FactoryTalk View Site Edition Software

A Flexible HMI/SCADA Solution for Process, Discrete and Hybrid Applications

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FactoryTalk® View Site Edition (SE) is a scalable and versatile HMI/SCADA solution designed to meet the needs of modern industrial environments. Whether you're managing a single operator station or a complex, distributed system, FactoryTalk View SE delivers a consistent, real-time view of your operations.

Built with flexibility in mind, it supports a wide range of architectures and client options - including mobile and web access, while offering seamless integration with our broader ecosystem. From engineering and maintenance to operations and enterprise IT, FactoryTalk View SE empowers every stakeholder with the tools and insights needed to drive productivity and informed decision-making.

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FactoryTalk View Site Edition Profile

With FactoryTalk® View SE, HMI challenges in process, batch and discrete applications are managed in a single software solution that enables critical visibility in realtime.

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Meet the Demands of a Modern HMI

We’re letting the cat out of the bag. Take a deep dive and discover how the features and benefits of this powerful, scalable visualization solution provide you with reliable functionality.

FactoryTalk View SE meets the demands of a modern HMI - connecting people to the information they need to do their job. With production hardware and software integration, tools that let operators access the information they need, and support for new technologies, FactoryTalk View SE makes it possible to deliver the information required to make faster and better decisions. From a single workstation up to a complex distributed system, FactoryTalk View SE is the tested solution with the flexibility required.

Advancing with every release to deliver more for everyone

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Platform Modernization

Modernized runtime environments, expanded architectures, and improved system security and performance.

Operational Efficiency

Enhanced systems for easier deployment, centralized management, and robust cybersecurity.

User Experience

Improved overall user experience and interaction with the software.

Data Connectivity

Enhanced data connectivity and management, reporting, and visualization using open technologies.

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Gain the Insights You Need to Optimize Your HMI Control Solution

FactoryTalk View can help you add efficiency and innovation at every stage of your machine lifecycle. Join one of our on-demand webinars to learn more about how you can
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Software Compatibility and Downloads

Wondering how different software products interact? Or looking to compare features and capabilities? Find information and downloads including software, firmware, release notes, drivers and tools.

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FactoryTalk Software Version History

What’s New with FactoryTalk View SE

New details on key features rolled out in the previous and current versions of FactoryTalk View SE? Look no further! Our FactoryTalk Software Version History includes incremental changes made to software releases or major features that have recently been added.

Version 15

Features	Benefits
Support External InfluxDB™ and InfluxDB™ Cloud Serverless	Option of using InfluxDB™ as a built-in time series database, DataLogPro enhances historical data storage by supporting external InfluxDB™ and InfluxDB™ Cloud Serverless. Fallback to built-in InfluxDB during external disconnects and maintains data continuity in redundant setups.
New DataLogPro Features	DataLogPro enhancements feature real-time database connection status monitoring, operational control via context menu, migration of historical data stored in data log model file sets to InfluxDB, and customizable locations for data storage.
MQTT Support	Integrates MQTT libraries into VBA, enabling MQTT client creation that supports publisher and subscriber roles. Compatible with MQTT versions 5.0 and 3.1, including TCP and WebSocket protocols with TLS options.
Versatile Application Library Import Capabilities	Alows the import of multiple application libraries, including different versions of the PlantPAx^® Library of Process Objects and Device Objects Libraries. Available during both new HMI server setups and updates to existing servers.
Runtime Navigation Menu	Supports the creation and management of multiple navigation menus. Allows for the configuration of distinct menus during design that can display across multiple runtime clients or monitors, each tailored to specific operational needs and roles.
ThinManager^® Logix PinPoint Configuration via GUI	Graphical user interface (GUI) for configuring ThinManager Logix PinPoint in FactoryTalk^® View SE allows users to connect to ThinManager Logix PinPoint directly from the Alarm and Event Summary toolbar or context menu. GUI configuration provides options to add, edit, and delete Studio 5000 Logix Designer^® project files and configure navigation types and display settings.
FactoryTalk® Alarms and Events Email Notification	FactoryTalk Alarms and Events version 6.50 now supports standard email notifications when scoped alarms or events are activated. Users can define alarm scopes based on priority within selected groups, with rules customizable per group.

