Broadwin releases French version of WebAccess 4.0 HMI & SCADA software

Broadwin Technology Inc. announced the release of the French language version of its WebAccess 4.0 automation software as a second step into mainland Europe.

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 French language release of WebAccess version 4.0 runs on all 32-bit Microsoft operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE, 2000, XP and Server 2003.

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.

Abdallah Boukli-Hacene, General Manager of Prisma Automation stated " We are very pleased that BroadWin provided the French version. We see much opportunity in North Africa, which requires a French Language version."

"We found that we could work with Prisma Automation over the Internet to France seamlessly to launch this French version quickly and efficiently. The French version of WebAccess 4.0 should also service customers in France, Belgium and other countries in Europe." said Tom Carter, Product Marketing Manager for BroadWin Technology.

Key Features of the French language version include:

An ordinary Web-Browser to view and control automation equipment.
Completely Web browser-based Development, Deployment and Support.
Fast Development using pre-built database and graphic templates.
Built-in Alarming.
Trending and Data Logging
Scheduled Reports
Recipes.
Scheduler.
Integrated Video.
Multi-Layer Security.
Fully Scaleable Web application with Management Tools.
Combine CE SCADA nodes with Windows 2000, XP and XP Embedded SCADA nodes in same system.
Object Oriented Vector-based Graphics.
Fastest Display and Communications performance.
Redundant SCADA Nodes.
Redundant Communication Ports.

WebAccess is available in multiple language versions including English, French, Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese. Internet Explorer 6.0 supports all features of WebAccess.

Full Animation Client

WebAccess uses Active-X technology to provide real-time data, trends and full-animation graphics in an ordinary web browser. The WebAccess Client is available for desktop computers and laptops running Microsoft 32-bit operating system including Microsoft Windows XP Home, Windows CE, 2000 Professional, 2000 Server, 2003 Server and XP Professional.

Thin Client

The thin client runs in an ordinary web browser without the need for any plug-ins or Active-X controls. Intended to run on PDAs and handheld computers, the Web Access thin client interface is compatible with all 32-bit Microsoft Operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE, 95, 98, ME, 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 Web Access thin client interface is compatible with on all 32-bit Microsoft Operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE, 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.

About BroadWin Technology

BroadWin Technology is the innovative supplier of industrial automation software, with installations worldwide. Broadwin's WebAccess software is the industry's first fully web browser-based software package for human-machine interfaces (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).

For more information, visit BroadWin’s web site at http://www.BroadWin.com.

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