Connecting machines to each other, the Internet and the cloud.

InduSoft has released Service Pack One of InduSoft Web Studio v8.0, adding major improvements to its award-winning software. Continuing the company's vision of any device, any network and any data—this new service pack improves existing HTML5 and custom widget capabilities, introduces an add-on conversion tool for FactoryTalk® applications, and enhances IoTView®.

Adding to the interoperability of InduSoft Web Studio 8.0 SP1, the HTML5 capabilities have expanded to include horizontal trends. The custom widgets now allow users to host third-party applications within the InduSoft Web Studio environment without necessitating Microsoft-specific Active/X and .NET controls. Engineers can easily create custom widgets using HTML/Jscript. Support for the new Import Wizard for FactoryTalk ME/SE greatly reduces the engineering time required for migrating applications from FactoryTalk to InduSoft Web Studio.

The scalable, platform agnostic IoTView runtime, introduced in InduSoft Web Studio v8.0, has also been enhanced to improve data and connectivity. InduSoft Web Studio 8.0 SP1 includes math scripts and enhancements to database connectivity to execute transactions. These capabilities allow IoTView to collect data at an aggregation point close to the sensors and transmit only the data points requiring attention, all in real time, and then manipulate and transform the data into meaningful information before presenting it. These enhancements to InduSoft Web Studio make it the perfect solution for IIoT, Industry 4.0, and Made in China 2025.

The InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 SP1 release is a natural evolution of the product’s life-cycle, and in this latest service pack version, it remains 100% compatible with applications designed using previous versions. The service pack also includes enhancements to the development environment to further reduce the development time for InduSoft Web Studio applications.

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Best HMI Software!

InduSoft’s Web Studio software was announced as the Control Engineering 2016 Engineers’ Choice Awards winner for the Software - HMI software category.

On February 11, 2016, Control Engineering, part of CFE Media, awarded products in 27 categories of control, instrumentation and automation products introduced during 2015. The winners were chosen by print and online subscribers, and this is the 29th year of product recognition by the publication.

The award winning InduSoft Web Studio 8.0 is a reliable and full-featured software package providing a variety of tools to simplify the creation of HMI and SCADA applications while preparing industry for the future. The latest version of the software adds a new runtime, called IoTView®, compatible with Linux and VxWorks operating systems, adding to the current runtime editions, including InduSoft Web Studio, EmbeddedView, and CEView. This provides IoT scalability to design solutions for deployment on any platform.

The industry leading Studio Mobile Access adds to the ease of deployment on smart devices by conforming to the HTML5 standard. Easy integration to the latest web, cloud, and mobility technologies allows users to create screens, widgets, animated graphics and controls that can be displayed, monitored and controlled by remote devices. The software also includes native redundancy for OPC UA and OPC XML/DA interfaces, as well as Collaboration Server for built-in revision control and application lifecycle management

This comprehensive development and runtime HMI/SCADA software solution provides over 240 built-in communication drivers for automatic connection to a wide variety of PLCs and controllers without the need for custom code. The software includes all the tools users need to develop, deploy and present HMI graphics, alarms, trends, reports, recipes, and historian and database data.

InduSoft is grateful to all the end user customers, OEMs, certified system integrators, and distributors who use their products, and appreciates their continued support of InduSoft Web Studio.

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Best automation software say readers.

The Web Studio software of InduSoft has been declared the Automation Inside 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards winner for the Best Automation Software category. InduSoft was selected from among 26 automation product competitors based on and votes from Automation Inside readers in 36 countries.

As a Readers’ Choice award, this recognition indicates a high degree of end user satisfaction with Web Studio, and is thus particularly important.

InduSoft Web Studio v7.1+SP3 provides a variety of tools to simplify the creation of HMI and SCADA applications. This comprehensive development and runtime HMI/SCADA software solution provides over 240 built-in communication drivers allowing easy connection to a wide variety of PLCs and controllers. This full-feature set software includes all the tools users need to develop, deploy and present HMI graphics, alarms, trends, reports, recipes, and historian and database data.

