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News Release from: Copa-Data UK | Subject: Zenon Scada
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 01 December 2005
Scada software fronts up S7 series PLCs
A new driver links Zenon Scada software directly into S7 series PLCs using the multipoint interface (MPI).
A new driver links Zenon Scada software directly into S7 series PLCs using the multipoint interface (MPI) Cutting out intermediate interfaces such as OPC increases the performance of an integrated control solution by reducing latency
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Copa-Data is the first to develop a driver which implements IEC61850 - and thanks to the openness of the zenOn Scada/HMI software it can be integrated into all existing systems.
Direct synchronisation of data points with a Step7 or PCS7 projects also eliminates double data point definition.
Improved data acquisition provides data rich visualisation that helps with the debugging and optimisation of plant.
High datarates are particularly advantageous in demanding processes such as packaging lines.
The use of MPI can also give control terminals access to an expanded control command set, not accessible using higher level interfaces.
Italian HMI manufacturer ESA is the latest to offer a tightly integrated control solution using Zenon Scada software.
ESA offers three new control platforms pre-installed with the Zenon 6.2 runtime, with 7.5, 10.4 and 12.1in displays, including touch screens.
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