Sunnyvale– The ability to communicate over an Ethernet network is not an option for most industrial systems, it’s a must. With that in mind, IDEC Corporation is now offering a new communication module to its MicroSmart family, a Web Server Module. No longer will users be forced to walk across a factory floor to check on a system’s status. IDEC Web Server Modules offer remote “access from anywhere” that makes it possible to check status from either the office or the floor in real-time.
The IDEC Web Server Module is unique because it bundles multiple features into one easy-to configure module, and can be used with several IDEC PLCs including the FC4A MicroSmart, OpenNet Controllers and the Micro3C. The main features of the IDEC Web Server Module include:
· Remote Maintenance, which allows you to use IDEC software (WindLDR or WindSRV) to remotely monitor, download and upload any ladder program.
· Web Monitoring that lets you use Internet Explorer™ or Netscape Navigator™ to monitor or update your PLC with a custom, built-in, monitor dialog box.
· Alarm Messaging, which enables you to send up to 32 customized messages from the Web Server Module to an email address or cell phone. You can be notified immediately of any error or processing condition that arises.
· Data Exchange that enables communication between several IDEC MicroSmart PLCs over an Ethernet network.
· O/I Connectivity, which means IDEC touchscreens and IDEC MicroSmart PLCs can communicate even when located in completely separate areas.
· Password Protection that secures your system by allowing you to password protect any unauthorized access.
To configure the Web Server Module, IDEC has upgraded to WindLDR 4.7. Standard
features of this software include intuitive and easy-to-use ladder programming; support for all IDEC PLCs; availability in five different languages (English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Chinese); one-step configuring and communication; and FREE upgrades.
If you want an easy-to-use Ethernet solution, packed with features and offered at a great price, the clear choice is an IDEC Web Server Module!
IDEC, Moving into the Future of Automation and beyond …
About IDEC: IDEC Corporation designs and manufactures control automation products sold to original equipment manufacturers. With products that direct processes and systems, IDEC components are used in a wide variety of applications. Part of a global network, IDEC is known worldwide for its quality and reliability in the pushbutton industry for over half a century. With a strong presence in Asia, North America, Central and South America, Australia and Europe, IDEC products are found all over the world.
