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News Release from: Copa-Data UK | Subject: Zenon v6.2
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 April 2006
HMI software takes advantage of improved
security
Windows-based Scada and HMI software supports Microsoft's recently launched SQL Server 2005, letting users take advantage of the enhanced security and improved availability provided.
Windows-based Scada and HMI software Zenon v6.2 supports Microsoft's recently launched SQL Server 2005, allowing customers to take advantage of the enhanced security and improved availability provided Many Zenon installations use SQL Server for archiving data, providing standardised storage for third party software such as ERP and higher level MES systems
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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While Zenon automatically generates an FDA 21 CFR part 11 compliant audit log, connecting to an SQL Server for archiving is beneficial in food and pharmaceutical applications where specialised third partly traceability reporting is common.
Thomas Punzenberger, Managing Director of Copa-Data, said: "Zenon is an open system and will always be compatible with the technology our customers use".
"Having supported SQL Server 2000, we were first in line to support the new version, taking advantage of the new features and ensuring backwards compatibility for our customers".
Copa-Data has developed Zenon under a close relationship with Microsoft during the past 18 years, supporting VBA in the runtime, SQL Server.
All versions have been developed for Windows platforms, including the first Windows CE HMI Scada software.
Christian Beyrl, Manager Server and Tools Platform at Microsoft Austria, said: "Our experts worked closely with Copa-Data to develop an interface that fully utilises the new security features and improved performance of SQL Server 2005 that benefit manufacturers directly in their operations".
When archived to an SQL server, the data is easily retrieved using the software with a few mouse clicks.
Designed for longevity, Zenon is backwards compatible with the SQL Server 2000.
Backwards compatibility is ensured making sure data recorded to an SQL 2000 database is fully accessible from the archive section of Zenon following customer migration to SQL Server 2005.
An SQL Server is typically used as part of a Zenon-based system to allow multiple users or systems on disparate systems to access a shared database.
In a complex system with many connections, the enhanced security model and encryption options built into SQL Server 2005 promise improved process safety and security.
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