Introduction About this software InduSoft Web Studio (or IWS, for short) is powerful software for developing HMI, SCADA, and OEE/Dashboard projects that can be deployed anywhere. Each IWS project consists of:
• A project tags database to manage all run-time data, including both internal variables and I/O data; • Configurable drivers to communicate in real-time with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote I/O devices, and other data-acquisition equipment; • Animated human-machine interface (HMI) screens and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) dashboards; and • Optional modules such as alarms, events, trends, recipes, reports, scriptable logic, schedulers, a project security system, and a complete database interface. After you develop your project, you can either run it locally on your development workstation or download it to a remote computer and run it there.
The project runtime server processes I/O data from connected devices according to your project parameters and then reacts to, displays, and/or saves the data. Product features ActiveX and .NET Use third-party controls to enhance your project. This software is a container for ActiveX and .NET controls. Add functionality such as browsers, media players, charting, and other tools that support the ActiveX and .NET interface standards. Alarms In addition to all of the alarm functions you would expect, this software also sends alarms using multi-media formats like PDF. Use remote notification to have alarms sent right to your email inbox, a printer, or a smartphone!
Alarms are real-time and historical, log data in binary format or to any database. Animation This software gives you great command over graphics. Paste images, and even rotate them dynamically. Fill bar graphs with color, or adjust the scale of objects with easy-to- use configuration. Other animations include "command" (for touch, keyboard and mouse interaction), hyperlink, text data link, color, resize (independent height and width), position, and rotation (with custom rotation point). Database Connect to SQL databases (MS SQL, MySQL, Sybase, Oracle), MS Access and Excel, and ERP/ MES systems (including SAP), even from Windows Embedded.
Flexible enough to have a built- in interface without the need to know SQL (for trends, alarms/events, grid and other objects), or use any SQL statement you need anywhere you need it. Drivers This software includes over 240 built-in communication drivers for most PLCs, temperature controllers, motion controllers, barcode/RFID readers, and other devices. Use these built-in drivers without the need for OPC servers (but are an optional connection method). Email Send email via SMTP to any desktop or mobile device. Get real-time information on alarms, process values, and other events. This software supports SSL encryption allowing the use of third-party providers such as Gmail.
Events This software offers traceability for operator initiated actions or internal system activity. Log events such as security system changes (user logon or off), screen open/close, recipe/report Page 8