Easy integration to the latest web, cloud, and mobility technologies allows users to create screens, widgets, animated graphics and controls that can be displayed, monitored and controlled, using the HTML5 standard, on a wide variety of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The HMI/SCADA application can truly be deployed and accessed from almost anywhere.

The company expressed its gratitude to all the end user customers, OEMs, certified system integrators, and distributors who use their products, and appreciates the continued support of InduSoft Web Studio.

HMI mobility examined in white paper!

InduSoft, now part of Invensys, has published a White Paper titled “Remote Access, Any Time, Any Place” that discusses the importance of remote HMI connectivity, as well as the various technologies, such as browsers, smartphone apps and cloud-based solutions, used for retrieving data.

In today’s highly automated plants headcounts are much smaller, yet operators, engineers and managers must respond faster to events. Fortunately, remote access tools are enabling them to effectively operate from anywhere inside or outside the plant.

Unfortunately, apps are generally developed only for iPhones and iPads. The large number of Android and tablet manufacturers in the market has resulted in numerous operating systems and screen sizes, making developing an app for each one prohibitively costly.

Remote access to HMI systems is typically achieved using the Internet, regardless of whether employees use a laptop or a smartphone. However, there is no single solution for all users. A browser works well for users with PCs, whose screens match the HMI screen.
However, browser-based data retrieval is often unsuitable for handheld devices, such as tablets and smartphones. The download times are too long and the screen sizes don’t match. For these devices, inexpensive apps often provide a better choice.

While there are many methods and devices for interacting with HMI data remotely, from smartphones to cloud computing, businesses must understand how each method works in order to select the best one for their needs.

This White Paper will discuss how remote access is best achieved depending on the device type:

·         PC

·         iPad or iPhone

·         Smartphone or Tablet

It will also examine the different methods for retrieving HMI data, such as browser-based access, apps and cloud computing.

In addition, the paper shows how new technologies, such as HTML5 and cloud computing, are transforming remote access, making it easier and inexpensive. 

Invensys acquires InduSoft!

Yesterday we reported on a letter to customers from InduSoft announcing their acquisition by Invensys. The official release has now reached us from Invensys.

Invensys has acquired InduSoft, a provider of HMI and embedded intelligent device software for the automation market. Headquartered in Austin (TX USA) and founded in 1997, InduSoft has delivered more than 250,000 HMI software licenses to more than 700 customers worldwide, primarily industrial computer manufacturers and machine and system builders, who embed InduSoft’s software into their products.

“The acquisition of InduSoft represents the continuing execution of our strategy to strengthen our portfolio through inorganic means, enabling us to target additional segments across our portfolio,” said Ravi Gopinath, president of Invensys’ software business. “InduSoft strengthens and broadens our leading software solutions portfolio, particularly in the embedded HMI segment, and provides a continuing driver for growth. They have a proven and experienced team who we are very happy to welcome to Invensys.”

Known for its easy-to-use software and friendly, high-quality customer support, InduSoft has won multiple awards in its segment, including Control Engineering magazine’s prestigious Engineers’ Choice Award in 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2013, InduSoft took the magazine’s top prize in three categories: Software Applications and Monitoring; HMI Software; and Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, Instrumentation.

“Combined with Invensys’ existing software offerings, our capabilities and expertise in the OEM and machine-building segments allow us to provide a broader, end-to-end HMI, SCADA and MES solution to our customers,” said Marcia Gadbois, president of InduSoft. “Together, our software tools will make it easier for them to integrate their information and automation systems. They will continue to work with the same strong InduSoft team, and we will ensure they continue to receive the exceptional products and service they have come to expect from us. But now they will be backed by a company with global capabilities and an excellent worldwide reputation for providing industry-leading HMI, SCADA, historian and advanced applications such as MES software and solutions.”

