ProSoft Technology’s line of backplane-compatible PCs includes a fully-customizable PC, a PC with Historian, a high-speed 500 MHz, and a Wonderware SuiteLink interface.BAKERSFIELD, Calif., September 18, 2006 - ProSoft Technology’s connectivity solutions for Rockwell Automation platforms include a growing line of in-chassis PCs which offer greater functionality, programmability and connectivity. These powerful modules communicate directly across the backplane to a ControlLogix PLC, and offer the flexibility and processing speed of an industrial computer. The four in-rack PCs currently available through ProSoft Technology are:1.
PC56-LX800: Equipped with an 500 MHz CPU, this PC provides a high-speed data exchange rate that enables greater flexibility, reliability and capability for a number of application scenarios.2. PC56: Fully-customizable PC with software toolkit for PLC backplane communication.3.
PC56-HIST: PC with Historian, ideal for compliance reporting (i.e. PAT, FDA) and process optimization4. PC56-SLS: PC with Wonderware SuiteLink DA-Server eliminates middleware while integrating Wonderware networks with devices using a ControlLogix network.
General features for all in-rack PCs include:
- Space saving, in-chassis, industrial hardware for ControlLogix
- Can be added to new or existing ControlLogix PLCs without changing the control application
- Communicates with the ControlLogix controller directly through the backplane, using the provided software toolkit.
- Supports communication to multiple ControlLogix controllers.
- Supports both local and remote (via 1756-ENET or -CNET) controllers.
- 500 MHz CPU delivers a high-speed data exchange rate
- Supports Microsoft’s Windows (XP, CE) and Linux environments
- Supports applications using Serial, Ethernet, and USB
- Supports both local and remote (via 1756-ENET or 1756-CNET) controllers.
- Pentium II processor with 40Gb hard drive
- Supports Windows (NT, CE, 2000, XP) and DOS environments
- Supports applications using Serial Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH-485, DH+ and Remote I/O communications
- Fully customizable and easy to integratePC56-Historian Features:
- Standard configuration tool enables easy set up of real-time data collection
- Handles large quantities of data over extended time period
- Provides an audit trail and data flags for tracking modified, inserted, or incomplete data
- No extra installation or wiring is requiredPC56-SLS Features:
- Improved reliability and performance: No middleware between client software and ControlLogix hardware
- Provides data access to Wonderware clients such as InTouch
- Ability to read tags from networked processors
- Application Objects are run directly from the rack, increasing reliability
- Easy Hardware Redundancy by utilizing two PC56-SLS modules
- Easy-to-use configuration tools via Archestra SMC (Management Console), a graphical interface providing for configuration and diagnostic support.
- HMI and SCADA integration
- IT Server applications – Java, CGI, HTML, PHP
- Embedded WEB Server
- eDiagnostics
- Integrated Barcode Management System
- Relational Database Management w/ SQL
- OEM/User C/C++ application development
- Automated Process Quality and OptimizationProSoft Technology: Where Automation ConnectsProSoft Technology, Inc. specializes in the development of communication solutions compatible with the large automation supplier’s controllers such as Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric.
PC56-LX800 Features:
PC56 Features:
Specific applications for ProSoft Technology in-rack PCs include:
The primary focus is to provide connectivity solutions that link dissimilar automation products.
ProSoft Technology’s offerings consist of four primary product families: Protocol and network connectivity modules known as inRAx for Rockwell Automation and ProTalk for Schneider Electric, stand-alone gateways, protocol converters, and wireless gateways known as ProLinx, and industrial serial and/or Ethernet wireless modules known as RadioLinx.
Over the last 16 years, ProSoft Technology’s product lines have grown to over 400 communication modules supporting more than 60 different protocols.
ProSoft Technology provides field-proven connectivity and communication solutions that bridge between various automation products as seamlessly as if they were all from the same supplier.
These connectivity options enable controller platforms to provide solutions in areas such as computing gas flow calculations and SCADA telemetry applications.
These solutions also enable interfacing to motor controls, drives and other devices in industries such as water/wastewater, power generation, oil & gas, machinery, packaging, and production.ProSoft Technology is committed to providing localized sales and support to customers worldwide.
Sales, product engineering and support services are provided internationally by over 500 distributors in 52 countries and served by Regional Area Offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.All ProSoft Technology products come with a minimum warranty of one year and unlimited technical support.