Recorders inteface with wireless Pocket PC.
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Series 5000 data acquisition recorders can be remotely monitored and controlled using HP/Compaq IPAC Pocket PC or PDA. Users can view charts, bar graphs, numerical, and plant mimics. Connection between iPAQ H3850 and Series 5000 instruments is via Ethernet lead with RJ45 connectors, or by wireless link to 802.11B protocol. To achieve remote operation, Pocket PC must use Bridge 5000 software, which includes full security and traceability to 21CFR11 standard.
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Eurotherm Recorder Gets Wireless Pocket PC Interface With Full Security and Traceability to the 21CFR11 Standard
LEESBURG, VA - November 8, 2002 - Eurotherm's 5000 Series data acquisition products are now capable of being remotely monitored and controlled using an HP/Compaq IPAQ Pocket PC, or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). Using the latest 5000 Series operating system and Eurotherm's well-established Bridge 5000 remote operating software, Pocket PC users can now remotely configure instruments, and view all available displays live - including charts, bar graphs, numerical, and plant mimics. Historical data can also be accessed via the chart displays.
Users who wish to utilize the new option will need a HP/Compaq iPAQ Model H3850 Pocket PC, with a standard 64MB RAM card and fitted with a low power Ethernet card. This will enable it to run the Bridge 5000 remote connectivity software package.
The iPAQ H3850 is a slim, handheld pocket computer measuring just 5.3 X 3.3 X 0.62 inches (13.5 X 8.4 X 1.6 cm) overall. Featuring a 206MHz 32-bit RISC processor running Microsoft's powerful Pocket PC 2002 operating system, it is capable of running a number of demanding applications, and is capable of wireless connectivity. The ergonomically designed product also features 65,000 color high resolution TFT image area measuring 2.26 X 3.02 inches (5.7 X 7.7 cm).
Connection between the iPAQ H3850 and 5000 Series instruments is either via a standard Ethernet lead with RJ45 connectors, or by a wireless link to the 802.11B industry-standard protocol. This is achieved in this case using a Cisco Aironet 350 Wireless PCMCIA Card. The 5000 Series instrument being controlled needs to be running Eurotherm's latest Version 1.9 instrument software, which can be installed on all instruments retrospectively.
To achieve remote operation, the Pocket PC also needs to be operating Eurotherm's proprietary Bridge 5000 software, which provides a powerful, user-friendly interface via whatever communications link is chosen. Process managers need not be on site with the process to see what is happening: they can view real time process data remotely, without the need to leave their desk.
Full security and traceability is included within Bridge 5000 to the 21CFR11 standard, requiring users to have login accounts and access rights. An audit trail feature records all changes, whether made locally or remotely. The software is capable of providing live data from any 5000 Series instrument, presenting it on the Pocket PC screen in any of the commonly used forms such as vertical trend, horizontal trend, vertical bar graph, horizontal bar graph or large numeric.
Enhanced trend options are fully supported, and the product has the ability to connect multiple clients to a single data acquisition unit. Alternatively, more than one recorder may be viewed from a single Pocket PC, by running multiple Bridges.
About the 5000 Series
Launched in June 2000, Eurotherm's 5000 Series has proved to be one of the company's most successful families of graphical recorder products. They meet a wide range of data recording functions across many industries, utilizing leading edge 32-bit RISC processor technology to significantly reduce component count and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). They feature high quality I/O, multi-function touch sensitive screens, and the ability to be networked, enabling archiving of data into plant-wide data networks.
The Series 5000 also offers an OPC server capability, utilizing OLE for Process Control. Since this defines the standard by which instrumentation can be integrated into modern automation and business systems, recorders in the Series 5000 can be incorporated into virtually any software system without having to assemble costly new drivers. Configuration is achieved using a simple to use Windows style configurator.
Rob Rennie, Eurotherm's UK Marketing Manager, believes that the new Pocket PC control capability will enhance Series 5000 application capabilities considerably. He comments: "Eurotherm pioneered the paper based chart recorder as we know it many years ago, and as a result our proprietary technology and product formats have now become industry standards."
"Similarly, the 5000 Series has continued to break new ground since its introduction in 2000, and now offers the best performance-related features which new technology can offer. This new Pocket PC connectivity maintains that progress, and we believe that the 5000 is now setting new standards for high integrity data recording across a wide spectrum of processes and industries."
About Eurotherm
Eurotherm, part of the Production Management division of Invensys plc, is one of the world's leading automation and controls companies and a major supplier to the world's processing and equipment manufacturing industries. An ISO 9000 company, Eurotherm's products include temperature and process controllers and indicators, data recorders and data acquisition systems, signal conditioning and complete process automation solutions.
About Invensys plc
Invensys plc, the international production technology and energy management Group specializes in helping customers to improve their efficiency, performance and profitability.
Our Production Management businesses work closely with customers in order to drive up performance of their production assets, maximize the return on investments in production technologies and remove cost and cash from their whole supply chain. The Division includes Foxboro, Wonderware, Triconex, APV, Eurotherm and Baan and addresses the oil, gas and chemicals, food, beverage and personal healthcare, and discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors.
Our Energy Management businesses actively work with clients involved in the supply, measurement and consumption of energy, using innovative technologies to reduce costs and waste and improve the efficiency, reliability and security of power supply. The Division includes Energy Management Solutions, Appliance and Climate Controls, Global Services, Metering Systems, Powerware and Home Control Systems and focuses on markets connected with power and energy infrastructure for industrial, commercial and residential buildings.
Invensys has more than 75,000 employees and operates in more than 80 countries, with its headquarters in London, England.
Invensys is a trademark of Invensys PLC.
