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Ignition integrator for SCADA, MES and IIoT
We design, build, migrate and support Ignition SCADA, MES and IIoT systems for manufacturers worldwide, from a single production line to multi-site operations. With 8 years of hands-on Ignition experience, we help you get the most from the platform and keep it running well for years.
What is Ignition SCADA?
Ignition, made by Inductive Automation, is an industrial software platform for building SCADA, HMI, MES and IIoT applications. It runs on standard servers, delivers screens through a web browser and connects to almost any PLC, database or business system.
Manufacturers around the world use Ignition SCADA to replace ageing systems, connect their plants and build the applications their operations need. Because one platform covers visibility, execution and data, it is a strong foundation for manufacturing intelligence.
Why manufacturers choose Ignition?
Unlimited licensing
Licensed by server, with unlimited tags, screens, clients and device connections, so growth doesn’t add licence costs per seat.
Runs on standard IT
Works on Windows and Linux servers, on-premise, in containers or in the cloud.
Modular
Add only what you need: historian, alarming, reporting, MES and more.
Scalable
From a single machine with Ignition Edge to enterprise architectures across many sites.
Web-based and mobile-ready
The Perspective module delivers responsive screens to any browser, tablet or phone, with nothing to install.
Open standards
OPC UA, MQTT, SQL databases and REST APIs, so data moves freely between systems.
Fast development
One designer tool, reusable templates and instant deployment of changes.
Secure
Encrypted connections, role-based security and single sign-on through your identity provider.
- Licensing And Cost
How Ignition licensing works?
Ignition is licensed by server, not by tag, screen or user. You buy a licence for each Ignition server (called a gateway) and add the modules you need. Once licensed, you can connect as many devices, build as many screens and give access to as many people as your operation requires. That makes the cost of growth predictable. Adding a line, a dashboard or fifty more users doesn’t trigger a new licence fee.
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Number of servers
Central gateways, redundant pairs and Ignition Edge devices at machines.
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Modules you choose
Perspective or Vision, historian, reporting, alarm notification and others.
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Third-party modules
Sepasoft MES, Cirrus Link MQTT, Kanoa and others, licensed separately.
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Support and upgrades
Optional annual support and upgrade protection from Inductive Automation.
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Engineering
Design, development, testing and commissioning, which usually outweigh licence costs on a project.
We don’t resell licences or add a margin. We help you size the right architecture and modules, and you buy directly from Inductive Automation.
Get a Free Licence Sizing Review
- Our Ignition Services
Ignition integration services, from design to support
New Ignition SCADA & HMI
Complete SCADA systems designed around your process, from architecture to commissioning.
Vision to Perspective conversion
Support for existing Vision projects, and planned conversion to web-based Perspective.
Alarming & notifications
Well-structured alarm pipelines that reach the right person at the right time.
Ignition MQTT & IIoT
Cirrus Link MQTT modules and Sparkplug B for reliable, scalable connectivity.
Ignition upgrades & health checks
Upgrades to current Ignition 8 releases, architecture reviews, performance tuning and gateway network design.
Ignition Perspective development
Responsive operator screens, dashboards and mobile apps built with Ignition Perspective.
Historian & reporting
Tag Historian, Canary integration and automatic reports with the Reporting module.
MES on Ignition
OEE, track and trace, batch and quality, using Sepasoft and Kanoa.
Ignition Edge
Data collection and local screens at the machine, with store-and-forward to the central system.
Ignition support
24×7 and SLA-backed support, including for Ignition systems built by others.
Ignition compared with traditional SCADA
Every SCADA platform has strengths, and the right choice depends on your plant. These are the differences our clients usually ask about.
| Ignition | Traditional SCADA (typical) | |
|---|---|---|
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Licensing |
Per server; unlimited tags, clients and screens |
Often priced by tag count, client or screen |
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Access |
Any web browser, tablet or phone |
Often installed client software |
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Operating systems |
Windows and Linux; containers and cloud |
Often Windows only |
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Integration |
Built-in SQL, MQTT, OPC UA and REST |
Varies; often add-ons or proprietary interfaces |
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Deploying changes |
Published centrally, picked up by every client |
Often updated client by client |
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Vendor neutrality |
Drivers for Siemens, Rockwell, Modbus, OPC UA and more |
Often strongest with one hardware vendor |
- SCADA migration
Migrate to Ignition from Factory Talk, Wonderware, WinCC and more
A migration to Ignition is a chance to modernise screens, clean up tags and alarms, and connect SCADA to the rest of the business. Done well, it is planned, phased and scheduled around production.