“With InduSoft we can now offer everything from basic embedded HMI devices to manufacturing operations, asset management and ERP integration,” said Norm Thorlakson, vice president, HMI and supervisory software and solutions, Invensys. “InduSoft technology quickly makes us more competitive and gives us immediate entry to new customers and a stronger OEM sales channel, with a focus on machine builders and embedded systems. We are confident it will make us much more attractive. Wonderware® users will now be able buy industrial devices, machines and computers with InduSoft software, while companies that are using InduSoft software will be able to expand their solutions with Wonderware supervisory, historian and manufacturing operations management software.”

InduSoft will continue to be managed by its existing executive team, adding employees to Invensys operations in the United States, Brazil and Germany

SCADA/HMI leader acquired!

This is the text of a communication from InduSoft to their customers and which we received this morning.

"It is with great pleasure, and much excitement that we announce Invensys' acquisition of InduSoft. This partnership was created to work on the strength of both Invensys and InduSoft to serve customers worldwide, and form a stronger framework for developing and supporting the InduSoft products that you know and love.

We aim to offer the fullest range of industrial software solutions on the automation market, and this partnership will supply InduSoft customers with a highly focused platform for HMI applications, interfaces for embedded devices, and intelligent systems, while providing expanded support and better customer relationships. This is an unprecedented opportunity to combine the strengths of both InduSoft and Invensys and work in collaboration with one another, while focusing on each of our core competencies.

The InduSoft team will continue to work together to develop and support InduSoft Web Studio, InduSoft EmbeddedView, and InduSoft CEView. For current users of InduSoft Web Studio, the result of this partnership will be an expansion of global support, as well as the continued development and support of the InduSoft products our customers have used and relied upon for more than a decade.

Our customers and partners are hugely important to the success and growth of InduSoft. As a company, InduSoft has always held customer support, best-of-breed software, and a protection of customer investment as priorities. It was important when discussing this partnership with Invensys to ensure that we could serve and benefit you. We've listened, and we've worked to ensure that you have the largest number of automation solutions available.

Current InduSoft customers can expect the same level of dedication to support and development as before, and will be able to enjoy the benefits of this acquisition, such as a wider array of products to choose from, and the opportunity to scale up or down for every level of automation. If you currently use InduSoft Web Studio products for high-end SCADA applications, you will continue to have a stable, high-quality platform with a full range of capabilities for industrial automation.

The acquisition of InduSoft by Invensys promises a strong future for the industrial market, and InduSoft is fully committed to developing the most powerful industrial software solutions for machine builders, OEMs, the embedded market, and industrial automation. With the support of Invensys, InduSoft users can look forward to a future full of possibilities."

White Paper on Cloud Computing for Scada

Moving all or part of SCADA applications to the cloud can cut costs significantly while dramatically increasing reliability and scalability.

We have published a White Paper from InduSoft  titled “Cloud Computing for SCADA” that describes how cloud-based SCADA systems can cut software costs while providing the latest technologies each time a user logs in.

Cloud-based computing offers users IT services and features that are accessed via the Internet such as networks, applications, redundancy, data storage and more. By utilizing cloud-based SCADA, companies can significantly reduce costs, achieve greater reliability and enhance functionality.

By using cloud computing, companies no longer have the expense of purchasing hardware and software licenses, as well as creating disaster recovery sites they may never use. Instead they procure new resources on demand if and when they need them.

The cloud inherently provides more secure redundancy as data is saved on many servers in various geographic locations. Factor in the costs a business would otherwise incur to manage an IT infrastructure, and the savings of moving to the cloud can be huge.

In addition to eliminating the expenses and problems related to the hardware layer of IT infrastructure, cloud-based SCADA users can also view data and receive alarms via smartphones, tablet computers, SMS text messages and email. This feature is especially attractive to users whose traditional SCADA systems do not provide the capability to easily develop screens for smaller devices or web browsers.

