 

Intelligent Edge 
Run applications, perform calculations, and store data locally on edge devices to reduce latency and support disconnected operation. 

JSON 
FrameworX supports JSON for structured data exchange with APIs, cloud systems, and modern enterprise applications. 

Licensing Without Limits 
Tatsoft offers unlimited tags, users, developers, and clients at no extra cost—ideal for scalable systems and OEM embedding. 

Low-Code Development 
FrameworX enables configuration through visual tools and templates, with scripting options available only when needed. 

MES Integration 
Connect your SCADA to Manufacturing Execution Systems using standard protocols and real-time data modeling for seamless production tracking and control. 

MQTT 
A lightweight protocol for IIoT systems. FrameworX includes a native MQTT Broker and Client with Sparkplug B support for publish-subscribe communication. 

Object-Oriented Engineering 
Use reusable templates with prebuilt logic, tags, and graphics to deploy and scale applications quickly—ideal for standardizing equipment and reducing engineering hours. 

OEM Partner Program 
Tatsoft offers custom licensing, branding, and support for OEMs to embed FrameworX into their products and deliver intelligent automation at scale. 

OPC UA 
An open, secure, and platform-independent protocol for industrial automation. FrameworX includes both OPC UA Client and Server functionality. 

Open Architecture 
Tatsoft’s platform is built on .NET, with full support for open protocols and scripting—eliminating vendor lock-in. 

Python 
FrameworX supports Python for logic, scripting, and integration with machine learning or external APIs, offering flexibility to engineers and developers. 

Real-Time SCADA 
FrameworX provides millisecond-level updates for monitoring and controlling industrial operations—scalable from small machines to enterprise systems. 

Remote Access 
View, control, and configure applications from anywhere using secure web clients, mobile devices, or portable executables. 

Reports (Forms and WebData) 
Design and generate dynamic reports and forms that include live data, charts, and KPIs—export to PDF or publish as web content. 

REST API 
FrameworX enables modern integration via RESTful APIs, allowing external systems to query or push data programmatically. 

Runtime (Solution Execution) 
The real-time execution layer where all data acquisition, visualization, control logic, and user interactions occur—optimized for speed and reliability. 

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) 
FrameworX is a next-generation SCADA platform combining control, visualization, analytics, and connectivity in a single environment. 

Scripts (Tasks and Classes) 
Create event-based logic or reusable code in C#, VB.NET, or Python. Automate workflows, data transformations, or system behavior. 

Secure by Design 
Tatsoft follows IT/OT security best practices with user authentication, encrypted protocols, access control, and audit trails. 

Security (Users and Roles) 
Manage access control across runtime and design environments using roles, permissions, and identity providers like LDAP or Azure AD. 

Smart Manufacturing 
Achieve better visibility, adaptability, and decision-making across the factory floor with Tatsoft’s real-time platform and unified data model. 

Solution Deployment 
Deploy your full SCADA or HMI solution to target environments—on-premise, cloud, or edge—with automatic packaging and validation. 

Solution Designer 
Tatsoft’s full-featured IDE to configure graphics, tags, alarms, historians, and logic—all available for free with no limits on engineering use. 

Solution Settings and Tools 
Configure general system behavior, diagnostics, and integrations. Built-in tools make it easy to tune, validate, and optimize your deployment. 

Solutions Manager 
Central hub for organizing your entire industrial application—manage projects, assets, remote servers, and deployment settings with ease. 

Tag 
A named variable that tracks real-time or historical data—used in SCADA logic, visualization, alarms, and reports. 

Track Changes 
Audit and compare configuration changes across your solution. Great for version control, validation, and compliance needs. 

Unified Namespace (UNS) 
A standardized, hierarchical structure for organizing data across systems—central to modern IIoT and digital transformation architectures. 

Unlimited Clients 
Connect as many runtime clients as needed without added cost. Tatsoft licensing supports unlimited web, mobile, or desktop interfaces. 

VB.NET 
A versatile programming language supported in FrameworX for scripting tasks, custom logic, and automation workflows. Ideal for users familiar with Visual Basic, it enables rapid development of SCADA logic, event handling, and integration scripts alongside C# and Python. 

WebAssembly 
FrameworX uses WebAssembly to run powerful visualizations directly in the browser, delivering desktop-like performance for thin clients.