Specifications

5 – Configuring Stations and Printers
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About Station
Station is PlantScape’s user interface. You use Station to monitor and control your
system. Station displays are used to notify operators of alarm conditions. Station
works in conjunction with PlantScape, which:
• Collects data from your system and displays it in a manner that you can
easily understand
• Allows you to control your system by sending appropriate commands
• Automatically performs scheduled tasks
• Notifies you of system activities, including alarms and system events
• Generates comprehensive reports
About Configuration
Once you have installed the Station software and defined a Station item in Quick
Builder, you can change the default configuration of Station to your site
requirements. Some of the Station settings you can configure are:
• Station connections
• Menus and toolbars
• Sounds
• Web Access
• Station Appearance
For information about configuring Station security features, such as restricting
access to Stations by dividing your system into areas and using passwords for
signing on to Stations, refer to “Configuring Security and Access” on page 209.
Connection Types
Stations can be connected to a server as either:
Type Description
Static Provides a permanent, dedicated link to a specific
Station. This is the recommended connection type for
operators.
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