Version 14

Features	Benefits
Simplified license model	License simplification and a lower cost bundled pricing model makes it easier to select and purchase FactoryTalk View SE Design mobile HMI interfaces with FactoryTalk ViewPoint now included with FactoryTalk View SE Station and Server (supported in v11 and later)
FactoryTalk View SE Client rendering and scaling improvements	Enhanced visual fidelity across devices with automatically scaled graphical elements ensures display clarity and consistency, regardless of screen size Client rendering engine upgrade significantly improves the visual fidelity of graphics, ensuring that drawings, text, and images retain quality across various display conditions Improved and refined touch interaction supports intuitive multi-touch gestures like zoom and pan, improving the user experience in interacting with TrendPro and XY Plot elements Multi-monitor display docking and sizing improvements now allow users to dock navigation elements and maximize main display areas effectively, optimizing screen real estate and workflows
New edge historian capabilities enabled by data log integration with InfluxDB and enhanced FactoryTalk Historian data visualization	New DataLogPro engine elevates data logging efficiency with InfluxDB integration, managing extensive time series data and supporting complex logging needs, both periodic and event-driven, for comprehensive data analysis Seamless integration of historical data from FactoryTalk Historian into data grids, enriching data representation and accessibility within the application
Increased design time efficiency and productivity and streamlined project management	New runtime navigation menu with runtime search streamlines both design-time navigation setup and runtime operation with dynamic alarm and diagnostic notifications, along with a powerful runtime search for quick tag location Built-in .NET Control that integrates with Apache E-Chart widgets empowers HMI designers to easily configure and adapt web widgets, leveraging the versatility of Apache E-Charts within a .NET framework for richer user interfaces Intuitive and modernized tag management system with redesigned tag browser, featuring extended tag properties and the ability to access more detailed bit-level data Project Explorer with filtering of HMI components enhances efficiency by displaying only elements that meet filter criteria, reducing clutter and focusing the designer’s attention, streamlining project management, and optimizing system performance New VBA methods for TrendPro and XY Plot enhance chart interaction and toolbar functionality New Add Component tool streamlines the process of upgrading and maintaining HMI projects by allowing components to be added directly, saving time and simplifying project management
Create modern operator interfaces with new and enhanced graphic objects and functionality	New radar chart enhances data display, allowing complex, multivariate analysis through an intuitive, radial chart format, facilitating clearer insights Attach insightful text annotations to historical records directly in TrendPro to provide context with user timestamps and simplify management of abnormal events or data markers on trend lines Command buttons with a new modern look that aligns with contemporary design standards Addition of electronic signature capability for more objects ensures compliance and traceability, allowing for secure verifications and authentications within operations processes Users receive proactive notification of expiring licenses, ensuring continuous operation by facilitating timely updates and license management
FactoryTalk Alarm and Events enhancements	FactoryTalk Alarm and Events Summary enhances insights with concurrently displayed trigger and real-time values, providing a simplified interface by eliminating the need for extra Live Data tag configurations New animations for alarm status and priority-driven metrics for alarms provide operators and designers with dynamic tools for enhanced decision-making Alarm messages can now seamlessly reference translated extended tag properties from the Logix controller via existing client language switching commands
Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects upgrades	Upgrades to the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects (also known as the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects) support a wider range of languages and messages, improving localization and customization in applications

