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Add affordable Web browser technology and reduced-footprint embedded devices to your automation system.

Broadwin Technology Inc. announces the release of version 4.0 of its WebAccess automation software compatible with Microsoft® Windows XP Embedded. 

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

Using a standard Web-Browser, users can view and control automation equipment used in manufacturing facilities, industrial process plants and building automation systems.

"Broadwin WebAccess, combined with Microsoft XP Embedded on the SCADA node and Project Node, is supplied as an integrated solution by several of our automation partners, including Advantech, Innova Tech and Broadweb Automation," explained Thomas Hwang, Ph. D, Broadwin Chief Technology Officer. “With the release of our XP Embedded support, users can view and control embedded control system hardware from any remote location using an ordinary web browser. This new Web-enabled solution will allow VARs and OEMs to supply systems using embedded operating systems and hardware accessed via an ordinary web browser. The Advantech UNO-2059 is a 586-grade platform that is one of the first embedded XP devices to utilize HMI & SCADA software.”

Advantech UNO-2059 embedded platform

Key Features include:

• Microsoft® Windows XP Embedded
• Embedded device as a SCADA Node and/or Project Node.
• Web browser for User access to embedded systems.
• Fast Development using pre-built database and graphic templates.
• Built-in Alarming, Trending, Data Logging, and Recipes.
• Integrated Video.
• Scheduler.
• Email Notification of Alarms.
• Multi-Layer Security.
• Fully Scaleable Web application with Management Tools.
• Object Oriented Vector-based Graphics.
• Fastest Display and Communications performance.
• Robust, Redundant SCADA Nodes and Communication Ports.

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, NT 4.0, 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, NT 4.0, 2000, 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. The WebAccess SCADA Node software is available for desktop computers and laptops running Microsoft 32-bit operating system including Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, NT 4.0 Server, 2000 Professional, 2000 Server, XP Professional and XP Embedded.

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, XP Professional and XP Embedded.

About Microsoft® Windows XP Embedded

Windows XP Embedded is the componentized version of the leading desktop operating system, enabling rapid development of the most reliable and full-featured connected devices. Based on the same binaries as Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded enables embedded developers to individually select only the rich features they need for customized, reduced-footprint embedded devices. 

Windows XP Embedded delivers industry-leading reliability, security, and performance along with the latest multimedia Web browsing capabilities, and device support. Windows XP Embedded also incorporates the latest embedded-enabling capabilities such as headless support and flexible boot and storage options. For more information, visit Microsoft's XP web site at http://www.microsoft.com/catalog/display.asp?subid=22&site=11077&x=33&y=16. 

About Advantech

Advantech is amongst the world's largest suppliers of industrial PCs and manufactures PC platforms for communications, industrial automation and embedded computing. Founded in 1983 as a turnkey system integrator, today Advantech employs over 1200 people worldwide and offers more than 400 PC/Web-based products. Corporate headquarters are located in Taipei, Taiwan. Branch offices and manufacturing facilities are established around the globe, with distributors in more than 80 countries. For more information, please visit their Web site at www.advantech.com.

About Innova Tech & Management Consultant, Inc.

Innova Tech is a leading supplier of Building Automation systems and services in Taiwan, China and SouthEast Asia. For more information, please visit their Web site at www.innovatech.com.tw

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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