ViewBuilder
8000 takes full advantage of the PV8000s high
resolution display with a wealth of application
development tools. Enhanced graphics capability provides
support for BMP, JPG, and both static and dynamic GIF
file formats.
The advanced object libraries
containing bar graphs, trend displays, list & dropdown
menus, user configurable shapes and engineering icons
facilitate fast mimic and screen development reducing
project implementation time. Alarm management,
historical and real time event & trend functions bring
performance and functionality typical of larger scale
SCADA Systems to the PV-8000 Operator Interface
Terminal.
Ethernet, OPC Server (optional), and
Serial are amongst the extensive Communication options.
The PV-8000 also has its own Peer-to-Peer capability to
share data across Ethernet. An inbuilt Global Data
Access mechanism allows PV-8000 applications to exchange
data through global variables; enabling one PV-8000
application to operate a device connected to another
PV-8000. Global Data Access is also ideal for remote
monitoring and fault diagnosis.
A suite of
efficient application test tools allows the developer to
simulate off-line and online for both single and
multiple device applications from the PC. Additionally,
a full control function allows the developer to run
multiple simulation screens on a single PC to monitor
data from many PV-8000s simultaneously.
Drivers
A comprehensive
library of serial and Ethernet drivers is available to
support a broad range PLCs and Motion Controllers
Serial and Ethernet Communication
Simultaneous connection with various kinds of
devices (Multiple Serial Interfaces)
Global
Data Access and Exchange
Through Ethernet each
PV-8000 can communicate with one another and
exchange data with other PV-8000s. In
addition, each PV-8000 can operate the
devices connected to other PV-8000s. Global
Data Access also facilitates remote
monitoring and fault diagnosis. |
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Offline and Online Simulation
Suite
The ViewWindow emulator function in ViewBuilder
offers the application developer multiple options for
test and simulation.
Offline Simulation
Simulate the
operation of PV-8000 directly on the PC without
PV-8000
and PLC.
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Direct
Online Simulator (1)
Directly connect the
PLC to the PC to simulate the operation of a
PV-8000. The PC is able to retrieve data from
PLC (10 minute simulation limit). |
Direct Online Simulator (2)
Simulate multiple PLC and PV-8000 configurations (no time limit).

Typical Applications
1. Pointe Controller Application
PowerView provides the ideal HMI platform for low cost
Embedded Control Applications. Opening up the window on
your production line or process by enhancing local
operator interface invariably leads to improved
efficiency. Used in a PLC workstation application the
Ethernet version of PowerView supports a multiple
controller network on Modbus TCP/IP.
2. Data Acquistion
The versatile OptiLogic
industrial Ethernet I/O system with its wide
range of sensor interfaces and a Nematron PowerView
provide the building blocks for a highly distributed
data acquisition system over cable or wireless media.
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