Create professional-looking graphics and displays using InfoLink. Incorporating industry standard graphics symbols, users can view the real-time graphical representation of their equipment and process. Alert your operators quickly when critical values change. Including TrendLink trends and graphs, visualization into the Canary Enterprise Historian data is easily combined with the graphic symbols.
Canary Labs
814/793-3770
www.CanaryLabs.com
The "Copper" add-on module for EPlan Pro Panel Professional allows design, configuration and virtual assembly of control cabinets and the necessary busbar systems. Users can simply transfer the results of the design process into the Eplan overall project for further virtual setup and assembly. Any busbar and associated connecting elements can be designed and assembled virtually.
EPlan Software
248/945-9204
www.eplanusa.com
Fast/Tools R9.05 is the latest release of this web-based, real-time management and visualization software. It features collaboration and decision support, alarm system performance analysis, mobile device support, a remote gateway station that connects Centum VP DCS and the Stardom RTU environment with Fast/Tools, an OPC UA client function and support for IEC61850 MMS.
Yokogawa Corp. of America
800/-888-6400
www.yokogawa.com/us
Intune+ Process Navigator is software that guides plant management to excellent performance and increased capacity through faster start-ups, reduced variation and improved stability. It is a key part of making sure the control system, control strategy and final elements are all doing their part. Intune+ enhances existing technical expertise, and returns control to the hands of management.
ControlSoft
440/443-3900
www.controlsoftinc.com
Avantis Decision Support System software, Version 5.0, leverages Wonderware Intelligence software to give manufacturing and executive decision-makers role-based asset management analytics and reporting. The software is pre-configured to support a comprehensive set of KPIs based on asset management best practices. Users can consolidate reporting across sites, create analytics and more.
Invensys Operations Management
http://iom.invensys.com/EN/Pages/Avantis.aspx
Top Server is an OPC and native HMI device connectivity software with more than 130 device drivers and plug-ins. Version 5.9 has new applications for the oil and gas industry. The Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) Suite enables EFM data export for midstream applications The EFM plug-in provides users with export capabilities for the Flow-Cal proprietary CFX file format.
Software Toolbox
704/849-2773
www.toolboxopc.com
SimaticS7 AS mEC RTX is a software-based automation system inside an AS 300 form factor. Its compact automation system based on Simatic Microbox PC 427C is designed for 24-hour, maintenance-free operation. It is ideally suited for distributed installation close to the plant, for OEM installations like package units, and for plants with large distributed infrastructures.
Siemens Industry
215/646-7400
www.usa.siemens.com/pi
Unique in its ability to continuously preserve applications from the first version to the latest, D/3 is the most powerful and adaptable DCS on the market. The ProcessVision console software and D3Express mobile app ensure that operators are informed, not overwhelmed. When abnormal situations arise, D3v14 keeps operators and automation at their combined best.
NovaTech, LLC
800/253-3842
www.novatechweb.com/process
PAC Project9.2 is an upgrade to PAC Project suite that provides control programming, HMI development, OPC connectivity and database integration. PAC Control, the flowchart-based programming application, adds the capability of sending email directly from a PAC controller, with or without attachments, and has new commands for using the HTTP protocol to exchange data with web servers.
Opto 22
951/695-3000
www.opto22.com
TopView Mobile Web App provides access to TopView alarms and monitored data values from mobile devices. Support for any platform with a modern browser allows phone, tablet and desktop access to your tag data and alarms. Users can monitor alarms and data values, acknowledge alarms, filter by alarm category and examine tag details. It works on most modern mobile devices.
Exele
585/385-974
www.exele.com
ExperTune software now includes non-steady-state (NSS) modeling features for integrating control loops. These tools provide fast, simple modeling and tuning of level controls. Users can develop excellent tuning for level controls, even when little data is available. NSS tuning integrates seamlessly with ExperTune’s PlantTriage and PID Loop Optimizer software.
ExperTune Inc.
262/369-7711
www.expertune.com
The iPad ProficySCADA app extends the control room by providing users with information anywhere, increasing visibility and efficiency of operations. The iPad app enables users of either iFix WebSpace or Cimplicity GlobalView to instantly connect to their HMI/SCADA runtime projects. It supports the same full-featured capabilities of a standard client, and delivers full HMI/SCADA functionality.
GE Intelligent Platforms
www.ge-ip.com/automation-software
KepServerEX is a flexible, scalable solution for connecting, managing, monitoring and controlling diverse automation devices and software applications. Communications are managed through a platform that supports an array of open standards, such as OPC, propriety communication protocols, APIs and various automation systems’ interfaces. Free, downloadable demo available.
Kepware Technologies
207/775-1660
www.kepware.com
RT Toolbox2 software is now integrated into Melsoft iQ Works software platform, and has added robots to the Melsoft Navigator environment. The addition of RT Toolbox2 allows programming, maintaining, retrofitting and monitoring of Mitsubishi Electric robots, along with PLCs, HMIs, servos and motion controllers from the same platform.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation
847/478-2100
us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en
Studio 5000 unified engineering and design environment sets the foundation for design tools that allow engineers to enter configuration and programming information once, and leverage it across their entire control system architecture. It includes the Logix Designer application for programming and configuration of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5570 and CompactLogix 5370 PACs.
Rockwell Automation
414/382-2000
www.rockwellautomation.com
SILStat software captures key operational and maintenance data, including equipment failures, process demands, success or failure of protection layers and proof test results. The data is reviewed and analyzed as required by the IEC 61511/ISA 84.00.01-2004 standard and as part of compliance with an OSHA PSM mechanical integrity program. SILStat can help determine risk and the effectiveness of layers of protection.
exida
215/453-1720
www.exida.com
The newest version of LabView provides recommended application architectures designed to save time, ensure scalability and lower maintenance costs. It includes stability improvements and environment enhancements designed to increase productivity, and it supports a large portfolio of new hardware products showcasing a commitment to expanding platform capabilities.
National Instruments
800/258-702
http://ni.com/labview/whatsnew/
MANAGE CHANGE
AutoSave PC Backup and Recovery module manages the creation of disk images and incremental revisions. It takes a snapshot of the disk using patented disk imaging technologies, and then stores each data set as a unique revision while maintaining prior revisions. It has one change management system for automation and PC imaging needs and a backup solution for PC-based controls and HMIs.
MDT Software Inc.
678/297-1000
www.mdt-software.com
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