Cimplicity 8.5
Version 8.5 tightened integration with Proficy Historian. Users could now trend and analyze high-speed data directly from the native CIMPLICITY screens without switching applications. The data compression algorithms were optimized to reduce storage footprint while maintaining nanosecond timestamp accuracy.
One of the strongest selling points of Cimplicity 8.5 is its seamless integration with Proficy Historian.
For system integrators maintaining legacy plants, here are three frequent issues and fixes: cimplicity 8.5
Historical data stops logging after 2GB.
Screen flickering on Windows 7 SP1.
Cimplicity 8.5 typically operates on a Project-based architecture.
Cost estimate: Assuming a standard support contract, the upgrade from 8.2 to 8.5 was typically included in the annual maintenance fee (approx. 15-18% of license list price). Version 8
If you are currently on CIMPLICITY 7.5, 8.0, or 8.2, here is the standard upgrade path.
