operator interface software
operator interface software
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I am looking to replace my curent 10 year old operator interface to a new one. I have a choice, Iconics, Wonderware or RSview. I run all AB plc 5 and slc 500 PLCs with about 800 tags. Can anybody with experence provide me with pros and cons about these systems?





RE: operator interface software
RE: operator interface software
I even explained it to a rockwell rep and he saw what was happening and said yes this is a bug.
I think the RSenterprise (suedorslinx) was the worst thing they did. Then you also have the security features that drill down into the windows security, talk about a nightmare. Sometimes I think you have to be IT pro to get this configured.
I do not recommend the rsview software, not ready for prime time. I do not know if it was the fact using serial interface or if ethernet is a better way to go. Anyway, everyone I have asked has had a difficult experience with rsview versus the panelbuilder32 software. Its amazing how rockwell can screw up a good product.
Now wonderware I thought was just as complicated, I guess its a pick your poison type of thing.
Not sure about the iconic software.
I have used proface panel displays, these are easy to use.
I have used CTC panel displays, I thougth these were very hard to use.
RE: operator interface software
also, i installed rsview on my computer and had to get it reformatted. it locked up my windows navigation, and i couldnt copy, paste, or move in windows. luckily, i had just started and had minimal info on my pc.
RE: operator interface software
As jmounce mentioned above, there are different versions of RSView and RSLinx. I have used RSView32 and RSViewME.
RSView32 uses the regular version of RSLinx, while RSViewME (Machine Edition) uses the newer RSLinx Enterprise.
PanelView Plus applications require RSViewME and RSLinx Enterprise.
An important thing to realize when working with PV+ applications, is that the communications setup is part of the application that is developed in RSViewME, and is downloaded with the application. I suspect that may be jmounce's problem.