====== Mervis Tutorials ======

This page provides a comprehensive introduction to the Mervis product suite.
Follow these stages to understand how the individual components—engineering software, controller runtimes, and cloud services—integrate to form a complete automation solution.

===== 1. Mervis IDE: The Engineering Environment =====

The Mervis Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is the central workspace where you design and configure your projects.
It is provided as a free tool for all users.
  * **[[en:mervis-ide:20-download:00-start|Downloading the IDE]]**: A guide to the installation process and system requirements for your workstation.
  * **[[en:mervis-ide:35-help:00-start|Software Navigation]]**: Understanding the layout of the project tree, property windows, and library management.
  * **[[en:tutorials:10-first-project-upload|Your First Project]]**: Step-by-step instructions on creating a solution and identifying your hardware.

===== 2. Mervis RT: The Controller Runtime =====

Mervis RT is the software that resides on your physical controller (PLC).
It executes the logic you created in the IDE and manages communication with sensors and switches.
  * **[[en:mervis-ide:35-help:015-plc|Managing the Controller]]**: How to monitor the health of your PLC and manage the "Running" or "Stopped" status of your logic.
  * **[[en:licensing:00-start|Licensing and Pricing]]**: How to formally register your Mervis RT instance for continuous, long-term operation.

===== 3. Visualization and Remote Control - Mervis SCADA and HMI =====

Mervis SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and HMI tools allow you to monitor your systems through web browsers or mobile devices, turning raw controller data into professional dashboards.

  * **[[en:mervis-ide:35-help:030-hmi_new|HMI]]**: Creating Human-Machine Interfaces (local web dashboards) that are hosted directly on the controller for local access.
  * **[[en:mervis-scada:90-how-to:00-start|Mervis SCADA]]**: Cloud Visualization (also available as an on-premise application). Uploads your project variables to a secure portal for global remote access.
  * **[[en:mervis-scada:90-how-to:41-subscription|Alarm and Notification Services]]**: Setting up the system to send automatic alerts via email or SMS during critical events.

===== 4. Mervis DB: Historical Data and Analytics =====

Mervis DB is a high-performance database designed to store every value recorded by your controllers.
This is essential for energy management and system auditing.

  * **[[en:mervis-ide:80-mervis-db-configuration|Configuring Data History]]**: Selecting which variables should be saved and setting the frequency of data recording.
  * **[[en:mervis-scada:90-how-to:30-graphs|Data Analysis]]**: Utilizing historical graphs and trends within the SCADA portal to review system performance over time.

===== 5. Secure Connectivity =====

To ensure your infrastructure remains protected while connected to the internet, Mervis provides specialized security tools.
  * **[[en:mervis-proxy:00-start|Mervis Proxy and CloudAccess]]**: Establishing secure, encrypted communication between your controllers and the cloud without the risks associated with public IP addresses.


===== Additional Resources =====

  * **[[en:help:support|Technical Support]]**: Direct contact for professional assistance.
  * **[[en:best-practices:00-start|Best Practices]]**: Industry standards and best practices for system design.