An Introduction to Entivity SeminarPresented by Happy Chng Koa HengAlstron (Singapore) Pte Ltd(Entivity Asia)

An Introduction to EntivitySeminar ContentsDesign Starting from the TopWhat is Flowchart ProgrammingWhy Flowchart Programming Notes on Learning & Programming Think & DoPC Based Control PC Based Control SystemWhat is PC Based Control SystemThe Obstacle: Legacy PLC Systems Typical PC Control System Hardware ComponentsWhy PC based ControlEntivity PC Based SolutionLive OverviewConclusion

Topic 1Design Starting from the TopWhat is Flowchart Programming ?Why Flowchart Programming ?Notes on Learning & Programming Think & Do

What is Flowchart Programming ?Flowchart ProgrammingA Machine Control Development & Implementation LanguageInstructions resemble original flowchart symbolsPC based graphical programming lang. ladder logic program in PLC

What is Flowchart Programming ?Flowchart ElementsControl (Processing)Represents Control CommandsDefines actions

DecisionRepresents a Branching operationNo work performedSet the path which defines work to be done

Start (Enable)Represents Beginning of Process DefinedIn Think & Do, Defines Conditions for execution

Connecting LinesRepresents Process Flow graphically

Why Flowchart Programming ?The Advantage of the Flowchart Programming EnvironmentWhich is easier to determine the sequence? Which looks easier to debug?Which provides historical logic solve information?

Why Flowchart Programming ?Process Flow DesignIllustrates seq. of operationBreak down complex process into simple stepsTop-Down Design Modular DesignIntegral part of machine designFrom process design to tool designMake use of existing designs directly in developmentNatural Process descript. Lang. no need to develop state and timing charts (For Ladder) development timeDirectly translate from design ( step)Easy to UnderstandWidely Recognized even by End userAble verify design changes easily (Even End User)Ease Program Team CommunicationEasily understand other members program

Why Flowchart Programming ?Easy to Program Learning Curve Faster Development New Team member can be of help earlier GUI Programming InterfaceClear Process FlowAvoid command line base process visualization problem (Command line programming, C/C++)Allow EasyTrac Debugging Mode Graphical Debugging (Graphical step through of the process flow)Ease Documentation just by Printing out Flowcharts Avoid wasting time in Project Documentation Ease Documenting changes

Why Flowchart Programming ?Easy to DebugCan easily get a Technician to Service MaintenanceFree up Designer for other projectClear Understanding of ProcessModular by defaultEase Project team project scope break downLocalized Troubleshooting area Ease Maintenance troubleshooting time ( Downtime )

Notes on Learning & Programming Think & DoIf experienced in Control SystemWould be quick to pick up (Short Learning Curve)A lot of Control People already think of state & sequence of the process & have to translate this to ladder logic when design a control systemFlowchart programming eliminates this translation process as it naturally represents the state & sequenceDirectly translate from Design flow chartsFor experienced Ladder Logic programmerMay need just a bit unlearning to do

Topic 2 PC Based ControlPC-Based ControlWhat is PC-Based ControlThe Obstacle: Legacy PLC SystemsTypical PC Control System Hardware ComponentsWhy PC-based Control ?

PC-Based Control What is PC-Based Control? Why do you need it? . . . Differences from PLC control. . . Components. . . Architecture. . . Just cant do it with a PLC?. . . Need to reduce implementation time/costs?. . . Need to reduce launch cycle?. . . Need to improve quality & reduce down time?

What is PC-Based Control?Lets first look at PLC Architecture . . .

What is PC-Based Control?What if we combined the functionality of all this hardware into one box?The Single Box Solution

What is PC-Based Control?Choose the I/O brand that you want!Choose the I/O bus that you want!Mix & match brands and buses!Freedom from the confines of the PLC Distribute the I/O closer to actual devices

The Obstacle: Legacy PLC SystemsLegacy Automation SystemsBased on 30 year old PLC technologyProgrammed with relay ladder logicemulates wired relay cabinets circa 1950sdifficult to program, understand, maintainEquipped with less memory thus, applications like trending, sorting or data analysis requires a separate PCNot Designed for Advanced AutomationProduct ID &TrackingVision Inspection SystemsData Collection & SPC/SQC ( Statistical Process Ctrl / Statistical Quality Ctrl )IT Connectivity

Typical PC Control System Hardware ComponentsI/O Scanner CardAccessory Card equipped with processor Regularly schedules, polls & Updates I/O Status along with I/O Sub-SystemI/O Network CardIntelligent I/O DevicesAttached directly to network cablesInclude I/O Modules with built-in network adapters, I/O processors in racks, smart sensors and actuators.Industrial PC (IPC)Equipped with better RFI & EMI shieldingMore robust power supplyMore easily replaceable componentsUsually LCD VGA Integrated

Why PC-Based Control ?(Vs. Conventional PLC) PC-based Control combines functions that runs on several separate platforms in a PLC system into a single PC cost & spaceIncludes Advanced Control FunctionsEg. Graphical operator interface, Data collection, Alarming & storage (Previously done by SCADA)PC platforms typically utilizes more advanced technologySoftware platform supported by thousands of vendors

Why PC-Based Control ?Off-the-shelf Hardware & SoftwareCost effective solutions available with both hardware & software solutions to readily integrate with the systemSame technology used in office system = common comm. PlatformUsing Windows NT, 2000, XP platform offers built-in comm. services (TCP/IP & low cost PC Ethernet cards) -> Very cost effective enterprise-wide network connectivityOpen to cheaper commercial alternatives (eg. Scan Card -> Ethernet Card)Typical PC comes with more memory Less cost of memory upgrade compared to PLC Hard disk getting cheaper & bigger

Why PC-Based Control ?Open Hardware Architecture Allow to mixing & matching of various bus systems & modules of various brands Hardware Manufacturer IndependenceNot held hostage by Single PLC ManufacturerEase partial Upgrading Allow scaling project upgrade {instead of changing all hardware at same time}No need for re-engineering the control program Due to hardware product obsolescence or absence of vendor support is eliminatedAvoid Proprietary Interfaces & ease Network ConnectivityUnlike PLC that are difficult to extract info from (proprietary interface, networks),PC offers ease Office Network Connectivity, cheap commercial network solutions

Why PC-Based Control ?Programming LanguageNot limited to RLL (Relay Ladder Logic) Allow Other choice of programming lang. (Flowchart)Allow use & interaction with other software, utilities & programming languageEnterprise ConnectivityEase Connectivity to Office PC, or even across Internet Ease Connectivity to MES, SAP, etc Enable Data ConnectivityStandard Windows Comm. ToolsReal-time data shared with other windows applications through DDE, OPC Real-time Database Connectivity

Why PC-Based Control ?Moving to a Data driven platformReadily info on production, statistic, quality info, historical data to managers at their very deskOnline data access & control available to Maintenance TechniciansOperators can get online tutorial stored in a remote file server

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Entivity PC Based SolutionEntivity PC Based SolutionVLC Overview Studio Overview

Entivity PC Based SolutionMore than Emulating a PLC on a PC!Control Entire Automation SystemClip on to Legacy SystemsEnabling Automation ProductivityFaster Time to MarketLower Launch TimesIncreased ThroughputBetter QualityTools for Continuous ImprovementProcess Control Flow ChartsFocus on the Process No need to Program the Technology

Entivity ProductsEasiest

Fastest

Most Complete

LIVE! Easy to UseLive! is a full-function, simple PC-based control software product. Filled with easy to use features, a great solution for many applications. Flowchart LogicIntegrated HMIIntegrated Motion ControlFull Feature PID Loop ControlDowntime & Cycle-time AnalysisInstant I/O ConfiguratorApplication DebuggerWindows CE runtimes

VLC - FastestVLC version 5.xPassword protection on FlowchartsSupport for Sub-Millisecond scan-ratesUpgraded to IN-time 2.1 with latest TCP/IP stackIncludes Latest drivers &Motion Development SystemFlowchart & RLL EditorVLC version 6.x Windows XP support PCI RetMem Cognex Vision block Latest HMI version SQL block

Studio - CompleteFlowchart Control Logic Sophisticated HMIConnectivity Center Integrated Motion Control Advanced PID ControlDowntime and Cycle Analysis Tools Visual Debugging Tools Project Management Tools System Support Tools

FeatureComparison

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Think&Do LiveSteeplchase VLCEntivity Studio

Marketing GeneralizationEasiest to useFastestMost complete

3 msec200 usec scans5-10 msec

LogicFlowchartingFlowchart & LadderFlowcharting

Programming flexibilityMost structuredMost flexibleSomewhat structured

(and forgiving)

HMIProprietaryCiTectVisio

ConnectivityOPC Server & ClientOPC ServerHighest

DDE/Data ExpressDDE/Data ExpressOPC Server/Client/DCOM

Berkely SocketsSQL

Motion Control5 different driversMEI - robust5 different drivers

FootprintSmallSmallP3/850/256MB min.

Multi-user developmentSomewhatSomewhatTrue libraries/syncing to

master project, etc.

ScalableNT/200/NTe/XP**/WinCENT/2000/Nte/XP*NT/200/NTe/XP**/WinCE

** XP supported in July 2002

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PCSpecifications

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PC Specifications for Entivity Software Products

Think & Do LiveSteeplechase VLCEntivity STUDIO

Processor SpeedP - 133P - 133P - 850

Operating SystemNT/200/NTe/XP**/WinCENT/2000/Nte/XP**NT/200/NTe/XP**/WinCE

RAM

with NT64 MB32 MB256 MB

with 200064 MB64 MB256 MB

Video RAM8 MB2MB8 MB

32 MB recommended

HDD Space Available

with NT500 MB150 MB620 MB

with 20002.5 G2.5 G2.5 G

Type of HDDUDMA or SCSIAnyUDMA or SCSI

** XP supported in July 2002

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Which product should I use?I am a novice programmer and have never done any control programming.StudioI will only program in Relay Ladder Logic.VLCI currently use Microsoft VisioStudioI have existing C-Code that I dont want to flowchart.VLCI need the lowest cost PC-Based SolutionLiveI need to control I/O on a AB PLC-2VLC

I am a Process engineer, not a programmer.StudioI am a C-Programmer willing to try flowcharting.VLCI have used Think & Do Live in the past and liked it.LiveI currently use AB PLCs and Citect HMIVLCI use Automation DirectStudioI dont really trust PCs because Windows crashes.VLCWhich product should I use?

Which product should I use?I have a complex Motion Control Application.VLCI need to interface to a Database.StudioI am using Sixnet I/O or Mitsubishi I/OVLCI am using Winplcs.Studio or LiveI use Cognex Vision SystemsStudioI have 5 engineers developing our new prototype machineStudio

Which product should I use?I am using single board PC with embedded NT.LiveI have a simple Motion Control Application.StudioI want to monitor my productivity and down-time.StudioI have a data logging applicationStudioI need software that is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant.VLC

Topic 4

VLC Overview

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of Running on a PC Platform Freedom to Choose PC Manufacturer Not lockedinto particular processor because of I/O choice. Easy To Upgrade CPU, memory, etc. are readily available by numerous suppliers. Not locked in by PLC supplier. A Single-Box Solution Design, debug, runtime and HMI all on a single box. No downloads to PLC, no separate programming terminal required, no maintaining a separateHMI PC. Connectivity to ALL Distributed I/O Schemes such asInterBus-S, ProfiBus, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/IP, and Ethernet IP. OEMs can offer options & configurations thatare NOT possible with a PLC architecture.

The Advantage of Running on a PC PlatformDesign ToolWhy Use Entivity VLC?

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of Running on a PC PlatformMaintenance\Debug Tool

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of Running on a PC PlatformI/O Connectivity

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of Running on a PC Platform Database Connectivity becomes easy once you are part of the Microsoft-Intel world. Transaction Express provides IT personnel a full-featured, non-invasive transactional method for extracting data from the process via OPC and depositing it into an SQL database. The PLC has no concept of SQL. Integrated InTime RTOS provides the VLC Runtime Enginewith both determinism and the reliability of a PLC without being confined to the limitations of a PLC. All The Free Extras Hard drive, networking, video, 3rd party software applications.

VLC Runtime EngineThe Heart of the System INtime RTOS. Created by Intel in the 1970s Reliable, proven, deterministic, hard real-time Adjustable, sub-millisecond scan rates Allocates CPU cycles to Windows. Runs in a separate memory space from Windows Impervious to blue screen faults & other Windows glitches Reliability of a PLC without the limitations

VLC Runtime MemoryUniversal Input\Output Table(UIOT)Windows NTIntime RTOSVLC MaintainerfirewallHMIVLC Designer

VLC Runtime Logic Scan deterministic extremely fast user adjustable down to 250 microseconds not impacted by Windows applications

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of the VLC Flowchart Programming EnvironmentWhich is easier to determine the sequence? Which looks easier to debug?Which provides historical logic solve information?

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of the VLC Flowchart Programming Environment Easy to Read & Understand - Universally recognized language for describing a process that is easily understood by all engineering disciplines within an organization. Easier for support staff to locate and fix problems which means faster commissioning and less down time. No Translation Step Most code design starts with thecreation of a flowchart. A flowchart programming languageeliminates the step of translating to another language suchas RLL. Flowcharting lets you design and program in a single step and is self-documenting.

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of the VLC Flowchart Programming Environment Single Programming Language in a Single Package for discrete control, motion, RS232, complex algorithms, etc. Advanced Instruction Set provides the programmer withpowerful tools for advance mathematics, string manipulation,and iterative processes in a clear, natural, readable language.Most PLCs lack a high-level instruction set and\or requirecryptic RLL coding to accomplish complex calculations. Address-less Tagging of I/O Points and internal variablesprovides real world naming conventions. No translation fromcryptic manufacturer-specific addressing scheme.

Why Use Entivity VLC?Integrated Motion ProgrammingThe Advantage of the VLC Flowchart Programming Environment

Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of the VLC Flowchart Programming EnvironmentAdvanced Instruction Set

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Why Use Entivity VLC?The Advantage of the VLC Flowchart Programming Environment Its easy and natural to build in diagnostics during creationof control code. OEMs will be able to deliver more powerful,more readable diagnostics in a shorter amount of time. Subroutine capability allows re-use of pre-existing code which shortens the development cycle and standardizescommonly used routines. Flowchart logic solve methodology helps achieve superfast scan rates. Solve only the logic that needs to be solvedrather than solving all the logic all the time as in a PLC.

Why Use Entivity VLC?In ConclusionA single, powerful, self documenting, integrated flowchart design, debug and control package. . . with a proven, deterministic real-time runtime engine. . . with connectivity to all the distributed I/O technologies. . . with a full-featured, non-invasive data collection tool. . . all running on a single box on the most widely used computing platform in the world (Microsoft & Intel). . . results in a system that reduces both upfront costs of implementation and commissioning as well as the cost of maintaining a complex automation system

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Think & Do Studio Overview

Think & Do Aims To provide : -Easy-to-learn, fun-to-use system for creating, maintaining, running and monitoring machine control and process automation projects.

Think & Do StudioStudioA comprehensive control & visualization software packageUses Microsoft Visio as the logic & HMI development toolInclude SQL interface for extensive database connectivityRuns under Windows NT/2000/XPCan also runs under Windows CE for distributed / embedded control in smaller footprint applications

OverviewThe first PC-based control and automation solution incorporating industry standard drawing technology (MS Visio) for control logic and HMI

Combines advanced control and information technology to provide a comprehensive automation software solution

Accelerates automation implementation while providing transparent scalability

BenefitsFaster DevelopmentOpen ArchitectureExtensive ConnectivityFlexible by DesignStandard User InterfaceUnified Development Environment

Unified Development Environment (UDE)Control Logic DevelopmentHMI DesignElectrical DiagramsMechanical Diagrams (.dwg compatible)Plant Floor LayoutIT Network DiagramsProcess Engineering LayoutProductivity AnalysisEnterprise ConnectivityMotion & PID ControlTransparent Scalability

Control LogicFlowcharts created in the familiar Microsoft Visio drawing environment Logic stencil provides comprehensive control functionality, including discrete logic, motion control, PID loop control, serial port communications, SQL database and external program interfacesFlowcharts automatically converted to an executable format that can be run on Windows 2000, NT, NT Embedded, and CE

HMICreate HMI screens in the familiar Microsoft Visio drawing environment Includes all of the Microsoft Visio 2000 Technical Edition shapes, plus thousands of automation specific shapes for a wide range of applications Supports inclusion of external drawings (DWG, GIF, PCX, etc.) as well as Active-X controlsProvides VBA scripting with direct access to real-time data in the control application

Productivity AnalysisOver 25 pre-designed displays provide productivity analysis based on actual machine performance Actionable information provided by these analyses to drive productivity improvements Capacity, downtime, cycle time analyses are only a few of the many productivity areas included

Enterprise ConnectivityDirect SQL Interface to OLE DB Providers including ODBC data sourcesFull COM/DCOM interface supportClient and server capabilities supported with built-in OPC 2.0 Auto-discovery and configuration tools provide the easiest way to connect to many popular I/O networks

MotionIntegrated motion control parameters provide the easiest of use to interface with many popular motion controllers all from within the control logicSupports multiple motion controllers simultaneously

PID Loop ControlFull-featured PID loop control built-in with the control logic Parameters are available for simple and sophisticated loop control along with support for up to 64 loops

ScalabilityTimesaving and low-cost development with transparent scalability across the full range of Microsoft powered controllers

Project CenterCombines elements of the familiar Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Visual Studio user interfaces to organize all automation project components, tools and documentationIncludes the common tagname database that supports control logic, HMI, external programs and enterprise connectivity

Studio Overview

Studio Overview

Studio FeaturesProjectCenterFamiliar tree views for flowcharts & HMI ScreensUser-definable folders for improved readabilityAuto preview of flowchart & HMI drawingsDirect access to Studios common tag name databaseInstant cross-ref for tag usage throughout the system (include logic & HMI screens)Management of supplemental project docu (Word, CAD Drawings,etc)1-Click backup & archiving of complete project (include supplemental docConnectivityCenterAuto-Discovery of I/O system devicesDraws a graphical picture of the I/O networkPoint & Click I/O mapping to TagnamesMonitor inputs & turn on outputs to test wiringProvide product data sheets for most drivers for quick reference

Studio FeaturesMicrosoft VISIO based DesignCenterStandard drawing features for ease of learningStandard cut, copy, paste; drag-&-dropLong Tagnames46 categories of automation-specific stencils that includes over 5000 shapesQuick Access to Tagnames DatabaseFlowchart DesignCenterAction BlocksCapture, Control, Move, ProgramDecision BlocksCompare, DecisionBranch/MergeDo Loop, WaitException BlocksEnable, FreezeSubchart (Subroutine)Call, Begin, ReturnComment BlocksCommentSpecial Motion, PID, SQL, Live!, CommunicationLibrariesFacilitates reusable code

Studio FeaturesCalculation : Math & Data OperationMath Functions+, -, /, *,\,^, mod, (,),(), =, abs, log, log10, exp, round, sin, cos, sqr, tan, truncBitwise Operatorsand, or, not, xor,

Studio FeaturesRuntimeWindows NT/2000/XPEmbedded Windows NT & CEAppTracker Debugging ToolCustom Watch WindowsData Modification Tool (Force, Set, ON, OFF)Ability to modify project online for testingStep Flowchart ExecutionEasyTrac Tool faciliates debuggingSimulation Flowcharts for application testingRemote & RAS ProgrammingConnectivitySCADA, ERP, SPC, MESEnterprise IntegrationBuilt-in SQL & ODBC database interfaceFully implemented OPC 2.0 Client & ServerDDE ServerIntegrated COM & DCOM SupportSupport for Microsoft .NET for manufacturing initiativeSupport for Microsoft DNA for manufacturing architectureBuilt-in Monitoring machine downtime & cycle timeDowntime & Cycle timelines & Histogram generationImport Screens Reuse screensRemote ScreensMonitor screens on any node

What Makes It SpecialUnified Development Environment changes the game in the automation software industry by incorporating a broad set of automation development capabilities

Easy to use SQL interface to OLE DB database connections brings controls and IT much closer together

Standard Microsoft Visio environment provides a platform for unprecedented extensibility and customization

Topic 6Think & Do Live ! OverviewThink & Do Live! OverviewThink & Do Live! Features

Think & Do Live!Live !A versatile control & visualization packageWith wide range of I/O & motion drivers Basic HMIRuns under Windows NT, 2000, & XPCan also run under Windows CE for distributed/embedded control in smaller footprint applications

Project BinderFamiliar Microsoft Outlook User Interfaces To organize all automation project components, tools & documentation

Common Tagname Database supports control logic, HMI, external programs and enterprise connectivity

Control LogicFlowchart Programming Program Control Logic with only user friendly Flow Charts. Double-click to Tag to Tagnames (I/O tag with variable names)

Comprehensive Logic Blocks Logic Blocks provides comprehensive control functionality, including discrete logic, motion control, PID loop control, serial port communications, and external program interfaces Automatic Compilation Flowcharts automatically converted to an executable format that can be run on Windows 2000, NT, and Embedded NT & CE

I/O ConnectivityAuto I/O Discovery Auto-discovery and configuration tools provide the easiest way to connect to many popular I/O networksCOM/DCOM support Full COM/DCOM interface supportOPC Client & Server Client and server capabilities supported with built-in OPC 2.0

HMICreate HMI in Integrated Environment Create HMI screens from within Live!, that is directly linked to the I/O Tagnames (Variables)Shapes from Symbol Factory Includes a library of automation specific shapes for a wide range of applications.Easy Access to Variable Easy Access to Tagnames with a double-click to tag Tagnames to Control Buttons, including creating directly Output Control Button without any Flowchart

MotionEasy Interface to Motion Controllers Integrated motion control parameters provide the easiest of use to interface with many popular motion controllers all from within the control logicMultiple concurrent motion Controllers Supports multiple motion controllers simultaneously

PID Loop ControlFull-featured PID loop control built-in with the control logic Easy PID Programming Parameters are available for simple and sophisticated loop control along with support for up to 64 loops

DebuggingGraphical Debugging with EasyTrac Mode allowing you to track easily the logic execution progress with colored path of the flowchartAppTracker (Application Tracker) gives you extensive debugging capabilities for use in project development.

Product DifferentiationUnified Development Environment changes the game in the automation software industry by incorporating a broad set of automation development capabilities

Integrated Control & HMI Environmentbrings I/O, Controls and HMI much closer together

Graphical Auto I/O Discovery provides great easy to I/O configuration

Graphical Debugging Tools provides easy, fast Troubleshooting & graphical view of the allows you to track the logic execution progress

Live Product Overview Same as the handout

Think & Do Live !

Think & Do Live !

Live! FeaturesConnectivityCenterAuto-Discovery of I/O system devicesDraws a graphical picture of the I/O networkPoint & Click I/O mapping to tagnamesMonitor inputs & turn on outputs to test wiringProvide product data sheets for most drivers for quick referenceFlowchart DesignCenterAction BlocksLive! Capture, Control, Move, Run ProgramDecision BlocksCompare, DecisionBranch/MergeDo Loop, WaitException BlocksEnable, FreezeSubchart (Subrountine)Call, Begin, ReturnComment BlocksCommentSpecial Motion, PID, Calculation, Live!, Communication

Live! FeaturesCalculation : Math & Data OperationMath Functions+, -, /, *,\,^, mod, (,),(), =, abs, log, log10, exp, round, sin, cos, sqr, tan, truncBitwise Operatorsand, or, not, xor,

Live! FeaturesRuntimeWindows NT/2000/XPEmbedded Windows NT & CEAppTracker Debugging ToolCustom Watch WindowsData Modification Tool (Force, Set, ON, OFF)Ability to modify project online for testingStep Flowchart ExceutionEasyTrac Tool faciliates debuggingSimulation Flowcharts for application testingRemote & RAS Programming

Enterprise IntegrationOPC client & serverDDE ServerCOM/DCOM InterfacesIncrease ProductivityIncluded Productivity analysis functions are included in Live!Built-in data gathering functions -> easy to track downtime, cycle time, productivity figuresAuto creates whole set of actionable info displayAsset utilization analysis can be for the followingContinuous productivity initiativesPeriodic productivity reviewsBest-practice identificationShift, machine, line, and plan benchmarkingCapacity planningEquipment utilization studiesPreventive maintenance planningSystem optimization

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In Conclusion

helping customers achieve Shorter time to market through faster automation development and fewer system integration problems,Tightly integrated control and information systems,Access to real-time data for dynamic scheduling and customer visibility into the manufacturing process,Access to productivity data for asset utilization management,Flexible solutions with an open architecture,Flexible, maintainable systems with open interfaces and self-documenting logic,Rapid development through the use of the industry standard Microsoft Visio user interface for logic and HMI development.

BOTTOM LINE RESULTS!

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ConclusionQ & A Feedback

Free Up Designer for other project :-{Which do you Prefer}1) Design 1oo Machine/Project, 0 maintenance2) Design 1 Machine/Project, 100 maintenanceVLC allows you to use both flowcharts and ladder logic in the same project. Now, you can do simple functions of the machine in ladder and the more complex functions in flow, and run them all at the same time.

Using the instant watch window, you can monitor the code inside each element and the real-time values of the tags in that code. So, you can see what should be happening and what IS happening.