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SimpliLink Hub Datasheet
SimpliLink Hub Datasheet & User Guide Rev. 07/01/2026 The SimpliLink Hub is an industrial edge device that provides communications between PLCs, field devices, and the SimpliScada platform. Supporting up to 900 PLC connections and 15,000 tags, it ...SimpliScada Limited Hardware Warranty
Limited Hardware Warranty 1. Warranty Coverage SimpliScada warrants that hardware purchased directly from SimpliScada will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from the original ...How to use Actions (using an object on the HMI to perform an action)
Using Actions Actions provide interactive functionality for objects within the HMI. By assigning an Action to an object, users can navigate between screens, open reports, launch pop-ups, control equipment, and more directly from the Web App or Mobile ...Notification Workflow Overview
Notification System Overview SimpliScada is proud to introduce a flexible new Notification System designed to support complete alert workflows. This system enables advanced notification handling with features such as scheduling, automated phone ...Working with the DNP3 Protocol
Simpliscada DNP3 standards and practices Communication setup: TCP/IP addressing: Standard ip address practices apply. Port: 20000 is the default DNP3 port. If the PLC uses the standard port, it doesn’t need to be specified when setting the address in ...
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Adding Tags to a Project
Tag Addresses are the foundations of your project. They are the reference points that allow sensor information to interact with objects in the HMI. The actual address format will vary depending on the communication protocol used by your PLC. In this ...Alert Thresholds - Setting High (HH H) or Low (LL L) for a Sensor Tag
What is an Alert Threshold? An Alert Threshold is a defined limit that tells the system: “If this value gets too high or too low, generate an alert.” The SimpliLink Hub continuously monitors tag values across your project (such as tank levels, ...Formatting a Value (using Formulas, Dictionaries, Labels, and Scales)
Formats & Formulas Formats & Formulas provide a flexible way to control how tag data is displayed throughout your project. Where Formats & Formulas Can Be Applied Formats & Formulas can be configured in two locations, at the Tag Level (from the tag ...Getting to know your SimpliLink Hub
About your SimpliLink Hub: - The SimpliLink Hub is an industrial-grade minicomputer designed for small/medium facilities. It can handle up to 900 PLCs and 15,000 tags. It is designed to seamlessly connect your entire operation to the SimpliScada ...Scaling a Value
What Is Scaling? Scaling is the process of converting a raw signal (the numeric value sent by a PLC or sensor) into a real-world engineering value that operators can understand and use. Scaling is used when a system receives a raw input from a ...