Inventory Monitors include software interface.
Press Release Summary:
Unaffected by dust, vapor, or noise, SiloPatrol(R) monitors provide continuous level measurement. When using ActiveX(R) software package, they can integrate into PLC/PC control system without use of analog signals. Basic and full-featured software packages request and read measurements as well as to read status and error messages. Full-featured software converts and calculates units of measure, constructs bin icons, and sets up alarms.Original Press Release:
ActiveX(R) Software Interface Added to SiloPatrol(R) System
ELBURN, IL - Unaffected by dust, vapors, vessel construction, or acoustic noise, the SiloPatrol inventory monitoring system provides reliable continuous level measurement in a variety of applications. Monitor Technologies' economical system recently added a new user interface, an ActiveX(R) software package.
When using Monitors ActiveX(R) software package, SiloPatrol inventory monitors can be integrated into a PLC/PC control system, without the use of analog signals. The SMU "smart" sensor uses RS-485 multi-drop communications which, in conjunction with the use of the available ActiveX(R) software, significantly cuts the cost of installation by simplifying wiring and eliminating the need for analog I/O cards.
The communication driver contained within Monitor's ActiveX(R) software manages the message handling with the SMUs. The specific ActiveX(R) controls provided allow the control system designer to easily place SiloPatrol inventory monitoring functions directly into the system's operator interface screens and control the SMU(s). In Screen Design Mode, the available sensor functions can be placed exactly where they are needed by "dragging and dropping" them in place.
Monitor offers two versions of the ActiveX(R) software package: basic and full-featured. Both packages can be used to request and read measurements and to read status and error messages. The full-featured software will further save time for control system designers by providing ActiveX(R) controls that will convert and calculate units of measure, construct bin icons and setup alarms.
