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Welcome to the Knowledge Base
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The Knowledge Base is your Resource Center for everything Geo SCADA Expert; for New Release information, Download Links, Microsoft Update Testing Results and Security Advice.
There are many pages to help you with Geo SCADA Expert including Tools & Samples as well as links to find some other resources over the web.
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Product Name
Some pages here may refer to the older ClearSCADA name. ClearSCADA is now Geo SCADA Expert.
Latest Version - EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2023
We're proud to share with you the release of Geo SCADA Expert 2023.
Sophisticated alarming and graphical interfaces consolidate and transform real-time process data into business critical information, heralding a new era of control and efficiency in telemetry and remote SCADA applications.
Links to More Information
- Technical Guides and Specifications
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Releases and Downloads
Geo SCADA Expert Releases Guide
Security
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Geo SCADA Hardware Recommendations
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Virtual ViewX Setup and Troubleshooting
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Drivers and Communications
Application Connectivity
Reporting
Localization
WebX
Alarms, Events, Lists and SQL
Trends, Historic Data and the Historian
Tools and Programming
Tools & Samples
.Net API, Automation Interface and Web Interfaces (SOAP and XML)
Using SOAP interface to connect to ClearSCADA
Driver Development Kit (DDK)
Licensing and Support
Geo SCADA Expert Update Request Form
Geo SCADA Expert Update Request Form - AUSTRALIA
Geo SCADA Expert Free Trial Download Request
Recently Updated
We'll add links here to any pages we have changed recently.
| Date | Page | What's New |
| 3 April 2025 |
Latest Geo SCADA 2022 and 2023 Updates available for download. |
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| 20 January 2025 |
Latest Geo SCADA 2021, 2022 and 2023 Updates available for download. |
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| 30 August 2024 |
New Certificate step-by-step guide for back to back Geo SCADA UA Client and Server connection setup. |
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| 29 June 2024 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2021, 2022 and 2023 Updates for June 2024. Note that software downloads now require a login. |
| 26 June 2024 |
Added document to guide VVX and SSO setup |
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| 23 May 2024 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2021, 2022 and 2023 Updates for March 2024 |
| 29 April 2024 |
Links to OPC UA Certificate info |
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| 26 April 2024 |
Link to new video |
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| 11 April 2024 |
Update the Import Spreadsheet Tool with more features. |
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| 25 March 2024 |
Added notes on these facilities |
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| 29 February 2024 |
Simple Voice and SMS Redirection (in Tools and Samples) |
Added a guide and samples to enable simple Voice and SMS alarm annunciation using the Twilio cloud service. |
| 14 February 2024 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2023 Release |
| 13 February 2024 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 December 2023 Releases |
| 21 December 2023 |
Concluded compatibility warning with Microsoft Windows Defender |
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| 15 December 2023 |
Added compatibility warning with Microsoft Windows Defender |
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| 11 October 2023 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 September 2023 Releases |
| 7 September 2023 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 July 2023 Releases |
| 23 August 2023 |
Added new guide to creating certificates for the OPC UA Driver. |
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| 19 June 2023 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 May 2023 Releases |
