Capabilities of Internet Thin Clients

Tools and features vary by choice of thin client. Capabilities of each client are listed here, starting with the most restrictive connection option:

The Mobile Internet Client (MIC) provides the following features:

• For any application page, operators may choose between an minimal display optimized to reduce bandwidth, or a full display including all widgets and graphics.
• Operators can view I/O tag values on a page by page basis.
• Operators can set output tag values.
• View and acknowledge current alarms.
• View the alarm history.
• View a trend graph (HDV display) for any I/O tag.
  Graphs are images, updated only when recreated using a refresh. Data cannot be exported
• View a slippy map.
• If the mobile device supports the "pinch" user interface, operators may scale the HDV display.
• No access to the following system pages: Reports page, Operator Notes, the full HDV page, Thin Client Monitor.
• No access to the VAM as an application.

The mobile client is intended for use with a personal mobile device. It does not include a "sign out" option. The sign-out will occur automatically several minutes after closing the application. If sharing a device, you should use one of the following clients for increased security.

The VTScada Anywhere Client adds the following features. Operators may:

• View and use all pages, subject to each operator's security privileges.
• Perform limited configuration operations to a standard application, including:
  • Copy existing tags
  • Modify the properties of an existing tag, excepting font selection within a Font tag.
  • Delete a tag
  • Add new tags
• Modify Alarm Notification System options and pronunciation.
• Work with security
• Access the Application Configuration dialog to:
  • Edit properties
  • Edit server lists
  • Edit security
  • Import/Export Files
  • Maintain the File Manifest
  • Deploy changes
  • Revert changes
  • Show the version log
  • Open the Information page.
• Add and edit page notes.
• Run a script application.
  Only one instance of a script application may run at a time - if it is running on a workstation, it may not also run on an Internet connection.
• Managers may work with security accounts.
• Administrators may configure security.
• Run and download reports.
• Create and download ChangeSets.
• Export and download data from the HDV.
• Unique to the Anywhere client: sign in using OpenID Connect Authentication.
• Run the VAM as an application with the following exceptions:
  • Cannot use Get From ChangeSet
  • Cannot use Clone From ChangeSet
  • Cannot use Find Existing.

If generating a file using the VTScada Anywhere Client, it will be transferred to your browser automatically. Check your browser's download history. (Will vary by browser.)
Only text files can be generated by a thin client, not spreadsheet or database files.
Applies to report generation, HDV exports, note exports, ChangeSet creation, and tag exports.

You cannot view a generated file (such as a report) within the Anywhere Client. The client shows only the VTScada user interface.

The VTScada Internet Connection (VIC) adds the following features to those listed above:

• Open and use the VTScada Idea Studio (subject to your license restrictions and account permissions).
• View a list of available VTScada applications (as permitted by the Thin Client Server)
• Use the VTScada print icon to print pages.
• Create and apply a ChangeSet.
• Export/Sync tags.
• Manage Types. (User-defined tags)
• Open and use the Idea Studio, if permitted by your license key.
• Maintain logged-off sessions.
• Maintain a list of available servers and automatically connect to the next in the list if one is not available.
• Provides the option of creating a desktop shortcut that operators can use for subsequent connections.
• Provides Smart Card Support.
• Run the VAM as an application with the following exceptions:
  • Cannot use Find Existing.
• As with all clients, only text files can be generated by a thin client, not spreadsheet or database files.