Version 13

Features	Benefits
New pricing model	License simplification and a lower cost bundled pricing model makes it easier to select and purchase FactoryTalk View SE
Data connectivity - more options for what data is displayed and how it is presented to operators	New Data Grid data source provides users a way to display data log information to operators in a tabular format New XY Plot object allows operators to analyze the relationship of two sets of data against each other
Improved extensibility and scripting	With support for .NET objects, users can develop their own .NET controls and use them in FactoryTalk View SE applications V13.00 extends the PowerShell scripting engine capabilities introduced in V12.00 and opens bidirectional data interactions with the ability to write information back to HMI tags with PowerShell script Client-specific-tags display functionality with tag values specific to each client/user session in a distributed system make it possible to customize client-specific behavior
Enhanced tools for application maintenance	System Status Portal provides a new webpage with an overview of all FactoryTalk® application servers and their status – see if a server is running, or which server is active in a redundant pair Drive HMI animations based on information retrieved from Automatic Diagnostics, to give operators a visual indication of conditions present Mobile access to Automatic Diagnostics provides operators with information about I/O communications and controller faults on their mobile device Automatically integrate third-party alarms into the FactoryTalk® Alarms and Events system with OPC UA Alarms and Conditions integration
Feedback-driven improvements	Enhanced redundant system synchronization in V13.00 ensures that application-specific values used by the HMI but not stored in controller tags remain synchronized Custom diagnostic audit messages for electronic-signature and string input remarks allow system designers to provide granular audit logging and align with new FDA requirements Complete language switching for TrendPro and Recipe Pro+ objects provide HMI users with an interface completely in the selected runtime language

Version 12

Features	Benefits
Modernized design environment and usability enhancements	New FactoryTalk View Studio look and feel that matches Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software. New display folder and subfolder hierarchy, searchable object toolbox for display elements, common keyboard shortcuts for zooming in on display elements, and additional enhancements that improve design-time ease of use.
New secondary server catalog numbers	New offerings with a list price at 50% of the primary server of the same size lowers the cost of implementing redundant HMI systems.
Improved presentation of SQL server data to operators	New SQL database connector and Data Grid object provide both terminal-based and mobile operators with access to the data they need to make good decisions.
FactoryTalk® Alarms and Events enhancements	Version 12 provides the operator with access to automatic device diagnostics such as disconnected I/O or fault messages that are generated by the Logix controller in a system. Automatic Diagnostics are supported in Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 33 ControlLogix® 5580 controllers, CompactLogix™ 5480, and CompactLogix 5380 controllers.
Support for Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) objects	SVG objects provide operators with a better visual representation of the system they are working with, and make it easier for designers to resize images to the desired height and width. New Symbol Factory 3.0 provides an enhanced SVG object library with graphic content easily adopted for graphic displays.

Solve Your HMI Challenges

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Oil Giant Improves Cybersecurity, Lowers Manpower Costs

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Oil Giant Improves Cybersecurity, Lowers Manpower Costs

A major oil and gas company needed a technological solution to centralize information gathering and monitor its control assets across one of California's rural valleys.

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Control Solution Boosts Flour Production

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Enable engineering, operations, and maintenance with the integrated tools they need

Explore how FactoryTalk View Site Edition works seamlessly with other Rockwell Automation technologies to deliver a connected, efficient, and secure automation environment.

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Industrial PCs Built for Performance

Choose the right PC platform to keep your operations running smoothly. ASEM 6300 industrial PCs and monitors offer rugged, scalable solutions for any environment. Pair them with FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station or Client for a reliable, high-performance HMI experience.

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Centralized Management for Secure Operations

ThinManager simplifies device and user management while enhancing security and flexibility. Integrated with FactoryTalk View Site Edition, it enables centralized deployment, optimized license usage, and streamlined troubleshooting across your thin client infrastructure.

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Contextualized Data for Smarter Decisions

FactoryTalk Historian captures and stores high-fidelity time-series data from across your operations, providing the foundation for real-time and historical analysis. Integrated with FactoryTalk View Site Edition, it enables you to visualize trends, monitor performance, and make informed decisions faster.