Although some are concerned about the security of cloud-based SCADA systems, they do offer enhanced security in many areas, such as the immediate distribution of patches and other security measures. Finding a good, reputable cloud provider is essential to safeguarding data. A cloud provider should use the most advanced security technologies and have dedicated security teams to keep abreast of the newest security methods.

SCADA system provides support for multible devices & platforms

Delivers HTML5 support, built-in VBScript debugging, & tools to more easily create screens for portable devices.

InduSoft has released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for its award-winning InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 software. SP2 provides native support of HTML5 screens and animation for multiple devices and platforms, including Safari and Chrome browsers.

Unlike many other SCADA systems that require separate development for different operating systems such as Windows, iOS and Android—InduSoft Web Studio lets users create screens once using the standard screen editor, and then deploy these screens across multiple operating systems. Instead of waiting months for screens to be developed for their device, InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 users can now instantly access screens on their various handheld devices via the Studio Mobile Access interface.

Another important addition is the support of native shapes such as lines, rectangles, polygons, ellipses, etc. Along with linked pictures, animations and active objects such as buttons, check boxes and more, these features render the screens for handheld devices to appear much like those of on the larger displays commonly found on PCs. Moreover, SP2 supports a wide range of images (BMP, PNG, JPG, etc.) and animation capabilities.

SP2 also provides built-in troubleshooting tools for the native VBScript editor. These new tools, such as breakpoints and variable watch lists, make debugging much easier. Breakpoints can be created for global procedures, script tasks, graphic scripts and screen scripts. This lets users debug a section of code and review the result, instead of being forced to debug the entire code. Users can also step through their VBScript code one line at a time by using the Step Into, Step Over, and Step Out tools.

Added capabilities to the DB Spy feature, commonly used with debugging tools, offer the ability to view all locally-declared VBScript variables and the current values of those variables using the Locals tab. The Stack Frame tab shows additional information about the VBScript interfaces that are currently open for debugging. Furthermore, all run-time tasks being debugged and the current state of each task are displayed in the Tasks Frame.

These are the main new features of SP2, and there are many more enhancements to increase productivity and speed development time. This upgrade continues to demonstrate InduSoft’s commitment to innovation by offering its users the most advanced SCADA solutions in addition to forward version compatibility.

SCADA systems automate electrical distribution!

A white paper, “SCADA Systems Automate Electrical Distribution,” has been relaesed by Indusoft, that explains how utilities can improve operations while controlling costs.

Today’s electric utilities in both industrialized and developing nations must meet ever-increasing power demands while providing greater reliability – all from their existing facilities.

Many countries’ electric distribution providers face budget cuts that require them to do more with less, while others are in areas growing so fast that power demands are outpacing the ability to bring new distribution facilities online. Regardless of the situation, providing better service without substantial investments in new equipment is a challenge facing nearly all electric utilities.

By deploying a modern automation system, utilities can both improve performance and reliability without a huge financial investment. These systems also help automate operations for utilities facing staff reductions or difficulty in finding qualified personnel.

With an understanding of the unique needs of electric distribution providers, this non-commercial

New SCADA service pack

Free Service Pack adds multi-touch capability

InduSoft has released the first service pack for its award winning SCADA software InduSoft Web Studio v7.1. Free of charge for InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 users, this new service pack adds multi-touch development capabilities for touch-screen enabled devices.

To download InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 Service Pack 1 free of charge, click here

Unlike traditional touch screen designs, multi-touch systems can recognize the position of several touch contacts and finger movements (gestures) at the same time. Without a keyboard or point device, users can navigate screens and issue commands for an entire system.

Training time is reduced because many gestures, like Zoom and Pan, function in the same way as they do for smartphones and tablet devices. Besides lowering training time, multi-touch technology provides much faster execution of commands. The average multi-touch screen users finish an action three times faster than they would by using a keyboard and pointing device.

Above all, multi-touch capability can improve safety. Certain actions may require operators to keep their hands away from a machine; the multi-touch screen can be configured to require users to have both hands on the screen before the command can be executed.

