Software provides IDE for controllers.
Press Release Summary:
QuickBuilder(TM) enables users to configure, program, monitor, and troubleshoot complex control applications. Graphical flowcharting organizes higher level project tasks and task steps. Library manager allows users to share and re-use common code elements, while Resource Manager provides real-time information on all physical and logical controller resources. Program generates reports that include flowcharts, QuickStep code, and resource cross-reference lists.
Original Press Release:
CTC Releases Integrated Development Environment
QuickBuilder(TM) software has programming, diagnostics and documentation utilities for automation controllers
HOPKINTON, MA - Control Technology Corp., a leading manufacturer of automation controllers that integrate motion control, I/O, user interfaces, and enterprise connectivity, has released the QuickBuilder(TM) graphical development environment software for its Model 5300 line of controllers. QuickBuilder is a comprehensive graphical project development tool that enables users to configure, program, monitor, and troubleshoot complex control applications. This holistic approach to solving automation projects leads to quicker machine startups and simpler ongoing maintenance. QuickBuilder includes the following:
o Graphical flowcharting: Building upon CTC's proven state based programming technology, QuickBuilder adds a graphical building-block method to organize the higher level project tasks and task steps. The result is an easy to understand flow chart of the controller's functionality. Steps are then programmed using CTC's QuickStep language or C. This graphical approach simplifies both the initial development process as well as project debug and maintenance functions.
o QuickStep 4: CTC's next-generation programming software enables users to quickly program logic steps in CTC's easy to learn QuickStep state based language. The QuickStep code may be entered automatically using the fill-in-the-blank step editor window or, for experienced users, typed directly into the interactive editor window. Quickstep supports up to 96 simultaneous tasks per processor and includes a full complement of standard and advanced programming commands.
o Library Manager: QuickBuilder's powerful library manager allows individuals and teams to easily share and re-use common code elements. Any portion of a project from a step, a series of steps, a task or an entire program can be saved as a library element. Library elements can be located on a local PC or a shared server. Multiple libraries are supported.
o Resource manager: The Resource Manager provides real-time information on all physical and logical controller resources. All hardware configuration is done directly from the Resource Manager. Resources can be easily dragged into programming or debug views.
o Documentation: QuickBuilder automatically generates detailed project documentation reports that include flowcharts, QuickStep code, resource cross reference lists, where-used listings and project notes. Users have the flexibility to integrate externally generated files such as CAD drawings and spreadsheets directly into the project. All documentation files may be directly downloaded to CTC automation controllers for easy field retrieval.
QuickBuilder is available now.
About Control Technology Corporation - Control Technology Corporation designs, manufactures and markets products that enable electronic automation devices to be controlled, configured or reprogrammed over the Internet and/or Intranets. CTC's automation controllers and software are used in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including Web-based control, motion control, analog and digital I/O control, and remote data acquisition. CTC's headquarters are in Hopkinton, Massachusetts with regional technology centers in California, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Founded in 1975, CTC is the leader in web enabled automation and has been awarded numerous patents in this area. More information is available at www.ctc-control.com