| 12 April 2023 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2020, 2021 and 2022 March 2023 Releases |
| 28 February 2023 |
Version 1f. Added installer pending reboot issue. Added notes on IPv6 and Reverse Proxy |
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| 9 February 2023 |
Changed VVX Troubleshooting guide. Version 1e. (Secondary Logon Service should be enabled) |
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| 7 February 2023 |
Added Virtual ViewX Troubleshooting Guide |
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| 31 January 2023 |
Significant update to this, includes help with the reverse proxy. |
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| 31 January 2023 |
Add TransferHistory tool (C# equivalent of ExportHistoryToTSV tool). |
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| 30 January 2023 |
Added details of incompatibility between Geo SCADA 2022 and December Microsoft Patches. Updated details of previous incompatibilities. |
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| 9 January 2023 |
All 2022 Pages |
Added Geo SCADA 2022 Release |
| 3 January 2023 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added 2019, 2020 and 2021 December 2022 Releases |
| 21 December 2022 |
Revised content including a document explaining how to change stream size and the benefits and impacts |
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| 16 December 2022 |
Revised content and added a section about the impact of Accumulator updates |
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| 21 November 2022 |
Added further detail and workaround for the current MS patch incompatibilities |
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| 17 November 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added October Releases |
| September 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added August Releases |
| 23 August 2022 |
Added a guide document to the current SCADAPack x70 and RemoteConnect configuration lifecycle. |
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| 5 August 2022 |
Added notes for creating an OPC UA client driver certificate |
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| 20 July 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added July Releases |
| 27 June 2022 |
Added details of an incompatibility of Virtual ViewX Server with a Windows Server 2019 Update for June 2022 |
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| June 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added June Releases Added a Known Issue for Geo SCADA 2022 Clients |
| May 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added May Releases |
| 25 April 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added April Releases Corrected Zip and Hash for March ZIP file (was Feb version) |
| April 2022 |
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Instructions to install and license OFS |
| April 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added March 2022 Releases |
| 22 Mar 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added Feb 2022 Releases Other: MS Monthly updates also included previously Various changes to move files from Box to Exchange, e.g. Tools/Samples and Technical Guides |
| 14 Jan 2022 |
Various |
Added 2021 Release |
| 5 Jan 2022 |
Downloads and File Hashes |
Added December release links Added monthly test results |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Microsoft Update Testing | Added monthly test results |
| 20 Nov 2021 | Downloads and File Hashes | Added October release links |
| 7 Oct 2021 | Downloads and File Hashes | Added September release links |
| 5 Oct 2021 | Geo SCADA Expert 2020 Known Issues | Add note to remind upgraders to install BOTH Server and VVX Server when a server originally has both installed |
| 8 Sep 2021 | Downloads, Known Issues and File Hashes | Added August release links |
| 6 Sep 2021 | This Home Page | Layout and links |
| 27 Aug 2021 | Microsoft Update Testing | Added monthly test results |
Full Index
Early Evaluation Release Known Issues
Geo SCADA Release Version Table
Geo SCADA Expert Update Request Form
Geo SCADA Expert Update Request Form - AUSTRALIA
Geo SCADA Expert Free Trial Download Request
Geo SCADA Mobile Demonstration System
