Connections

When the PlantVantage is first run an initial connection is attempted with the server address that was provided in the last session. If the server connection is successful then a chart and the trend pages item is shown on the side pane. If the connection was not successful or no previous server address is found then the User Options Side Bar Item is shown on the side bar.

At any time the User Options Side Bar Item can be used to specify a new server or master server address and make a new connection.

This chapter examines the two different ways to connect to a server in PlantVantage. These connection types are:

This Chapter will also examine the several connection errors which can be generated. The possible errors include: