March 6, 2012 - COPA-DATA introduces the zenon 7 product family, comprised of individual, fully-integrated software products, including zenon Analyzer, zenon Supervisor, zenon Operator zenon Logic, and a Pharma Edition.
For platform-independent Dynamic Production Reporting, zenon Analyzer reporting tool handles and presents data from the process to the ERP and enables informative reports, extensive KPI calculations and statistical analyses. Engineers and operators requiring comprehensive visualization and operating large, complex equipment are offered a suitable solution with the independent SCADA system zenon Supervisor. zenon Operator, COPA-DATA`s embedded HMI system was specifically developed for simple and ergonomic machine operation and the control of smaller equipment. zenon Logic, the integrated PLC system with IEC 61131-3 programming environment, completes the zenon Product Family.
zenon 7 Overview
Differentiated product portfolio consisting of:
- zenon Supervisor - Independent SCADA system
- zenon Operator - Embedded HMI system
- zenon Logic - Integrated PLC system
zenon 7 has been equipped with around 230 new functionalities. Highlights include:
- ISA S88 compatible Module Batch Control for optimal control in the batch related process industry
- Pharma Edition with tailored features designed specifically for the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Native Multitouch support
- Enhanced network security – encrypted network communication
- New Message Control for improved escalation management
- New module Report Viewer for organized data preparation and full graphical reporting at the HMI
- Improvement of the module Recipe Group Manager (RGM) and Extended Trend Module (ETM)
- Ergonomic improvement of the language table and the cross-reference list
- DirectX11 support and new graphical possibilities
- Performance optimization in the zenon Runtime
- A variety of new templates and Wizards for more efficient work processes
- New and enhanced zenon drivers: e.g.
Allen Bradley offering offline import, OPC UA driver with certification support and user authentication, B&R driver with block reading of arrays and structures, Mitsubishi driver for the Q series
zenon Pharma Edition
The pharmaceutical industry faces great challenges in the coming years. Expiring patents and the increased importance of generic medicines are dramatically changing the industry logic. Efficiency and productivity are gaining in importance. That is why, with zenon 7, COPA-DATA now also offers particular, industry-specific software adapted to automation projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
Security has been particularly considered for the strictly regulated Pharma environment. zenon Pharma Edition is equipped with specific safety features in order to comply with regulations and to encourage a rapid, simple validation process.
