Monitoring and Control System features web-based design.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for industrial equipment or processes, Link2Site Flex combines web-based user interface with coverage of cellular networks. Operators can view and monitor key process information contained within PLC from anywhere at any time, in real-time, using web browser and Internet connection. Operators can also change operating setpoints, be notified of out-of-bounds operation, view historical trends, and download process data for further analysis, all from Link2Site website.
Original Press Release:
Siemens' New Web Monitoring and Control Solution Offers More for Less
Warrendale, Pennsylvania, USA, 14.04.2009, The Link2Site Flex solution is Siemens Water Technologies' latest wireless-to-web remote monitoring and control solution that can be added to industrial equipment or processes. The Link2Site Flex solution differs from the previous Link2Site generation of systems in that it is not "process specific," providing broader monitoring, controlling, and trending capabilities and establishing a platform for more proactive troubleshooting. The solution is perfect for a company wanting to provide extended warranty, more comprehensive process guarantees, and easy, low-cost access to centrally located technical expertise.
As with the previous generation of technology, the Link2Site Flex solution combines a simple, intuitive web-based user interface with the coverage and strength of cellular networks. This provides a reliable, secure, and easy-to-install remote monitoring and control system without the struggles of maintaining user-owed software. Link2Site Flex system operators can view and monitor key process information contained within their PLC from anywhere and at anytime, in real time, simply using a web browser and an Internet connection. In addition, they can ensure that critical equipment is always operating, optimize process operation, and reduce maintenance and service costs.
Operators can also change operating setpoints, be notified of out-of-bounds operation, view historical trends, and download process data for further analysis, all from the Link2Site website. Moreover, users can trend any monitored points in their system, defining monitoring parameters to fit their unique needs. The Link2Site Flex modem connects to the process PLC, providing a secure cellular interface to the Link2Site website. A service enabler, the Link2Site Flex solution is compatible with all major industrial controller brands. This latest generation of remote monitoring and control system can also be tacked onto existing process automation and control systems such as the SmartBNR or SmartCannibal systems. Doing so would allow Siemens' technical experts to provide process optimization and troubleshooting services simply and easily without the necessity of a site visit. Siemens hopes to integrate the Link2Site Flex solution into all of its future control panels. Further information about solutions for water treatment is available at http://www.siemens.com/water
Link2Site, SmartBNR, and SmartCannibal are trademarks of Siemens and/or of its affiliates in most countries. The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is the world's leading supplier of production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. With integrated automation technologies as well as comprehensive industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists of six Divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 222,000 employees worldwide Siemens Industry posted a profit of EUR3.86 billion with revenues totalling EUR38 billion. www.siemens.com/industry With the business activities of Siemens VAI Metal Technologies, (Linz, Austria), Siemens Water Technologies (Warrendale, Pa., U.S.A.), and Industry Technologies, (Erlangen, Germany), the Siemens Industry Solutions Division (Erlangen, Germany) is one of the world's leading solution and service providers for industrial and infrastructure facilities. Using its own products, systems and process technologies, Industry Solutions develops and builds plants for end customers, commissions them and provides support during their entire life cycle. With around 31,000 employees worldwide Siemens Industry Solutions achieved an order intake of EUR 8.415 billon in fiscal year 2008. Further information and downloads at: www.siemens.com/industry-solutions
