Posted to News on 17th Feb 2015, 10:02
HMI + PLC software now supports streaming video, SNMP and more
Unitronics has released UniLogic version 1.12.20, a new version of its software for programming the award-winning all-in-one UniStream HMI + PLC controllers; the latest release benefits from features and enhancements that extend the application reach for UniStream considerably.
Machine builders and system integrators can now display streaming video via an Ethernet networked camera using RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), enabling users to easily integrate a network camera and display its video stream output on the elegant UniStream HMI panel.
Another addition to UniLogic, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), enhances UniStream's broad communication capabilities. UniStream can function as an SNMP Agent and communicate with an SNMP server. Moreover, the Ladder Toolbox function SNMP Trap Send enables UniStream to send SNMP Trap messages to an SNMP server. UniStream supports SNMP Versions 1, 2, and 3.
An enhancement of the HMI action elements enables programmers to raise popup message boxes when these elements are touched; the message can ask the user a question, give instructions and warnings, and drive actions via buttons.
This version of UniLogic also supports new hardware: a new Uni-I/O analogue module comprising eight 13-bit analogue input channels, with input ranges of 0-10V, 0-20mA and 4-20mA, and also the new Cinterion EHS6T 3G modem.
A novel feature launched with this version, Hardware Configuration profiles, can save considerable programming. These profiles enable a controller to run an application if it has a physical I/O configuration that is different from the full I/O Configuration in the project. The application will run according to the selected profile without errors - even if the application uses data tags for I/O that belong to the full I/O configuration, but that are not part of the selected profile. This feature can save time for programmers who may need to run the same application in systems containing different I/O and COM module configuration.
UniLogic 1.12.20 contains numerous additional features and enhancements. It is available for free download at www.unitronics.com/support/downloads.