There is no reliable one-click conversion between SCADA platforms. Tags and alarms can be exported and mapped, but screens are best rebuilt with Ignition templates, and historical data needs its own plan. We’ll be clear about what can be reused, what must be rebuilt and what it will take.
1. FactoryTalk View to Ignition
Tags and alarms mapped; faceplates rebuilt as Ignition templates; Allen-Bradley PLCs connected with native drivers.
2. Wonderware InTouch to Ignition
Tag databases exported and mapped, screens rebuilt for web and mobile, historian data planned separately.
3. WinCC to Ignition
Siemens S7 connectivity retained, screens rebuilt, alarms restructured.
4. iFIX to Ignition
Database and alarm structures reviewed, rebuilt and tested against the running system.
5. Citect to Ignition
Tags, alarms and trends mapped into a modern, web-based architecture.
6. ICONICS and others
A structured assessment shows exactly what can be reused.
- MES On Ignition
Ignition MES with Sepasoft and Kanoa
Sepasoft offers MES modules that run inside Ignition, and Kanoa offers MES and operations applications built on it. We use them to deliver proven MES functions on the same platform as your SCADA, configured to the way your plant actually works.
Ignition projects built to be supported for years
An Ignition system should be easy for your team, or anyone else, to understand and extend. That’s why every project follows clear standards.
Reusable templates
Standard UDTs and screen templates, so new machines and lines are quick to add.
Consistent naming
A clear tag and asset structure that makes data easy to find and use.
Version control & backups
Tracked project changes and documented gateway backups.
Tested before site
Factory acceptance testing on a test gateway before anything reaches production.
Ignition capacity for integrators and machine builders
Need extra Ignition engineering capacity? We support system integrators and machine builders with development, testing, migration and commissioning, working under your project leadership and to your standards.
Is your SCADA ready for Ignition?
Answer six quick questions and see how ready your current system is to modernise. It takes about two minutes, and your result appears straight away.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Ignition: common questions
What is Ignition used for?
Ignition is used to build SCADA and HMI systems, historians, reports, dashboards, MES and IIoT applications, all on one platform. Manufacturers, utilities and infrastructure operators use it to monitor, control and analyse their operations from any web browser.
How much does Ignition cost?
Ignition is priced per server plus the modules you choose, with no charge per tag, screen or user. Total cost depends on the number of servers, the modules and the engineering work. We offer a free licence sizing review, and you buy licences directly from Inductive Automation.
How is Ignition licensed?
Each Ignition server (gateway) is licensed once, and you add modules such as Perspective, historian or reporting. Tags, screens, device connections and clients are unlimited, so adding lines or users doesn’t add licence fees.
What is the difference between Ignition Perspective and Vision?
Perspective is web-based and responsive, so screens run in any browser, tablet or phone without installing anything. Vision is the older desktop client. New projects usually use Perspective, and we can convert existing Vision projects step by step.
Is Ignition suitable for a small plant?
Yes. Ignition works for a single machine or line with Ignition Edge or a small server, and scales to multi-site enterprise systems. You can start small and grow without changing platform.
Can we migrate from FactoryTalk, Wonderware or WinCC to Ignition?
Yes. Tags and alarms are exported and mapped, screens are rebuilt with Ignition templates, and historical data is moved or kept accessible. We plan the cutover in phases around production, with old and new systems running in parallel.
How long does it take to migrate to Ignition?
A single area can take a few weeks; a plant-wide migration is usually phased over several months. A free assessment gives you a realistic plan.
Does Ignition replace our PLCs?
No. PLCs control your machines. Ignition supervises, visualises and records what they do, and connects that data to the rest of the business.
Can Ignition be used for MES?
Yes. With Sepasoft’s MES modules or Kanoa’s applications, Ignition handles OEE, downtime, track and trace, batch, SPC and ERP integration on the same platform as SCADA.
Can Ignition run in the cloud or in containers?
Yes. Ignition runs on Windows and Linux, and Inductive Automation provides official Docker images, so it can run on-premise, in containers or on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Can you support an Ignition system someone else built?
Yes. We review and document existing systems, fix issues and provide ongoing support, including 24×7 and SLA-backed options.
Do you work with companies in India and abroad?
Yes. We are based in India and deliver Ignition projects for manufacturers worldwide, with remote engineering and on-site commissioning where needed.
Planning an Ignition project?
Whether you are new to Ignition, migrating from another SCADA or extending an existing system, talk to a team with 8 years of hands-on Ignition experience.