In addition to multi-touch development capabilities, InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 also offers an enhanced mobile access client and new language interfaces, including Spanish, for the development environment.

Engineers choice!

InduSoft has won the Control Engineering Engineers’ Choice Award in three categories. "We’re grateful to InduSoft users and others who voted for the InduSoft solutions. These awards are the result of the feedback from distributors, certified system integrators, OEMs and end users worldwide that we use to continuously improve InduSoft Web Studio SCADA software,” says Marcia Gadbois, vice president of business development, InduSoft.

In the Software-Applications, Monitoring category, InduSoft’s Business Intelligence Dashboard Template, an application for InduSoft Web Studio v7.1, was awarded the top prize for its intuitive and customizable configurations. The application enables users to effortlessly access information, which is displayed in user-friendly dashboards, from Microsoft Access or SQL Server.

InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 was chosen for the HMI Software award. A comprehensive HMI/SCADA software solution, InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 provides a variety of tools to simplify the creation SCADA and HMI applications. It also offers several new features, such as the InduSoft Collaborative Solution and the ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) option that lets users compare any configuration file merge changes from multiple developers. It also offers support for version and source control, as well as interaction through Microsoft's Team Foundation Server*.

The third Engineers’ Choice award for Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, and Instrumentation went to InduSoft’s Studio Mobile Access solution that enables operators, maintenance staff and managers to view and interact with process variables, trends and alarms from any HTML5 device such as iPad, iPhone or Android tablet/phones.

InduSoft remains committed to continually developing and improving solutions-and offering the best, most comprehensive, independent SCADA software package.

• InduSoft products are distributed and supported in Britain and Ireland by AdProSys Limited

Engineers decide best software - three times

InduSoft, has won three awards in the 26th annual Control Engineering Engineers’ Choice Awards. This competition recognizes the best control, instrumentation and automation products introduced in 2012.

Each year the readers of Control Engineering magazine vote for the best products from more than 100 product nominations from 60 companies. This year InduSoft solutions were selected as the best product in three categories:

· Software – Applications, Monitoring
· Software – HMI Software
· Software – Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, Instrumentation

“InduSoft is honored to have won an Engineers’ Choice award in three categories. We’re grateful to InduSoft users and others who voted for the InduSoft solutions. These awards are the result of the feedback from distributors, certified system integrators, OEMs and end users worldwide that we use to continuously improve InduSoft Web Studio SCADA software,” says Marcia Gadbois, vice president of business development, InduSoft.

In the Software–Applications, Monitoring category, InduSoft’s Business Intelligence Dashboard Template, an application for InduSoft Web Studio v7.1, was awarded the top prize for its intuitive and customizable configurations. The application enables users to effortlessly access information, which is displayed in user-friendly dashboards, from Microsoft Access or SQL Server.

InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 was chosen for the HMI Software award. A comprehensive HMI/SCADA software solution, InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 provides a variety of tools to simplify the creation SCADA and HMI applications. It also offers several new features, such as the InduSoft Collaborative Solution and the ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) option that lets users compare any configuration file merge changes from multiple developers. It also offers support for version and source control, as well as interaction through Microsoft's Team Foundation Server*.

The third Engineers’ Choice award for Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, Instrumentation went to InduSoft’s Studio Mobile Access solution that enables operators, maintenance staff and managers to view and interact with process variables, trends and alarms from any HTML5 device such as iPad, iPhone or Android tablet/phones.

While honored to have received awards in three categories for the 2013 Engineer Choice Awards, InduSoft remains committed to continually developing and improving solutions—and offering the best, most comprehensive, independent SCADA software package.

SCADA Visualization App!

InduSoft has launched an InduSoft Visualization App for Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft’s highly-anticipated new version of its Windows operating system.

As the first SCADA/HMI app designed specifically for Windows 8, the InduSoft Visualization App offers mobile access to your InduSoft Web Studio application on Windows 8 devices. This application allows you to develop attractive interfaces with easily customizable widgets that display alarms and trend history in an easy-to-read format.