System Setup and Troubleshooting
ClearSCADA Example Projects and Symbol Library
ClearSCADA Hardware Recommendations
Virtualization and Cloud Recommendations
Backing Up and Restoring a Database
Server Startup and Shutdown Sequences
Remote Desktop and the Server Icon
Effects of Considerable Server Time Changes
Invalid Metadata on Server Startup
Determining the State of the Server from the Command Prompt
Database Integrity Check Options
Extra Configuration Fields Limits
Links, Advises and Associated Server Threads
Redundancy and Partner Servers
The Process of Synchronizing Redundant Servers
Sharing a Modem Between 2 Pager Services
Redundancy Arbitration including ICMP Polls
Duty Duty Redundancy Operation
Reduce Synchronization Time by Enabling Data Archiving
Using more than 2GB Memory in Windows
Diagnosing DBServer Thread CPU Usage
How to Find ViewX Resource Usage
Hard Disk Configuration and Performance
Disk Architecture for Optimal Performance
Files and folders requiring write access for ClearSCADA operation
Online Defragmenter Exclusions
Accessing Options and Explorer Bars in Full Screen Mode
Geo SCADA Performance Investigation Quick Start Guide
Upgrading Main Standby pair to 2010 R2 from 2009 R2.2 or earlier
Configure Client Connection for ClearSCADA 2010 R2 - Windows 7 UAC
Machine IDs and File Based Licences
Error When Running ViewX from a Shortcut
Installation, Upgrade and Uninstallation
First-time Install of ClearSCADA - Avoiding Protected Permanent Standby Historic streams' Protection
ClearSCADA Version Compatibility Matrix
ClearSCADA Version Compatibility Matrix (2010R1 - 2014R1)
ClearSCADA Version Compatibility Matrix (2005R0 - 2010R1)
ClearSCADA Uninstall Procedure
Installing Additional Features on a Running Server
Diagnosing Installation Problems
Automating the ClearSCADA Installation
ClearSCADA Operating System Compatibility Matrix
Log on as a service or Replace a process level token privilege
What To Do If DBServer Freezes Indefinitely
Updating Your ClearSCADA License
Unable to View Licence Details Window
Dell Computers and USB License Dongle Issues
Import & Merge Licence Count Problem
Cross-Database Hyperlinks and WebX Client License Use
Local Time vs UTC Time in ClearSCADA
Log files for ClearSCADA Mobile
Server Status 'Read Write Lock Diagnosics'
Changing Driver Logging Options
"Error 1 - Incorrect Function" Message in DB Logs
Diagnosing Scripting Connection Errors
Common Causes of ViewX Failing to Connect to a ClearSCADA Server
What counts as a 'point' towards the point count`
Problem Reporting - Getting the Right Information
Calculating the Server Point Count
Network Configuration and Performance
Configuring Clients on Dual Network Systems
Limited Number of Half Open TCP Connections (Event ID 4226)
Firewalls that Support Per Program Rules (Exceptions)
Firewall Configuration to Allow Client - Server Comms
Network Ports used by ClearSCADA
ClearSCADA Command Line Utility
Determine Your ClearSCADA or Geo SCADA Version
System Security and User Accounts
Unknown Error When Changing a User's Password
Geo SCADA Service User Account
User Logon Events after Server Restart
Differences Between English Locales
Why Home Pages may not Display When User Logs On
Configuring User Displays to Format Time Appropriately
Integrating Users with Windows Security
Disabling the SSL server Null cipher
Virtual ViewX
Templates & Instances
Using an SQL Query on an Embedded List in a Group Template
Creating an Object Menu on a Template Folder
Mimics
Assigning Values to Color Parameters
Creating Dynamic Hyperlinks to Event Lists
Calling Methods from an Animation
Connection Failing with ViewX Mimic Scripting
Port usage of Client Side Scripting
Using Script to Perform Functions on Mimic Load
ViewX Crash on Mimic Opening when Anti-Alias Enabled
Creating a Latched Button to Trigger Commands on Up and Down Button Actions
How to set a default mimic (home) for the guest user in ClearSCADA
How To Enable Guest User Homepage
Disabling or Hiding Mimic Objects Based on User Permissions
Changing the color of an object if a point hasn't updated
Using IsLoggedOn to disable Pick Actions
Animating SQL Queries for Embedded Lists on Mimics
Adding New Line Characters To Strings on Mimics
Using Pick Actions on Grouped Objects
Order of Operations in ViewX Expressions
