What is the difference between PSO Anywhere and PowerSCADA Operation (PSO)?
Issue
A user is curious to know the difference between PowerSCADA Operation (PSO) and PSO Anywhere.
Product Line
PowerSCADA Operation (PSO) 8.1, PSO Anywhere
PowerSCADA Operation (PSO) 8.2, PSO Anywhere
PowerSCADA Operation (PSO) 9.0, PSO Anywhere
Environment
Browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Web Client (Control and View-Only)
Cause
PowerSCADA Operation (PSO) and PSO Anywhere requires separate licenses.
Resolution
PSO 8.1, PSO 8.2, and PSO 9.0 is the major PowerSCADA platform release.
PSO Anywhere is an add-on that lets user to access Runtime inside a browser via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). It is analogous to Web Client but has improved features by design, in a sense that the user can access the Runtime in any browser (not just Internet Explorer like the Web Client), even on a smart phone or a tablet without requiring any deployment step. It works with HTTPS only if added SSL security is required.
PSO Anywhere is sold separately and requires its own license. FA284839 discusses the details about PSE Anywhere licensing.
Recommendation
If you are using an older version of Power Scada Operation(PSO), consider upgrading to the latest version for improved protocol support and security. For assistance with integration or upgrades, contact Schneider Electric Technical Support at: pmo-psup@se.com