Movicon.NExT, release 4.4, HMI/SCADA software has added communications, scripting, development efficiency, data management and security capabilities. Focusing on user-centric improvements to maximize development efficiency, Movicon.NExT’s improvements include:
- Communications and drivers. Updated communication protocol drivers, for OPC UA, EtherNet/IP and others, support multi-station arrays and more. A new DNP3 driver lets Movicon.NExT integrate seamlessly with power industry and electrical utility networks. Optimized I/O operations more efficiently aggregate read/write tags for greater throughput, and open connectivity helps users easily connect with digital assets.
- Scripting and development. Native support within Movicon.NExT for Python runtime scripting enables custom, cross-platform logic, so developers can create strategies, while building on proven work. Updated user interfaces, new graphical properties for controls, and streamlined license management, both local and network-based, enhance and simplify user experiences, while accelerating project development.
- Data management. New support for TimescaleDB in the historian offers improved storage efficiency and higher performance, especially with large data volumes. Other enhancements increase data precision and SQL database compatibility, while recipe and alarm management are performed through a centralized connection.
- Security and compliance. A full migration to .NET 8 for core Movicon.NExT applications, and unified and encrypted password management applied across the entire platform, are two examples of built-in security to help users defend digital systems and achieve regulatory compliance. CFR21 compliance is enhanced by adding user group information logged alongside usernames.
- Integration-ready HMI/SCADA platform. Other Movicon.NExT modules, such as Pro.Lean and Pro.Energy are revised in Version 4.4, such as an improved user interface and navigation, new library symbols, and added grouping and overview screens.
