GENESIS64 V10.5
Newly released GENESIS64 V10.5 is designed to utilize OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and 64-bit multi-core hardware platforms. The GENESIS64 suite includes several modular solutions that simplify connectivity from the plant floor to corporate business systems. Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 and certified for Windows Server 2008, it allows plant operators, IT professionals and facility managers to integrate real-time manufacturing and business information into a common, Web-enabled visualization dashboard. The GENESIS64 suite is comprised of GraphWorX64, TrendWorX64, AlarmWorX64, EarthWorX and the Workbench Web-based development, deployment and operations products.
Hyper Historian V10.5
The new Hyper Historian V10.5 is a high speed data historian solution. It takes full advantage of the latest 64-bit .NET-based computing technologies and numerous performance features. Hyper Historian is certified for Windows Server 2008, compatible with the Windows 7 operating system and leverages the new OPC Unified Architecture Standard.
AlarmWorX64 Multimedia
ICONICS announced the release of AlarmWorX64 Multimedia (MMX), an OPC alarm management software solution for 32 and 64-bit servers. With 11 configurable robust agents, AlarmWorX64 MMX is a fully comprehensive OPC alarm management solution.
The new AlarmWorX64 MMX is an optional enhancement to the GENESIS64 HMI/SCADA suite and is designed to interface to any OPC Alarm and Event compliant server. AlarmWorX64 MMX is configurable using standard internet browsers.
The following Agents are offered with AlarmWorX64 MMX:
- Telephony Agent: Calls a defined number & gives a message with options to respond.
- Pager Agent: Delivers alarms to numeric, alphanumeric and two-way pagers.
- Video Agent: Plays a pre-recorded video or a video captured at the time of an alarm.
- E-mail Agent: Receive and acknowledge alarms using text and e-mail messages.
- Skype Messaging Agent: Delivers instant text messages to any Skype account.
- Marquee Agent: Sends alarm & event messages to software and hardware marquees.
- Sound / Text-to-Speech Agent: Plays pre-recorded sound bites on an alarm condition.
- Fax Agent: Sends alarm notifications via fax.
- Popup Agent: Launches any application to provide alarm massages.
- Task Tray Agent: Delivers a pop-up message to the Windows taskbar notification area.
- Custom Agent: Allows users to create their own Multimedia agent.
Support for Windows Phone 7
ICONICS announced its MobileHMI software solution will support the soon to be released Microsoft Windows Phone 7 platform. MobileHMI from ICONICS delivers real-time visualization and KPI alerts directly to wireless devices. With support for over 400 wireless devices MobileHMI is a versatile software platform used for staying in touch with building and manufacturing operations. Now with the added support for Microsoft Windows Phone 7, the MobileHMI application can deliver real-time alerts, trends, and events.
The following key Windows Phone 7 features will be supported by MobileHMI:
- Support for Silverlight
- Metro UI look and feel
- Real-time visualization
- Push notifications for alarms and events
- MultiTouch support
- Application bar integration
- Supports “Tombstoning” - suspends the application when the user navigates away
- Panorama and pivot controls for intuitive navigation
- Automatic portrait and landscape mode
On the announcements, Craig Resnick, ARC Advisory Group, commented, “Manufacturers are deploying the latest Microsoft operating systems and technologies in part to address their requirements for 3D visualization and data archiving of both their manufacturing and business processes. Windows 7, running on computers with new 64-bit processors, and leveraging features, such as Multi-touch and Silverlight, will further enhance the real-time visualization and data archiving capabilities of software tools, such as ICONICS’ GENESIS64 and Hyper Historian.
“With the increased adoption of 64-bit runtime platforms and software on the plant floor, the demand for 64-bit applications is on the rise as plant operations seek to best maximize the value and KPI’s of production. ICONICS latest 64-bit software offering, AlarmWorX64 Multimedia, is a solution that leverages the benefits of a true 64-bit software application and helps its customer address their demand for higher performance.”
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