Software Horizons introduces 'InstantHMI for Watlow' to support the new EZ-Zone as well as many legacy controllers. InstantHMI for Watlow is a specialized OEM-vesion of InstantHMI 5.0 and inherits all the Design and Runtime HMI functionality. In addition, the ready made Watlow EZ, SD, 96 etc. project includes pre-built tag databases, Process Monitor, Watch List, and Trend screens, which provide for 'Right out of the Box' functionality.
In fact, the entire process 'Download, Install and Run' can take place in under 5 minutes and provide the benefit of discovery, monitor and supervisory control of connected controllers on one or more Watlow networks.The Device Discovery feature allows 'InstantHMI for Watlow' to detect the number of networks as well as identify connected Watlow controllers on each network. Once discovered, the user can monitor Process Values, change Set Points and change/view any other desired controller parameters. The InstantHMI LaunchPad Designer allows creation of additional objects and or screens to be included in the project.The Recipe/Configuration capability of InstantHMI allows lists of paramaters (configurations) to be retreived and/or restored.
This enables quick and easy configuration of any controller to match that of another controller.The InstantHMI Watch List allows for parameters or groups of parameters to be monitored simultaneously. A simplified user interface allows the user to easily add and remove parameters to quickly display the most important information.I
nstantHMI for Watlow offers multiple benefits to OEMs and End Users:
- Discovery – Automatically discover supported Watlow Controllers
- Watch List – View many key parameters at a glance
- Recipes – Save controller configurations and Load them at a later time
- Data Logging – Log important process information for later analysis
- Real-Time Trending – Monitor your process variables graphically in real-time
- Historic Trending – Use logged data to graphically view process information over timeInstantHMI is flexible and powerful with a variety of features including scalability, connectivity and software options to suit your demanding application needs.
With TCP/IP communications, your data is available from across the room or across the world.
Support for GPS allows Data Logs to be location-stamped as well as time-stamped.
Clipboard Tools provide "clipboard replacement" for maintenance schedules, checklists and other tasks that can be logged for later review.
Standard connectivity options include Serial (RS-232/485) or Infrared (on supported controllers).
Using conversion kits provided by Software Horizons users can also communicate via wireless Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi (for LAN/Internet access).InstantHMI 5.0 also provides HMI/SCADA solutions on other target runtime platforms.
Install it on Windows PC platforms for a traditional single or multi-node Client/Server HMI setup.
For a mobile/wireless solution install it directly on a Windows Mobile PDA or use our InstantChip technology to run from a CF/SD/Mini-SD/Micro-SD card.
Software Horizons develops and markets low cost Industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI / SCADA) software and total solutions based on Windows PC, Windows CE, Windows Mobile/Pocket PC, and Palm OS Platforms incorporating the latest technology for wireless connectivity to allow 'Anywhere, Anytime' information access in the field and on the factory floor.