“InduSoft is excited to launch the Visualization App for The Windows Store,” said Lourenço Teodoro, Vice President of engineering at InduSoft. “We feel confident that the beautiful, new design, cloud connectivity, great hardware and solid foundation of Windows 8 will provide a great experience with the InduSoft Visualization App, and we are glad to be leading the frontline of the SCADA/HMI world.”

The InduSoft Visualization App was created specifically for the Windows 8 app store, and is designed to work seamlessly with Windows 8 devices. This app allows mobile access to InduSoft Web Studio applications, and allows users to have critical information always at their fingertips. Being able to view alarms, alarm history, process values, trends, and historical data means that users have all the information they need to make important decisions wherever they are.

“Microsoft app developers have always provided rich software experiences and value for our shared customers,” said John Richards, Senior Director, Windows Business Development. “Windows 8 offers a no-compromise experience across PCs, laptops, and tablets, enabling our app developers to deliver innovative software.”

"It is an exciting time" stated Mike Bradshaw, Director at AdProSys, distributors and support team for the comapny in Ireland and Britain, "InduSoft Web Studio was already a fantastic product with excellent web and thin client offerings. The launch of the Visualisation Manager app for Windows 8 confirms our place in this market and provides our existing and future customers with an exceptional toolset on which to build their next generation operator and management information systems".

New reporting option!

Integration offers seamless access to advanced reporting tools and easy export capabilities for professional database systems.

Ocean Data Systems and InduSoft, have teamed up to offer new reporting options for InduSoft Web Studio users. With seamless access to the Dream Report application, InduSoft users gain the ability to create sophisticated reports that include tables, bar charts, pie charts, screen shots and more.

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The option to integrate Dream Report into InduSoft Web Studio lets users easily access history data such as alarm history, trend history, OEE data and process data to generate a variety of reports in formats including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Adobe PDF. Users can also automatically publish reports via a secure web portal on the Internet, or via an internal company intranet, using a built-in interface.

This integration solution enables users to browse reports, access entire report history, generate reports on demand, configure per-report user access, save reports locally, and print reports from a web client.

In addition, Dream Report’s configurable end-user interface simplifies exporting files to professional databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. By offering check-box configuration tools and other features, the need for programming or database development skills to communicate with database applications is eliminated.

Web Studio with Dream Report capabilities is a highly scalable solution that can grow from simple batch reporting for a single unit to reporting for the entire enterprise. By combining report information from multiple databases into one consolidated site reporting system without duplicating the source data locally, enterprise reporting becomes much faster and more reliable.

A native driver was developed by Ocean Data Systems for seamless communication with InduSoft Web. In addition, special licensing that contains only the InduSoft driver makes the Dream Report add-on a very affordable solution.

Educational version of HMI/SCADA software

Award winning independent SCADA provider, InduSoft, Inc. has launched a special educational version of its InduSoft Web Studio v7.1 for students and researchers at higher education institutions all over the world. The educational version was developed as a result of the feedback received from university instructors, students and researchers who had worked with several thousand InduSoft Web Studio licenses donated by the company.

The goal of the program is to provide students a complete SCADA/HMI package that enables them to develop real-world applications, without limits on development time. This enables students to experiment and innovate while creating the types of actual projects they encounter in the work world.

“It’s really gratifying when students, teachers and researchers tell us how much they are learning,” says InduSoft engineer Paolo Guerra. “At a university in Brazil, all the graduating engineers used InduSoft Web Studio as part of their graduation projects. Looking at the different kinds of applications they developed for a variety of industries and purposes was impressive.”

The learning opportunities are a two-way street for InduSoft and its users. By developing a special educational version of InduSoft Web Studio v7.1, the company can review feedback from people who are learning SCADA/HMI application development for the first time. This helps InduSoft tailor its software to better serve a wide range of users.

A thorough range of testing was performed in the development of the educational version of InduSoft Web Studio, as well as the creation of special licensing. InduSoft also provided complete training for the instructors.

