Unitronics has announced the launch of its new generation of control products – the UniStream platform. This new line is a result of over 20 years of PLC development experience combined with the strongest trends in automation. UniStream is at the top of its class with a combination of powerful dual CPUs (faster scan time, up to 2048 I/Os over 2 MB of operand memory), a variety of high-quality HMI touch panels, and effortless local and remote I/O installation. This all-in-one modular system now gives any OEM or systems integrator a competitive edge in their efforts to cut costs, save space and lower the programming time.
Simple or complex, UniStream can be tailored to virtually any application. Users simply select their preferred HMI, snap on a CPU, and then snap on preferred I/Os to create an all-in-one controller. This enables users to select devices in the exact configuration that suits their application requirements.
UniLogic studio software, the intuitive new programming environment for hardware configuration, control and HMI, cuts programming time by anticipating the programmer’s intentions and enabling the re-use of written code. UniLogic allows the programmer to build a library of user defined function blocks and HMI screens that can be imported into any new project and even shared with others. The software wizards save significant time on definitions of I/O points, PIDs etc. The drag and drop, automatic line creation and re-use options of existing code make programming quick and easy. UniLogic’s extensive graphic library and HMI widgets enable the programmer to build HMI screens that appear as if they were designed by a graphic artist.
Not only does UniStream excel in cutting overall system costs and programming time, it also simplifies data communication to a configuration task that requires no programming. It supports RS-485, CANopen, UniCAN and both serial and Ethernet Modbus. The platform can also adapt to third-party protocols; USB hosts and serial ports support external devices such as modems, printers, barcode readers and more.
Unitronics has also now introduced UniApps, an expanding library of value added PLC embedded apps that give users the ability to reach data, edit it, monitor, troubleshoot, debug the system and more. Lastly, as is required in today’s world, the UniStream platform can be accessed remotely, through PCs, tablets and smartphones via VNC. And as always, technical support and software for UniStream are free, which also includes utilities and updates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-NJlkrWhKY
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