Reducing High CPU Usage on Mimics
Custom Menu Items Not Appearing in Menu
Mapping and GIS Data
IEC 61131-3 Logic
Indent and Outdent Lines in Structured Text
Disable Logic on Server Startup
Tag Error in ST Program when Saving or Executed
Logic not Executing Methods Correctly
Multiple Parameters in an SQL Command in Logic
Determining Which Logic Program Has Priority for Execution
Logic Timer Blocks not Executing
Setting System Clock Backwards Causes Logic to Stop Executing
Triggering Logic On Input Processed
ST Function Block to Return Day of the Week
Accessing Data via SQL in Structured Text
Configuring Database Aggregates Using DATABASE OBJECT
Adding New Line Characters To Strings in Logic
Wait (Sleep) in Structured Text
Referencing 64 bit Variables in Logic
Maximum Number of Opcodes Executed
Drivers and Communications
Start, Stop and Restart ClearSCADA Driver via System Command
Initiated Outstation Set Clock
When do Changes to Point and Driver Objects Take Place
Understanding DNP3 Timing Parameters
Event Change Detection in Filtered Values Maps for DNP3 Server Outstations
Download Required Flag not being Cleared After Download
Using the DNP3 Server Driver on a Redundant Server
ClearSCADA DNP3 Server not Sending Unsolicited Messages
DNP3 Data Not Logging When Logged Data Filter is Static Only
Configuration Download Process for SCADAPack E-Series Outstations
DNP3 Alarms and Events from IIN Status Bits
DNP3 Driver Communication Statistics
Relating DNP3 Status Flags to OPC Qualities
Application Layer Timeouts Cause Communications Failures
Using TelePACE and ClearSCADA on a Single Port
Effects of RTU Clock Changes on Kingfisher Driver
Modbus RTU via Terminal Server
Modbus Dual Ethernet Communications
Understanding SNMP Points and Timeouts
Monitoring Free Disk Space using Performance Monitor
Performance Monitor Fails to Reconnect Under Windows 2000
Connecting remotely to Vista machines using Performance Monitor
Why Should I Set my Outstation Clocks to use UTC time`
Configuring a MOXA Terminal Server for Serial Ports
Communications State - Failed (IO Timeout)
CurrentValue vs LoggedValue Property for Advanced Driver Points
Outstation State "Disconnected"
What are the possible outstation states`
Differences Between SCADAPack Modbus and Modbus
Incoming PSTN Call While Retry is Pending May Cause Connection to Remain Open
Handling Data Received with Timestamp in the Future
ODBC Query State Uninitialized, Quality Device Failure
Using CROB object between ClearSCADA and SCADAPack
Performance issues when connectivity is not available for Alarm Provider
SCADAPack x70 Integration with RemoteConnect
Realflo and ClearSCADA Cross-Compatibility
Outstation PSTN Connection Problems
Modbus Driver Polling Differences
Comtrol Rocketport Error "No Write in Progress"
DriverOPC Unknown Error 0x800401f3 (Invalid Class String)
Driver Log Translation in Vista
IEC60870-5-10x Point Quality Information
Determining Communications Response Time
Comms States for Advanced Drivers with PSTN Fallback
Connecting ClearSCADA to MicroLogix 1500 using DF1 via Serial Cable
Driver Log Translator Picker Utility
Creating a Certificate for the Geo SCADA OPC UA Client
Requirements for a Valid OPC UA Server Certificate
Application Connectivity
Configuring a Linked ODBC Table to MySQL
Supported Interface and Protocol Versions
Connect from SQLServer 2005 using Linked Servers
Connect to ClearSCADA Using OPC - OPC Protocol Details
Connecting to Autosol OPC Server
How to create the LinkedODBCTable from ClearSCADA Server Configuration to connect to MS SQL Server
Reporting
Matching Crystal Reports and ClearSCADA Versions
Crystal Reports not appearing as ClearSCADA Installation Option
Report not Displaying Correctly in ViewX
Errors When Generating Crystal Reports
Setting the Display Size of a Report in ViewX
Importing Crystal Report Definitions
Sending Crystal Reports to Users via Email
Multiple Columns in Crystal Reports
Creating a 32 Bit ODBC DSN for ClearSCADA on 64 Bit OS
Printing Crystal Reports on the Server
Printing Crystal Reports Using Logic
ClearSCADA says that Crystal Reports in not installed
Crystal Reports Removes Characters from Memo Fields
Localization
Tools & Samples
WebX
Broken Links WebX link after Upgrade
HTTPS Security Certificate Error Message
