Software New Product Briefs: Web Based SCADA, Machine Vision, more
Oct. 1, 2011
New versions of five automation software products.
Web-based SCADA
Version R9.04 of the Fast/Tools web-based SCADA system for the oil & gas, petrochem and power industries enables remote engineering and maintenance, and real-time management of process applications via secure web-based services.Yokogawa Corporation of Americawww.yokogawa.com800.888.6400From HMIs to SQL
SQL Sync, added to the company’s Crimson 3.0 programming software, allows users to synchronize logged data from G3 HMIs directly with a Microsoft SQL Server.Red Lion Controlswww.redlion.net717.767.6511 Machine Vision Inspection
In-Sight Explorer 4.5 provides advanced inspection tools that include an all-in-one edge and surface inspection tool, an all-in-one bead width and position tool, and an ID tool that reads multiple codes at one time.Cognex Corpwww.cognex.com/explorer770.254.0400 Enhanced HMI Security
FactoryTalk ViewPoint 2.0 software extends visualization and real-time decision-making capabilities to browser-based remote users. Improvements include tag write capabilities as well as enhanced security capabilities.Rockwell Automationwww.rockwellautomation.comIntelligent Change Management
Integrity iMOC, electronic management of change software ensures all changes made to a plant’s automation systems are detected and reconciled.PAS www.pas.com281.286.6565
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