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News Release from: Alstom Power Conversion | Subject: AGP
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 22 November 2002
Software speeds production automation
Alstom has launched a powerful, flexible programming tool for use with its range of GEM80 programmable logic controllers, specifically designed for automating production processes.
Alstom has launched a powerful, flexible programming tool for use with its range of GEM80 programmable logic controllers (PLCs) - specifically designed for automating production processes The new software package - the Advanced GEM80 Programmer (AGP) - makes it easier for users to create programs for the GEM80 and runs on the latest computer operating platforms, including Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Aimed at all users of the GEM80 PLC, and specifically those in the process and control industry, the AGP offers greater monitoring capabilities and more secure access to GEM80 programs, via the use of passwords.
The AGP was developed jointly by the original GEM80 team at Alstom and software company Advanced Technical Software.
Mark Woods, Commercial Manager for the new product, said: "The AGP is an easy-to-use and powerful programming tool.
It's a Windows-based 32bit package that provides extensive facilities for developing, documenting, testing and monitoring applications.
It has the ability to import programs from older programming packages, which ensures that the user saves times and also reduces training costs.
It also has comprehensive editing facilities, enhanced graphics and administrator passwords".
The AGP is available in either a standard or professional version, with the latter offering TCP/IP remote programming, CSV import and export of mnemonics/data comments, enhanced keyboard interface in Rung editor and Rung overview display mode.
Both versions are available with either parallel or USB dongles.
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