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News Release from: Inmoco | Subject: Control Technology Model 5200 Series
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 03 August 2004
Controller takes web server onboard
The latest Model 5200 Series controller from Control Technology Corp has a built-in web server, which enables users to securely monitor, control and upgrade processes via the Internet.
The latest Model 5200 Series controller from Control Technology Corp has a built-in web server, which enables users to securely monitor, control and upgrade processes via the Internet It is designed with multi-unit expansion racks to control larger applications with more I/O via a single CPU and control strategy
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 2 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The model 5200 is the latest addition to the Control Technology Blue Fusion Series, a range of web enabled controllers that make the idea of running an entire manufacturing enterprise via the web a practical reality.
The Blue Fusion controllers are 32bit, RISC based units that combine automation and motion control facilities, monitoring and TCP/IP Ethernet web connectivity into a single compact package priced below many non-networking controllers.
The new features available for the first time on the Model 5200 improve the performance/price ratio of the Blue Fusion controller package further.
They include bidirectional email support, which enables the Blue Fusion controller to send alerts or production data via an e-mail message.
This facility also allows users to send an e-mail to the Model 5200 with customised instructions to modify the operation of the controller.
Also enhancing the all round capabilities of the 5200 controller, are facilities for local data logging and Flash file storage.
Local data logging enables millions of points to be recorded in real time: it can be used in conjunction with remote servers to provide users with the convenience of redundant data archival.
Flash file storage handles more immediate data needs, allowing users to store process-related files such as CAD, video and documentation, actually on the controller.
The Model 5200 supports popular protocols such as UDP, TCP/IP, HTTP, and Modbus master/slave TCP.
Through DHCP support, it can be configured and appear like any other node on the network.
In addition, the Model 5200 can also be set up as an FTP server for upgrades, support or for propagating control strategies from one control unit to others.
For additional data management, the controller may be used with CTC's family of software, including CTServer and CT HMI software. Request a free brochure from Inmoco ...
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