In any NiagaraAX station, one or more driver networks are used to fetch and model real-time data values. Real-time values are modeled with proxy points, lower-tier components in that driver’s architecture. In addition, (depending on the driver/devices) other data items “native” in devices may also integrated into the station, such as schedules, alarms, and data logs (histories).

To support proxy points and other modeled data, the station must have that driver’s network architecture.

The following main topics apply to common driver architecture: