Wonderware Releases Version 8.0 of InTouch HMI Software; Invensys' New Product Delivers Enhanced Security Configuration and Integrated Support for ArchestrA Architecture.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2003 Wonderware, an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of Invensys plc, today announced version 8.0 of its InTouch(R) graphical human machine-interface (HMI (Human Machine Interface) The user interface in a manufacturing or process control system. It provides a graphics-based visualization of an industrial control and monitoring system. ) product for industrial automation, process control and supervisory monitoring. InTouch 8.0 software is part of the FactorySuite A2(TM)(squared) product series, which provides factory automation solutions based on the Invensys ArchestrA(TM) software architecture. The "A2" signifies the ArchestrA product family. The InTouch 8.0 HMI provides users with several new security and alarming capabilities for industrial applications and has been designed to tightly integrate with Wonderware's new Industrial Application Server, also released this month. "Version 8.0 of the InTouch HMI brings together several new time-saving capabilities that industrial applications require, and builds upon Invensys' ArchestrA architecture," said Renee Robinson Renee Robinson is an American dancer from Washington, D.C., and performs as a Principal Dancer of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She began her dance training in classical ballet at the Jones-Haywood School of Ballet. , product marketing manager for Wonderware's visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all products. InTouch 8.0 software also achieved the "Designed for Windows(R) XP" logo certification from Microsoft, which assures customers that it meets the requirements specified by Microsoft for logo certification and that the application will have full functionality on an XP system. "In keeping with Wonderware's legacy of offering leading-edge technology, we continue to provide our customers with software to support the latest Microsoft(R) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. as quickly as possible," Robinson said. "Wonderware was the first company to pioneer the use of the Windows platform in industrial automation in 1989, and our strategy has always been to keep pace with Microsoft technology." The release of InTouch 8.0 software is a significant announcement in support of the ArchestrA framework. It supports and leverages the new FactorySuite A2 Industrial Application Server for use with distributed HMI, SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control. or centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. manufacturing information management applications. When using the Industrial Application Sever TO SEVER, practice. When defendants who are sued jointly have separate defences, they may in general sever, that is, each one rely on his own separate defence; each may plead severally and insist on his own separate plea. See Severance. , the InTouch 8.0 HMI can leverage the Industrial Application Server's security model, component architecture, application logic, scalability, diagnostics and networked namespace A collection of names for a particular purpose. Typically, each name is unique. For example, tables in a relational database must all have unique names. A Windows workgroup that uses the original NetBIOS naming system requires a different "made-up" name for each computer and printer in . In addition, the Industrial Application Server protects and extends previous InTouch engineering investments with the capability to re-use scripts, tags and communications from existing InTouch applications, providing for powerful co-existence and easy migration. "InTouch 8.0 software's support for the new FactorySuite A2 Industrial Application Server allows Wonderware customers to take advantage of the latest application development capabilities, while preserving their existing engineering efforts," Robinson said. "Current InTouch customers can easily migrate their applications while maintaining a familiar, easy-to-use HMI development environment." Some of the new capabilities include the following: -- Security authentication that is easy to configure and maintain, facilitating user compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements -- New alarm control for querying and sorting alarms -- More than 800 new graphic symbol controls designed to simplify screen design and increase performance InTouch software provides visualization for a plant-centric, operator-centric manufacturing information system, where information is shared within and between plants. The InTouch HMI is in use in more than 180,000 installations around the world, in a variety of vertical markets, including food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. , oil and gas, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, transportation and utilities. About Wonderware Wonderware is an operating unit of the Production Management Division of Invensys plc and is the world's leading supplier of industrial automation software. Founded in 1987, Wonderware pioneered the use of the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. operating system in human machine-interface (HMI) automation software for manufacturing operation systems. Its mission is to power intelligent plant decisions in real time. Based in Lake Forest, Wonderware has regional sales and development offices throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Asia to provide support to its network of more than 160 distributor offices. Wonderware has completed more than 180,000 successful installations in more than 30,000 plants worldwide. For more information, visit the Wonderware Web site at www.wonderware.com. About Invensys Invensys plc is a global leader in production technology and energy management. The group helps customers to improve performance and profitability using innovative services and technologies and a deep understanding of industries and applications. The Invensys Production Management businesses work closely with customers in order to drive up performance of production assets, maximize the return on investments in production technologies and remove cost and cash from the whole supply chain. The division includes APV APV See: Adjusted Present Value , Avantis, Baan, Eurotherm, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex and Wonderware. These businesses address process and batch industries -- including the oil, gas and chemicals, food, beverage and personal health care -- and the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors. Invensys Energy Management works with clients involved in the supply, measurement and consumption of energy and water, to reduce costs and waste and improve the efficiency, reliability and security of power supply. The division includes Energy Management Solutions, Appliance Controls, Climate Controls, Global Services, Metering Systems, Powerware and Home Control Systems. These businesses focus on markets connected with power and energy infrastructure for industrial, commercial and residential buildings. The company also serves the specialized rail, wind-power and electronic manufacturing (power components) markets through Invensys Rail Systems Invensys Rail Systems is a global player in the rail automation, signalling and control industry and is part of Invensys. It is headquartered in Chippenham (Wiltshire, UK) and has over 2750 employees in 14 major locations worldwide. , Hansen Transmissions and Lambda, respectively, in its Development Division. Invensys operates in more than 80 countries, with its headquarters in London. For more information, visit www.invensys.com. Note to Editors: Invensys, Wonderware, InTouch, FactorySuite, FactorySuite A2 and ArchestrA are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies Affiliated Companies A situation that occurs when one company owns a minority interest (less than 50%) in another company. Also refers to companies that are related to each other in some way. Notes: An affiliated company is sometimes referred to as a subsidiary. . All other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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