iFIX Client Comparison Table

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Standard iClient (Thick)

iClient TS (Thin)

WebSpace

Requires software on client

Yes

No

Yes, very small browser plug-in or a small client download.  Both obtained from WebSpace server.

iFIX Component Compatibility

100%

100%

No Alarm ODBC; caution advised when using iFIX Schedules

Picture Navigation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tag Group Support

Yes

Yes

Yes

Write Access and Alarm ACK

Yes

Yes

Yes

Historical Charts and Trends

Yes

Yes

Yes

VBA Scripting

Yes

Yes

Yes

ActiveX Support

Yes

Yes

Yes

Configuration Mode Support

Yes

Yes

No

Color Support

Unlimited

Remote Desktop Server Dependent

Depends on browser used

Client Platforms Supported

Up to Windows 11 Windows Server 2019

Any O.S. with RDP

Browser type and version dependent or locally installed client

Runs in Browser

No

Limited

Native (IE 11, Firefox 52+, Safari 9+, Chrome [Windows 7+ only], Edge)

iFIX Security

Optional

Optional

Required

Environment Protection

Yes

No

No

Runs Applications Requiring Windows Services

Yes

No

No

Remote Desktop Server Platforms Supported

N/A

Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher

Citrix Metaframe Server

N/A

Number of Clients talking to a SCADA node

Each client = 1 connection

Each client = 1 connection

Each client = 1 connection

Gets through firewalls

Yes, 1 at a time, need to open TCP port 2010

Yes, need to open TCP port 3389

Yes, need to open TCP port 491

Requires Microsoft CALs

No

Yes, one per simultaneous user or device

No