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Add affordable Web browser technology to your LonWorks automation system.

Broadwin Technology Inc. released an easy-to-use HMI and SCADA interface to LonWorks automation networks using the i.LON 100 Internet Server from Echelon.

The i.LON 100 Internet Server is a high performance network interface that connects LonWorks automation networks to corporate IP networks or the Internet.  The i.LON 100 allows LonWorks control networks and network interfaces to be easily distributed.  The i.LON 100 provides a SOAP/XML Web Services interface for integration with HMI, SCADA and enterprise applications.

The Broadwin WebAccess i.LON 100 driver handles the SOAP/XML interface automatically without any knowledge of SOAP or XML required by the user. The user only needs to enter the network or IP address of the i.LON 100 and the name of the Data Points to be read or written.

Broadwin WebAccess is the first fully Web browser-based software package for industrial automation, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

"The WebAccess i.LON 100 communications driver was developed for a large industrial control project, but we have many other Facilities and Building Automation projects underway that are now considering the use of the i.LON 100 with WebAccess HMI & SCADA software", elaborated Tom Carter, Product Marketing Manager for Broadwin. "We are releasing an industrial grade, powerful, web-based solution for Facilities and Building Automation to a ready market in the United States, Japan, Singapore and China. Combined with the i.LON 100, customers can easily bridge the IT and automation worlds, gain new insight into their operations, improve processes, lower costs and increase revenue."

Key Features include:

• Completely Web browser-based Development, Deployment and Support.
• Easy-to-use, "fill-in-the-blanks" configuration of communications.
• Fast Development using pre-built database and graphic templates.
• Easily distribute LonWorks networks for faster throughput and increased system reliability.
• Built-in Alarming, Trending, and Data Logging.
• An equipment Scheduler  (based on the calendar, time-of-day and day-of-week).  
• Integrated Video.
• Notification of Alarms by email and pagers.
• Multi-Layer Security including Restricted User access.
• A true "Thin Client" for Pocket PCs, PDA and Handheld computers.
• Access monitoring of user logins and operator actions.
• Fully Scaleable Web application with Software Management Tools.
• Object Oriented Vector-based Graphics.
• Fast Display and Communications performance.
• Robust, Redundant SCADA Nodes.

Using a standard Web-Browser, users can view and control automation equipment used in manufacturing facilities, industrial process plants and building automation systems. Unique to WebAccess, all configuration and deployment can be performed remotely through a standard web browser including IO configuration, graphics building and remote software administration.

Full Animation Client

WebAccess uses Active-X technology to provide real-time data, trends and full-animation graphics. The WebAccess Client is available for desktop computers and laptops running Microsoft 32-bit operating system including Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP Home and XP Professional. 

Thin Client

The Web Access thin client interface is compatible with on all 32-bit Microsoft Operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE, 95, 98, ME, 2000, 2003 Server, XP Home and XP Professional.

SCADA Node

WebAccess SCADA node software communicates in real-time with automation equipment via Serial, Ethernet or proprietary communications. WebAccess communications drivers are the fastest available and provide communications with a wide range of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Single Loop Controllers, Direct Digital Control Systems (DDC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and IO (input / Output) systems including LonWorks Systems from Echelon. The WebAccess SCADA Node software is available for desktop computers and laptops running Microsoft 32-bit operating system including Windows 2000 Professional, 2000 Server, 2003 Server and XP Professional.

Project Node 

The WebAccess Project Node is an ordinary Web Server using Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Server), a standard option in Windows 2000 Professional, 2000 Server, 2003 Server and XP Professional.

Web browser-based engineering

“The unique feature which distinguishes WebAccess from the competition is that all engineering, database configuration, graphics building and software administration can be performed using a standard web browser. This makes WebAccess fully browser based, not an add on to some traditional HMI package.” explained Tom Carter, Broadwin product marketing manager.  "Web Access enables engineers, integrators and control systems vendors with the ability to support their systems remotely over an intranet or the Internet using an ordinary web browser. With the release of XP and its remote desktop, engineers can also configure the control system hardware remotely!"

About BroadWin Technology

BroadWin Technology, Inc., headquartered in San Ramon, California, is the innovative supplier of industrial automation software, with installations worldwide. The company recently introduced WebAccess, the industry’s first fully web browser-based software package for human-machine interfaces (HMI), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). Internet Explorer 6.0 supports all features of WebAccess. For more information, visit BroadWin’s web site at http://www.BroadWin.com.

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