ABB Bailey GPI-S/W General Purpose Interface

The GPI-S/W provides a comprehensive software interface for ABB Bailey control systems. This ABB software package enables seamless data exchange between INFI 90 platforms and external applications. We engineered this interface to simplify connectivity for supervisory control and data acquisition.

Technical Specifications and Design Features

This software package operates on standard Windows-based engineering workstations. The GPI-S/W supports multiple communication protocols for flexible integration. Users can deploy this interface across various operating environments without specialized hardware.

Engineers will appreciate the flexible connectivity options within the GPI-S/W. This software supports Modbus TCP, OPC DA, and OPC UA protocols. Consequently, users can connect INFI 90 systems to modern SCADA platforms and enterprise databases.

Furthermore, the package provides robust database integration capabilities. The GPI-S/W connects directly to SQL Server, Oracle, and Access databases. This integration enables historians, reporting tools, and analytics applications to access real-time process data.

Data Management and Interface Capabilities

The GPI-S/W handles up to 10,000 data points from INFI 90 controllers. Users can configure scan rates individually from 100 milliseconds to 10 seconds. This flexibility balances performance requirements with network bandwidth considerations.

The software includes an application programming interface for custom development. Engineers can access data using .NET, C++, or Visual Basic programming languages. This API support enables creation of specialized applications tailored to specific facility needs.

System Integration and Deployment

You can install the GPI-S/W on standard engineering workstations or dedicated servers. The software communicates with INFI 90 systems through Ethernet networks. This architecture eliminates the need for proprietary communication hardware.

The package includes comprehensive electronic documentation and configuration tools. Users can map INFI 90 point databases to external applications through intuitive configuration screens. For reference, other Bailey INFI 90 software tools share this same configuration methodology.

Licensing and Support

The GPI-S/W uses flexible licensing models for per-station or per-server deployments. Users can scale the installation as system requirements grow. ABB provides technical documentation and software updates through standard support channels.