Configuration Tool

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Introduction

The Configuration Tool provides you with a suite of tools to manage your SCADA or HMI application:

Configuration tool

Features of the Configuration Tool include:

Starting the Configuration Tool

Fernhill SCADA places a shortcut to the Configuration Tool on the Windows Start Menu. Use this table to find the shortcut based on the Version of Windows you are using:

Windows VersionShortcut Location
Windows 11
  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Click All apps
  3. Scroll down and expand Fernhill SCADA.
Windows 10
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Scroll down and expand Fernhill SCADA.
Windows 8
Windows Server 2012
  1. Open the Start screen.
  2. Click the down arrow.
  3. Scroll right until you see the section Fernhill SCADA
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008
  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Select All Programs.
  3. Expand the folder Fernhill SCADA.

To provide more convenient access to the Configuration Tool, use one or more of these methods:

Training Resources

To learn more about the Configuration Tool, use these training resources:

Licensing

You can use the Configuration Tool to configure up to 25 tags without restriction. When you configure more than 25 tags, the Configuration Tool will apply restrictions unless you have a valid license key. Restrictions include:

You can remove these restrictions by Buying a License. Buying a license helps to support the development of Fernhill SCADA.

Further Information

Training Videos

For videos on how to use the Configuration Tool.

Diagnosing Connection Problems

To learn how to solve problems connecting to a Fernhill SCADA Server.

Introduction

For an overview of the Fernhill SCADA product suite.

Fernhill SCADA Server

For information on the runtime components of the Fernhill SCADA Server.

Glossary

For the meaning of terms used in Fernhill SCADA.