We are using both types on different systems. Our strategy is to move = all our systems to the OPC connection. Our advise from OSI was that he = FXBAIS connection was regarded as legacy and would eventually be = withdrawn. =20 Other than some issues, which are detailed in a helpful hint, we have = had no significant problems with the FXBAIS solution. The issues with OPC connection are potentially many and various. Mainly = the fact that OPC is client driven and therefore potentially can have = unlimited data calls with uncontrollable deltas. You design must do = something to regulate this state of affairs. Both Matrikon and Invensys = offer suitable servers, ensure the latest QF are installed if you use = AIM*OPC. One of the main differences is the way access and data delta = control is implemented. Although there are other differences that may = influence you choice depending on the data you wish to collect. If you go down the OPC route you can download a 30 day trial of the = Matrikon server. I'm sure your Invensys account manager can arrange = something similar for AIM*OPC. =20 Dave Williams Snr Power and Control Engineer Tel: +44(0)151350 4480 Fax: 4566=20 Mobile Tel: +44 (0)7799 657836 mailto:dave.g.williams@xxxxxxxxx __________________________________________________ > Shell UK Oil Products Limited > Registered in England > Registered number: 3625633 > Registered office: Shell Centre, London SE1 7NA > Internet: http://www.shell.com/uk -----Original Message----- From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Aymen LAZAAR Sent: 24 June 2008 14:30 To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [foxboro] FXBAIS vs PI OPC Interface Dear list, We are evaluating the use of FXBAIS and PI OPC Interface as a software solution to interface our DCS System (Foxboro I/A system - MESH and = Nodebus Networks) to OSIsoft PI (based on Real Time data). In order to choose the right option we may go for, we would like to understand the advantages and limitations of each of the two options and what are the considerations to look at before deciding on the best = solution in terms of reliability, efficiency, performance and availability. Please do not hesitate to share your feedback and thanks in advance. Regards, --=20 Aymen LAZAAR =20 =20 _______________________________________________________________________ This mailing list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Invensys Process Systems (formerly The Foxboro Company). Use the info you obtain here at your own risks. Read http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html =20 foxboro mailing list: //www.freelists.org/list/foxboro to subscribe: = mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=3Djoin to unsubscribe: = mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=3Dleave =20 _______________________________________________________________________ This mailing list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Invensys Process Systems (formerly The Foxboro Company). Use the info you obtain here at your own risks. Read http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html foxboro mailing list: //www.freelists.org/list/foxboro to subscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=join to unsubscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=leave