Date: 02/10/2009

GE Fanuc's Proficy iFIX Embedded enables HMI/SCADA solutions for Embedded devices

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of its new Proficy iFIX Embedded software that extends the Proficy iFIX 5.0solution to include machine panels, embedded controllers and specialty devices. The iFIX Embedded enables to develop only one application and then deploy it on an embedded device or a PC device.

The iFIX Embedded is ideal for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) because it provides a scalable and capable platform for applications of all sizes, and enabling quick time to solution and increased HMI/SCADA functionality.

"The market is calling for increased standardization from the plant floor level to the enterprise," said Claire Cerrato, General Manager of GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms' Automation Software group, "and with Proficy iFIX Embedded, customers now have the ability to run iFIX on panels at their machines and standardize across the board."

Proficy iFIX Embedded delivers a feature set and stays to GE Fanuc's open and layered philosophy by also including IGS 7.5, a full-featured OPC server with over 75 protocols to facilitate PLC/device connectivity. This along with the features of Windows XP Embedded differentiates the solution from Windows CE and traditional XP/Vista based solutions on the plant floor. Integration with other systems is also delivered with iFIX Embedded, enabling users to connect to other peer level systems, line level SCADA, relational databases, MES and or ERP systems.

Additionally network-enabled iFIX Embedded installations can take advantage of patented iFIX technology, which enables online customization. This maximizes development efficiency, which doesn't require processes to be stopped or recompiled in order to make changes to the database, pictures, or other parts of the HMI application.

Additionally changes can be initiated without having to shut down and restart the system.

"iFIX Embedded delivers the core iFIX functionality and enables powerful control, visualization and connectivity," continued Cerrato. "It enables easy integration with third party software as well as the other programs in the Proficy software suite enabling customers to standardize on software, but choose from a wide variety of Windows XP Embedded devices to suit their needs."

For more details visit www.gefanuc.com