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InduSoft Web Studio(TM) v6.1 Service Pack 5 (SP5) integrates Studio Mobile Access(TM) (SMA) feature that allows any Web- enabled smartphone or mobile device to display vital information about machine or process. Users can acknowledge alarms, update process variables, and add text comments. Also able to run as Windows® service, solution supports creation of applications for custom display resolutions from 240 x 240 to 10,000 x 10,000 pixels.
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InduSoft Elevates Mobile Access, Web and Security Features to the Next Level
New features to increase usability and productivity
Austin, TX - February 10, 2008 - InduSoft is proud to announce the latest update to our award-winning software. InduSoft Web Studio(TM) Version 6.1 Service Pack 5 (SP5) introduces several new features such as Studio Mobile Access(TM) (SMA), the option to run as a Windows® service, and custom display resolutions. SP5 also brings many performance improvements and general enhancements, making InduSoft Web Studio more powerful and easier to use than ever before.
The first new feature, Studio Mobile Access(TM) (SMA), allows any Web- enabled smartphone or mobile device to display vital information about your machine or process. Murphy's Law dictates operators or maintenance staff will be away from the machine or process when there is a problem. Let them see alarms, process variables and parameters remotely with InduSoft's new SMA feature. Use your Windows® Mobile Pocket PC, BlackBerry®, iPhone®, Motorola® RAZR®, or other device to acknowledge alarms and update process variables directly from the mobile device. Besides acknowledging alarms, text comments can be added to alarms. By adding comments IWS continues allowing the creation applications that are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. SMA allows operators to keep the process/machine running efficiently without being at the immediate location. "This feature has huge advantages for remote installations such as building automation or water treatment facilities" explains Fabio Terezinho, Product Manager at InduSoft. "Providing information to decision makers where and when they need it is accomplished via this open choice of tools," continues Terezinho. By using a browser enabled cell phone, this feature has near limitless applications, such as fleet management, remote pumping or even detention systems.
The second new feature added to InduSoft Web Studio is the ability to run as a Windows service. This virtually eliminates accidental shutdown of critical applications by operators. Because increased uptime is mandatory in today's facilities, running as a service also allows IWS to start even when no users are logged on to the computer. This is perfect for remote installations or recovery from power failures. Running IWS as a service also secures the system against unauthorized users from making any changes before launching the graphic interface.
The third new feature allows the creation of applications for custom display resolutions. IWS can create applications for resolutions as small as 240 x 240 up to 10000 x 10000 pixels. Standard selections are still available such as QVGA (320 x 240), XGA (1024 x 768) and SXGA (1280 x 1024) and more. IWS is future-proofed for devices not yet developed or that by design use non-standard resolutions. You can also deploy your application on an extended desktop, which saves money by using a PC and a remote display rather than two complete PCs. You can even deploy your application as a large marquee or graphical "Andon" board that personnel can see from anywhere in your facility, thus eliminating the need for costly, custom manufactured electronic signs.
This update to the award winning InduSoft Web Studio builds on an expansive feature set including:
o A single, scalable (150 to 512K tag), rapid development environment that deploys on any currently supported Windows platform including Windows Mobile, Windows CE, XP, Vista and Server Editions
o Full complement of features -- including alarms, OPC, database integration, symbols, recipes, reports, trends, communication drivers and security -- at every level of runtime. No need to purchase additional modules
o Enterprise-wide connectivity -- no extra development needed to deploy your application screens as Web pages that can be accessed from multiple remote browsers
o Data collection for Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reporting. No more clipboard collection of data
o Easy interface to relational databases, ERP and MES systems
o FREE, full featured demo available -- Try before you buy!
InduSoft Web Studio 6.1 with Service Pack 5 is available free to existing 6.1 customers from the InduSoft web site or as a free, fully functioning trial version at http://www.indusoft.com/download_products.asp
About InduSoft
Founded in 1997, InduSoft provides a powerful family of industrial software products for developing applications in industrial automation, instrumentation, and embedded systems for all Microsoft-supported operating systems. InduSoft develops tools and technologies that empower people and companies to develop graphical interfaces for embedded PCs, PCs, and mobile devices to highly redundant systems. Today more than 125,000 InduSoft HMI, SCADA, control and data acquisition systems are operating worldwide through direct and partner sales.
Email us at info@indusoft.com or visit our web site here: InduSoft.com