Impact from Microsoft Update for minimum certificate key length
Invalid Credentials when Connecting to WebX in ClearSCADA 2015 R1
Mimics, Alarms and Lists not displayed in WebX in ClearSCADA 2015
Server Error in 'WebX' Application
WebX Client Freezing During Navigation
WebX Mimics not Showing in Internet Explorer
Certificate Signing Requests and SSL Key Size
Changing the default WebX ports in ClearSCADA 2015 R1
Changing the text and favicon on the WebX tab in IE
Customize WebX Home Page Graphic
Customize WebX to Add or Remove Menu Items
Customize WebX to Remove Header or Footer
Disable the Unsecured WebX Port
Alarms, Events, Lists and SQL
Generating Custom Alarms and Events
When do the Point Alarm Limits Get Processed
Control Failed Alarm not Clearing until Successful Control Action
Displaying a List of Disabled Alarms
Monitoring Alarm Active and Alarm Received Times
Excessive Event Journal Logging
Area of Interest Filtering of Events and Alarms
How queries are optimized and executed by ViewX
Recording an Alarm Response for Multiple Alarms
Enforce Alarm Acknowledge With Comment
Redirecting Alarms to Applications
Designing Queries for GIS Map Markers
Redirect alarms with messages referring to other objects
Configuring the Alarm & Event Printer Service
Embedded Mimic in Email Alarm Redirection
Querying CDBPoint for a Single Data Type
Changing Alarm Limit Does Not Immediately Raise an Alarm
Object Menu on Embedded Lists in ViewX and the Web Client
Trends, Historic Data and the Historian
Configuring Appropriate Event and Historic Cache Sizes
Historic Data and Event Journal File Format
Historic Compression Settings Seem to be Ignored
Unexpected Historic Database Logging
Display Progressive Trend As Bar Graph
Recovering from Lost or Damaged Archive Volumes
Viewing Archive Data in a Spreadsheet
Adding Historic Data to Internal Points
Adding Historic Data to Points
Importing History Using LoadDataValue and LoadDataFile
Finding large historic granules
Copying Historic data to third party applications like Excel
Memory Footprint of Unflushed Point Data In Memory
.Net API, Automation Interface and Web Interfaces (SOAP and XML)
Log File Generation with the .Net API
Introductions to the Server and Client Automation Interfaces
Using the Automation Interface from Perl
Using the Automation Interface with C(sharp)
Changing Alarm Limits via Automation Interface
Enable Historic Logging on a Point
Reading or Writing Object Properties in the Automation Interface
Resolving Automation Interface Connection Failures
Typical Automation Interface Errors
Using Automation Interface to Add or Modify Security
Using Automation Interface to Edit ST Program
Using SOAP interface to connect to ClearSCADA
Driver Development Kit (DDK)
Request Timeout and Request Timeout Extension for Advanced Drivers
SDK (Obsolete Software Development Kit)
Upgrading an SDK Driver to ClearSCADA 2007
Documenting Your Code with XML and Sandcastle
Raising Alarms in the DDK from the EXE
DDK Config and Data Attributes
Creating a Custom Aggregate Without Config Fields
Adding a Custom Aggregate to a DDK driver
System Architectures
Geo SCADA Mobile
Common Issues in ClearSCADA Mobile
HTTP Error 405 Method Not Allowed in ClearSCADA Mobile
Controlling a point in ClearSCADA mobile
ClearSCADA Mobile Operating System Support
Coexistence of IIS WebX and Mobile in ClearSCADA 2015 R1 and 2015 R2
General Configuration
Comparison of Methods to Transfer Point Data Between ClearSCADA Systems
Determining the Status of Control Actions
Hysteresis on Out of Range Limits
Comparison Between Internal Points, Database Variables and Parameters
2's Compliment, 16-bit Analog Scaling
Significant Change of None for Analog Points
CurrentValueFormatted Point Property
Maximum Object Depth and FullName Length
Dongle Field Exchange Utility Troubleshooting Notes
Update Error Code 4 - Could Not Update License
Update Error Code 121 - License Code Incompatible With Current Version
Update Error Code 17 - Could Not Update License
Update Error Code 102 - Could Not Update License
Update Error Code 141 - License code is onetime use
Comparison Between Logic and Scripting
Reading an Excel Spreadsheet using the ClearSCADA ODBC Driver
Calculating the Number of Database Objects
Older ClearSCADA Releases
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