The educational InduSoft Web Studio program has been used throughout the world from the University of Texas to colleges in places such as Canada, the Philippines and the Netherlands. >From providing free online training to offering a dedicated educational version of its latest software, InduSoft is dedicated to furthering education of its users and students alike.

Free online video training

New SCADA/HMI videos give users direct online access to training

InduSoft has announced its new online video training series for its upcoming InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 HMI/SCADA software. The video training site currently offers two training modules that provide instruction on subjects ranging from alarms to trends.

Although the company will continue its on-site training programs, the free online video training will enable users who cannot participate in on-site training to access InduSoft Web Studio instruction modules at their convenience. The training modules can be viewed via a streaming format or downloaded.

“We want to help more of our users get the best results for their projects, so we’re in the process of making our entire training course available online,” says Marcia Gadbois, vice president of business development, InduSoft.

The first module provides users instruction on installation, tags, drivers and screen groups. It is formatted in nine parts to help users easily find the area in which they need help. The second module covers in-depth instruction for active objects, animations, trends and alarms. Like the first module, it is also offers different topic segments for easy navigation.

The videos can be streamed or downloaded with iPads and Android tablets that have flash or MP4 support, and new training modules are being added on an ongoing basis.

Creating energy management systems

Learn to create energy management systems that reduce power usage and water consumption.

InduSoft is to hold a free webinar on how to create energy management systems on May 9, 2012.

Joining the seminar will be a speaker from Noble Conservation Solutions to offer real world experience on how to best implement energy management systems (EMS). Noble is an engineering and consulting firm that provides products and services to reduce energy consumption and optimize processes in sustainable and environmentally responsible ways that deliver bottom-line savings.

InduSoft will provide examples of how its Web Studio SCADA software has helped its customers achieve impressive savings from implementing an EMS. The webinar will cover the example of a large agribusiness firm that reduced power consumption in a range from 30 to 70 percent, depending on the time of day and weather conditions. In addition, it has reduced water requirements by as much as 90 percent is some processes.

Tom Ellingson, general manager EMS division & vice president of business development from Noble Conversation Solutions will talk about how to develop integrated energy efficiency solutions in various areas including electrical (lighting, motors, refrigerants), mechanical (HVAC, boilers), water (indoor, landscape), roofing, energy management controls, indoor air quality, lean process improvement, equipment and more.

InduSoft Web Studio SCADA software includes all the tools needed to build with an EMS solutions with energy management dashboards for SCADA applications. The webinar will also include:

• Tips and tricks for incorporating energy management dashboards into SCADA/HMI applications
• Examples of case studies and applications that have implemented EMS functionality.
• A live Q&A session

The webinar is one hour long and will be held twice on Wednesday, May 9, at 8:00 am CST and again at 3:00 pm CST.

HMI Software wins award!

InduSoft's Web Studio v7.0 + SP1 has received the Engineers' Choice 2012 award for HMI software. This award is determined each year by the readers of Control Engineering magazine who vote for the best products in automation, control and instrumentation based on technological advancement, service to the industry and market impact.

According to Mark Hoske, Editor/content manager for Control Engineering: "While intuitive and attractive displays are important for human-machine interface/SCADA software, users also appreciate next-version compatibility to preserve existing investments. The ability to quickly and easily interconnect with existing data and analyze it, along with easy scalability across machines and platforms, has impressed the Control Engineering subscribers who see value in InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 HMI/SCADA software for these and other attributes."

Marcia Gadbois, vice president of business development for InduSoft speaks for the whole company when she says, "We are truly honored to receive the Engineers' Choice award because it is a vote from our customers and our peers. Each day, we strive to provide our customers with the most flexible, reliable and affordable SCADA solutions. We owe our success to them."

