InTouch HMI - Wonderware

Connect and CollectInTouch software can connect to virtually anyindustrial automation and informationsystem and devices using hundreds of availableI/O and OPC servers that are designed towork with Wonderware products.The InTouch HMI is capable of serving as anOPC client or an OPC server, andWonderware servers provide access toInTouch application data through:OPC technologyWonderware SuiteLink protocolMicrosoft DDE communicationsThird-party developers also can use theArchestrA DA Server toolkit to create additionalservers that incorporate one or all of thecommunication methods listed above.IT Friendly, Manageable, Secure, Extensible,Industry StandardInTouch software makes it easier, more timeefficient and less costly for you to manage HMIapplications in larger deployments.InTouch software is IT-friendly with a centralizedapplication management environment, arobust centralized security model, extensibilitycapabilities and built-in diagnostics.InTouch software is easy to manage, secureand support with its data aware controlsfeaturing built in primitives for data security,quality, and status as well as support for.NET controls, support for Terminal Services,Office 2007 and Microsoft Vista.InTouch HMI gives you flexibility with supportfor existing InTouch HMI applications alongsidenew graphics so you can upgrade one node ata time at your own pace.InTouch software enables you to utilizeindustry-leading standards, as well as adoptyour own internal standards, which can be usedthroughout your operation, ensuring consistency,minimizing customizations and reducing therisk of unplanned incidents.Create International Applicationsfor Global UseInTouch software isfully supported in English,German, French, Japaneseand Simplified Chinese,with additional languagesavailable and supportedaround the world bylocal distributors.Support for UTC time, local time,time offsets, and daylight savingstime greatly simplify the task ofcreating global applications.InTouch software leveragesMicrosoft Tablet PC features such asinking and annotation enabling youto write values and notes in yourown handwriting.InTouch softwaremakes it easier,more timeefficient and lesscostly for you tomanage HMIapplications inlarger deployments.Architectural Flexibility andComplete ScalabilityInTouch software can be used as self-contained,standalone visualization stations or as an integratedpart of the Wonderware System Platformdistributed architecture.A Terminal Services edition of InTouchsoftware is available which can supportmultiple Terminal Services sessions from a singleserver on appropriately configured hardware.As the easiest to learn HMI in the industry, you canalways start small and very quickly create a runningapplication in production.When you are ready to expand, leverage the flexibleand scalable ArchestrA software architecture toincrease system size and complexity at yourdiscretion to meet future requirements.Unequaled Investment ProtectionWonderware’s continuing uncompromising andunequaled history of continuous support of ourcustomers existing investments, InTouchapplications created with the very first HMI versioncan be upgraded and used with the very latestInTouch software with ease.All of the features of InTouch ArchestrA graphicswork in concert with the full range of capabilitiesavailable with earlier versions of InTouchsoftware.Scalabilityfrom a singlelow end /low pricenode to over 400networked PCs.Start with one node and be preparedto expand to 1 million I/O.Security Where, When and How You Need ItInTouch software provides a selection of integrated security models and options tomatch your requirements, including:Access-Level Password Security –limits user capabilities in the InTouchHMI application based on areas ofresponsibility and authorityMicrosoft Windows Authentication –grants permissions to InTouch HMI usersauthenticated on a domain controller orlocal computer, based on useridentity and group affiliationsData Level Security – customers whohave adopted the Wonderware SystemPlatform also enjoy secure integrationfrom InTouch software all the way downto the level of each dataelement or attribute.FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Functionality –built-in authentication fields, securityscript functions and variables makeit easier for users to comply withgovernment regulationsInTouch Read OnlySoftware – a view-onlyruntime version ofthe InTouch applicationwhich preventschanging data orexecutionof controlsExisting InTouch HMI applications can beupgraded to InTouch HMI and work withno modifications whatsoever!InTouch HMI provides the capabilities to modifyand extend these applications with allof the new features whenever you want orneed to do so.