February 10, 2008 - Web Studio Version 6.1 Service Pack 5 introduces several new features such as Studio Mobile Access (SMA), the option to run as a Windows service, and custom display resolutions. SP5 also brings many performance improvements and general enhancements, making InduSoft Web Studio (IWS) more powerful and easier to use than ever before.The first new feature, Studio Mobile Access (SMA), allows any Web- enabled smartphone or mobile device to display vital information about a machine or process. Murphy's Law dictates operators or maintenance staff will be away from the machine or process when there is a problem.
They can see alarms, process variables and parameters remotely with SMA. A Windows Mobile Pocket PC, BlackBerry, iPhone, Motorola RAZR, or other device can acknowledge alarms and update process variables directly from the mobile device. Besides acknowledging alarms, text comments can be added to alarms. By adding comments, IWS continues allowing the creation applications that are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. SMA allows operators to keep the process/machine running efficiently without being at the immediate location.
By using a browser enabled cell phone, this feature has near limitless applications, such as fleet management, remote pumping or even detention systems.The second new feature added to InduSoft Web Studio is the ability to run as a Windows service. This virtually eliminates accidental shutdown of critical applications by operators. Because increased uptime is mandatory in today's facilities, running as a service also allows IWS to start even when no users are logged on to the computer. This is perfect for remote installations or recovery from power failures.
Running IWS as a service also secures the system against unauthorized users from making any changes before launching the graphic interface.The third new feature allows the creation of applications for custom display resolutions. IWS can create applications for resolutions as small as 240 x 240 up to 10000 x 10000 pixels. Standard selections are still available such as QVGA (320 x 240), XGA (1024 x 768) and SXGA (1280 x 1024) and more. IWS is future-proofed for devices not yet developed or that by design use non-standard resolutions.
Users can also deploy applications on an extended desktop, which saves money by using a PC and a remote display rather than two complete PCs, or as a large marquee or graphical "Andon" board that personnel can see from anywhere in the facility, thus eliminating the need for costly, custom manufactured electronic signs.This update to the InduSoft Web Studio builds on an expansive feature set including:
- A single, scalable (150 to 512K tag), rapid development environment that deploys on any currently supported Windows platform including Windows Mobile, Windows CE, XP, Vista and Server Editions
- Full complement of features -- including alarms, OPC, database integration, symbols, recipes, reports, trends, communication drivers and security -- at every level of runtime.
- Enterprise-wide connectivity -- no extra development needed to deploy your application screens as Web pages that can be accessed from multiple remote browsers
- Data collection for Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reporting.
- Easy interface to relational databases, ERP and MES systems
- Free, full featured demo available.