With built-in Asset Framework, you can organize data around your equipment and processes—making it easier to contextualize information, apply analytics, and generate meaningful insights. Support for Event Frames and calculated tags allows you to track and analyze specific events, such as batch cycles or equipment downtime, with precision.

Whether you're optimizing production, improving quality, or supporting compliance, FactoryTalk Historian delivers the data infrastructure you need to drive continuous improvement.

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Asset Protection, Change Management, and Compliance

FactoryTalk AssetCentre helps you secure your automation assets by managing change, maintaining version control, and enabling fast recovery when needed. Integrated with FactoryTalk View Site Edition, it provides a centralized way to track runtime system changes through an audit trail, automatically back up your applications, and restore the correct version with confidence. These capabilities help reduce downtime, improve productivity, and support compliance with regulations, including requirements like 21 CFR Part 11.

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Unified Control and Visualization

FactoryTalk View Site Edition is the visualization platform at the heart of the PlantPAx system. It provides consistent operator experience and integrates seamlessly with process control strategies.

With characterized architectures, virtual templates and support for modern deployment practices, it enables scalable, secure and efficient system implementations.

System Characterization ensures reliable performance across system sizes
Enhanced Visibility through real-time data and analytics
Integrated Control & Scalability for both process and machine-level automation
Regulatory & Cybersecurity Compliance to support industry standards and best practices

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Stay Compliant with Confidence

Supporting 21 CFR Part 11 and beyond

Regulatory compliance is critical in regulated industries like life sciences and pharmaceuticals. FactoryTalk View SE is designed to help you meet evolving requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, supporting secure, auditable and traceable operations.

In our latest white papers, you’ll learn how FactoryTalk View SE and FactoryTalk AssetCentre work together to support:

Electronic records and signatures
Audit trails and version control
User access and security management
System validation and documentation

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Address Regulatory Requirements with FactoryTalk View SE

Learn how to implement FactoryTalk View SE capabilities to address regulatory requirements.

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Address Regulatory Compliance with FactoryTalk AssetCentre

Explore the core functionality that FactoryTalk AssetCentre provides, for HMI and devices.

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Extend FactoryTalk Site Edition with ThinManager

Deploy and Manage HMI with Thin Clients

ThinManager® thin client software provides centralized, secure configuration and management of multiple data sources, user access rights, and mobile device deployment. Combine FactoryTalk View Site Edition with ThinManager to deliver the most powerful, integrated thin client-based HMI system available.

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ThinManager and View SE Deployment Guide

This guide focuses on deploying ThinManager® with the FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Server, as this is the most common architecture.

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Discover New Ways to Solve Challenges in Your Operations

Sure, you can view operations information in all the traditional ways, but in this day and age, we’re all asked to move faster and work smarter. Sometimes that means you need to step outside the box to look for creative ways to deliver increased levels of productivity. One way to do that is by making sure your decisions are based on the most relevant and timely data. The further you are from your data, the less valuable it becomes. Learn how you can combine control and HMI in one device that lives on the edge of your application and delivers more valuable data and more secure machines.

RSView32 to FactoryTalk View SE

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RSView32 to FactoryTalk View SE

Let us help you migrate your RSView®32 HMI to FactoryTalk® View so you are prepared for the future.

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RSView32 to FactoryTalk View Modernization

It’s Time to Make the Leap!

As much as we'd like good things to last forever, changes inevitably happen - especially when technology is involved. For some of you, RSView®32 has been a cornerstone of your operational success for over two decades. But, it’s time for you to make the leap to FactoryTalk View! Why, you ask? Because now, more than ever, we’re all being asked to do more with less; we have to work smarter.

Come learn how modernizing your RSView32 HMI to FactoryTalk View will uniquely position you to bring engineering, maintenance, production IT and operations together to create new business value.

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The demand for subscription-based software in the commercial and industrial markets has accelerated; and the pace of this change is not expected to slow down. We’re embracing the change and are here to help usher you into this new way of doing business.

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