Networking Module (NET)
Interact also offers you a variety of connectivity options to programmable controllers and intelligent control equipment. Communication Device Drivers for 50+ serial and Remote I/O PLC connections are part of the standard product.
Panel ToolKit Module (PTM)
The Panel ToolKit provides a library of over 35 preconfigured 3D panel tools that can be used to construct the touchscreen equivalent of traditional control panels. These "ready-to-use" tools save on development engineering cost and are modeled after hardwired devices, giving operators the consistent look and feel of devices found on the plant floor. Tools include lighted pushbuttons, numeric displays, panel meters, XY plots, and action tools such as Go To / Load Panel.
Graphics Monitoring Module (GMM)
The Graphics Monitoring Module lets users add graphics displays to the application to make the operator interface as intuitive as possible for operators, thereby decreasing training and support requirements. This module includes 256 color support and free-form graphics, giving designers the flexibility to import a picture of a machine and animate images on the machine to create an application that operators will find easy to use. A CAD-like, object-oriented graphics development environment simplifies the creation of graphical displays.
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Alarm Management Module (AMM)
The Alarm Management Module is a feature rich alarm package that monitors alarm conditions, and allows users to acknowledge and clear alarms from any screen. Operator comments and alarms can be logged along with application parameters. Other features include five levels of alarm priority, user levels that can be assigned to all alarm functions, and color-coded alarm priorities.
Machine Configuration Module (MCM)
Machine Configuration Module (MCM) is a valuable Interact option designed to address specific requirements of machine builders and users. With the power of MCM, you have the ability to design, manage and perform efficient manufacturing changeovers. This tool also makes it possible to rapidly develop modular configurations and machine setup functions, allowing you to easily customize products and options to meet your customer's unique requirements.
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Recipe Module (RCM)
The Recipe Module (RCM) is designed for batch processing applications. This module creates a library of recipes containing process values, allowing operators to upload, download, modify and store recipes on-line. Other features include a wide range of recipe controls and an automatic recipe activity log.
Data Transfer Module (DTM)
The Data Transfer Module (DTM) provides a high speed gateway to share information between different types of control equipment by exchanging data among multiple drivers. This module allows you to replace expensive networking software and hardware with inexpensive software connections.
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Historical Trending Module (HTM)
The Historical Trending Module (HTM) gathers selected data from the machine or process, and allows you to view this data on-line in graphical or spreadsheet format. These data files can also be logged to disk so that they can be analyzed off-line using popular PC packages. Data can be logged on time interval, event or operator input. Advanced features such as data and time search allow for enhanced on-line analysis of logged data.
Report Module (RPM)
The Report Module (RPM) creates free-form reports for any Interact application. These real-time data reports can be previewed on the display screen while in online operation; completed reports can be downloaded to a network or disk for review at a later date. Reports can also be printed in hard copy or ASCII file format.
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User Program Module (UPM)
You can add your own software or application-specific features or communication drivers to Interact's architecture through the use of the Software Developers Kit. The UPM is designed to a user-written terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) program to share data with Interact; the SDK shows users how to write a TSR program that functions as an Interact module or communication driver.
Networking Module (NET)
This Interact Module enables the transfer of multiple applications throughout the manufacturing facility - or in remote locations using of-the-shelf LAN/WAN operating systems. It has a "network aware" architecture that simplifies centralization of applications and/or program files on a network server.
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