A truly independent SCADA software package, InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 provides 240 built-in drivers that facilitate communication with virtually every major automation component including PACs, PLCs, PID controllers, motion controllers and bar code/2D/RFID readers. It also offers client support for OPC UA, OPC.NET 3.0 and OPC XML

A comprehensive package, InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 + SP1 includes reports, trending, database connectivity, and drivers as well as solutions for Windows CE and Windows embedded machines. It also supports Unicode fonts for international and multi-language support.

User-friendly configuration tools for web thin clients enable InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 to offer remote access from any PC without the need to install software. Web server capabilities provide browser access from laptops, smart phones and other devices.

InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 + SP1 offer new features, including:
• An intuitive ribbon interface that provides logical tool/object grouping, and the ability to open multiple documents simultaneously
• Native support for distributed security systems, and full integration with Microsoft Active Directory via LDAP
• Support for dynamic rotation for externally imported pictures
• Configuration interfaces for FTP and SMTP email
• A reduced footprint full-featured version designed for Windows Embedded operating system deployments
• Intellectual property protection features.

A highly scalable solution, InduSoft Web Studio v7.0 + SP1 is fully compatible with earlier versions to make upgrades painless.

Also a recipient of the Engineers' Choice award in 2010, InduSoft has hundreds of distributors across the world along with certified system integrators in many countries. SCADA software training is available for users and integrators in its North American offices. InduSoft compatible hardware certification is also available.

SCADA in the cloud and a free tee-shirt!

InduSoft will host a free webinar SCADA in the Cloud on December 14, 2011 to demonstrate how to leverage Cloud computing for supervisory control and data acquisition projects.

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Cloud-based SCADA technology is becoming more widespread thanks to advancements in Cloud application technology. As part of its dedication to helping customers achieve optimal results, InduSoft has developed SCADA software that is fully capable of leveraging the portability and availability of Cloud technology.

The SCADA in the Cloud webinar will highlight the importance of Cloud-based applications within the industry. Attendees will also learn how some end user companies have used Cloud-based SCADA to surge ahead in their field. In this webinar, InduSoft will:

• Discuss Cloud-based SCADA trends with experts who will share their challenges and successes
• Help attendees learn how to benefit from their time in development.
• Learn what kinds of tools are available, and how to use them to build a better SCADA system in the Cloud.

The webinar is latest installment in a series that alternates between technical and industry topics. Recent webinars focused on best practices, building automation and energy management SCADA and packaging SCADA systems.

Oh yes! All who register and attend will receive a free T-shirt, as well as a copy of the trial version of the InduSoft Web Studio software suite.

SCADA Webinar

InduSoft will host "Packaging SCADA", a free webinar on November 16, 2011 to demonstrate how SCADA applications in a packaging line can directly improve production.

The webinar is part of a biweekly series that alternates between technical and industry topics. Recent webinars focused on best practices for the technology topic, and building automation for the industry topic. Guest speakers were featured, such as a representative of the University of Texas who spoke about a new building automation system.

From OEE tools to modular solutions, the Packaging SCADA webinar will reveal how a packaging application with easy-to-use tools can help machine builders and their customers turn data into high yield production. Stephen Packer, electrical engineering manager at Belvac Production Machinery, will share insights from real life applications.

Attendees will learn techniques that will save time in development, reduce errors in production, and help them pack and ship more product. In addition, they will have the opportunity to:
●     Discuss packaging trends with experts
●     Hear the experts’ challenges and successes, and learn how
to benefit from their experience
●     Learn about the latest tools and how to use them to build a
better SCADA system

The webinar is one hour long and will be held twice on Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00 am CST and again at 3:00 pm CST.

Upcoming InduSoft webinars will cover such topics as:
•         Database Connectivity and Database Redundancy
•         Cloud Computing and SCADA
•         SCADA System Redundancy
•         VBScript
•         Web Thin Client Configuration
•         Database Connectivity
•         Security
•         New focus industries, such as Detention and Energy

Those who register and attend the webinar will receive a trial version of the InduSoft Web Studio software suite. Users who wish to demo or test InduSoft beforehand may download the software here.