Runtime entitlements
A runtime entitlement lets you access and run the
FactoryTalk® Optix™
application in a Microsoft Windows®
or Linux environment. You can select the runtime entitlement that is aligned to the specific requirements of your application. Runtime entitlements are sold in packages that include a feature token. Different runtime features are assigned a feature token value, so that any set of features can be used in an application. The application features and total feature tokens used defines the runtime license size required. For more information on sizing your application, see Runtime sizing tool.The
FactoryTalk® Optix Studio™
provides a development environment for creating and testing HMI projects before deploying them to the device. The version is important for ensuring compatibility between the project and the runtime environment and may be useful for troubleshooting issues related to project development and deployment.Typical runtime entitlements
The following table shows typical features that could be used in a
FactoryTalk® Optix™
applications.; you can use any combination of features in an application, as long as the runtime license covers the total feature tokens required.Feature | Station—Lite | Station—Standard | Station—Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large/Unlimited | |
Controller connectivity, acting OPC UA server, and basic display | |||||
Single Rockwell Automation controller |  | | | | |
OPC server (1 connected client) | | | | | |
Data logging with local database | | | | | |
HMI graphics | | | | | |
Basic HMI that includes all X-small capabilities plus: | |||||
Third-party controller support | — | | | | |
Alarming | — | | | | |
Basic reporting | — | | | | |
Security with Active Directory | — | | | | |
HMI station that includes all Small capabilities plus: | |||||
Multiple controllers (Rockwell Automation or third party) | — | — | | | |
Recipes | — | — | | | |
OPC UA client | — | — | | | |
Comprehensive HMI station that includes all Medium capabilities plus: | |||||
HTML5 HMI up to three web clients | — | — | — | | |
Audit signatures | — | — | — | | |
Database—ODBC with one database connection | — | — | — | | |
Extensible HMI station that includes all Large capabilities plus: | |||||
Multiple OPC UA client connections | — | — | — | — | |
OPC UA server for multiple clients | — | — | — | — | |
Database—ODBC with multiple database connections | — | — | — | — | |
Unlimited station runtime entitlements also available | — | — | — | — | |
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