New Feature Announcement

User authentication is an integral part of security frameworks, but it also happens to be most susceptible to factors that are beyond system designer's control, introducing security risks, having a secure and reliable way of login is paramount.

For most devices, user authentication is commonly achieved by username and password. However, this approach is not without its own challenges; for instance, users may choose weak passwords, making them vulnerable to attacks, yet overly stringent password rules…

AutomationDirect has released a new version of the CLICK PLC programming software - version 3.30, which allows any CLICK PLUS CPU to be configured as a 3-axis PTO/PWM motion controller. 100kHz high-speed inputs and outputs are offered with any DC option slot I/O module placed in slot 0 of the CPU.

With a compatible module installed, CLICK PLUS PLCs can easily perform velocity moves, homing commands, or interpolated positioning. The easy-to-use configuration GUI built into the software and three new…

With Industry 4.0, energy monitoring and building management systems, we are seeing HMIs being used in wider applications. From data collection and analysis to system monitoring, increasingly complex applications are calling for more logical operations which often lead to a lot more coding in project development and maintenance.

A new feature in EasyBuilder Pro, Condition Object provides a graphical user interface for creating condition statements. It may be used in place of macro codes that deal…

WiFi-enabled devices, having fewer installation and wiring restrictions, are ideal for mobile application, remote monitoring and device maintenance. Normally, these devices connect to networks via wireless Access Point (AP). Supported cMT X HMIs with M02 WiFi module added, can not only connect to wireless AP but also be used as a WiFi hotspot mode and become an AP itself.

A Variety of Applications

1. Monitoring HMI Remotely
   The WiFi hotspot allows smartphones or laptops to wirelessly connect to HMI…

A great new feature added to the Weintek cMT X Series is the PLC Web Browser object. As you might expect, this can be used to view web pages. Many devices, such as PLCs now have web configuration pages, so with the new HMI browser, you can access these pages and external webpages too.

PLC Web Browser Features

• HTTPS, HTML5 Support

PLC Web Browser supports HTTPS and most HTML5 webpages.

• Flexible Browsing Tool

The PLC Web Browser object provides browsing…

Access to historical data is an important aspect in any smart system upgrade and integration. From data/trend analysis, process optimization and failure prediction to pre-emptive maintenance, analytics rely on complete historical data being available before any meaningful action can be taken.

OPC UA, which features platform independence, robust security and high scalability, has stood out as a prominent choice for a standardized IIoT communication protocol; and, given its importance in the field…

Weintek’s remote access solution, EasyAccess 2.0, has been an asset to many users, helping them monitor their remote devices and perform maintenance with ease from their offices and homes. As the global pandemic lingers and remote work becomes a regular routine for many, the demand for remote multi-party collaboration has increased as well.

From Version 2.9, EasyAccess 2.0 will provide a multi-user connection feature that will permit up to 3 users to connect to an HMI at the same time. This new feature…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges and turned remote working into daily normality for many. As we face these changes, Weintek’s EasyAccess 2.0 remote solution is enabling users to overcome some of the challenges associated with remote working.

To address these demands, Weintek is introducing EasyAccess 2.0 and VNC support to all their current HMI series. Additionally, for selected non-Ethernet HMI models, 4G dongle support will also be provided so that they can connect to the Internet…

EtherNet/IP is a leading industrial protocol supported by many PLCs and controllers, with this in mind, Weintek has added EtherNet/IP protocol support to their remote I/O coupler module, iR-ETN, allowing iR Series remote I/O to support EtherNet/IP.

EtherNet/IP Communication Modes
EtherNet/IP provides two communication modes to address different demands.