Today's Automation News Headlines from Automation.com

November 23, 2011 - OffPeak Technologies announces PT series HMI products, featuring: 4.3” to 15” models all with TFT 65k color touchscreens, Micro SD card slots, USB Host ports, Ethernet port, and 3 Serial ports.

These HMI models are all programmed using free PM Designer Software which is a fully functional download.  Full Macro capability using built-in VB like scripting language with complete math support, logical decisions, file manipulation, and system access to add powerful functionality to any project.

Features include:

• Multi-Language support with up to 10 definable languages for any application, Cyrillic and Asian characters fully supported.
• Customizable Splash Screen for startup recognition.
• Large Library of Icons, Objects and Drawing tools
• FTP for data and file transfers
• VNC for remote control and monitoring (v1.3 or higher)
• A large selection of drivers including EthernetIP (v1.3 or higher) (with Tag import from AB RSLogix5000 projects), Modbus, BACNet and over 200 various PLC, motor drive, and other controller protocols (Run four separate protocols simultaneously.
• USB Host port and Micro SD Card can be used to data log as well as update projects in the field without the need for programming software, PC or cables.  So easy anyone can do it and it is always password protectable.
• Password protection is available on many levels and for a variety of functions and actions.