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  2. Cara Bereck Levy
    Joe Tauser - if you've spent 5 minutes on this forum,  you know Joe as a forum moderator, expert in all things Unitronics. If you have ever asked for help, you have probably benefited from his broad knowledge of control engineering.
    Joe offered some good, cautionary advice for those implementing IoT in their applications that appears in the May edition of Control Engineering, European edition,  in  an article on machine control technology developments, spotlight on IIOT, 
    Click here to see the May issue, the article is on page 33 - I've captured that page below:
     

     
    Legacy Applications Wanted!!!!
    **Call for 'Legacy' PLC application stories!**
    Our first generation PLC's are controlling applications decades (!) after their release.
    Do you use Unitronics' first generation PLCs?
    Let us know!
     
     
  3. Cara Bereck Levy
    It's smooth. It's simple. Our R&D department has created a complete Motion Solution that includes all the hardware you need - AC Drives, Motors, Cables both standard and robotic – all seamlessly supported by Unitronics’ PLCs, HMIs, & VFDs. You can enjoy the simplicity of obtaining all components from a single supplier, plus our efficient Ready-Made Motion code - read on to learn more!
    New Motion Solution: Servo Made Simple - Easy to Set Up, Painless to Program
    Unitronics new line of AC Servo drives and motors changes the traditional and complicated approach to Motion Control.
    Unitronics launches a complete line of AC Servo drives and motors – along with a surprisingly simple approach that enables users to implement Motion Control easily. Ready-Made Motion code, Embedded Diagnostic tools, Automatic communication setup, are just some of the easy-to-use features embedded in this new line.
    The offering includes 1 and 3-phase drives and motors, operating at a wide power range of 50W to 5,000W (0.06-6.7 HP) to suit any machine size, with robust, high-resolution built-in serial encoders (absolute: 23-bit, incremental: 20-bit), IP65.
    Simplicity translates into solid profit
    Unitronics, recognized for industry leadership by the prestigious Frost and Sullivan Best Practices Award, applies an innovative approach that brings time-saving benefits to motion control:
    ·      No coding needed: Ready-Made Motion code, provided with every purchase, enables Unitronics’ customers to test their completed system; this code can be opened and adapted to other applications via PLCopen standard functions
    ·      One software for all project needs: set up and program PLC, HMI, Servo, VFD, and I/O—no need to struggle with multiple software tools to build an application with up to 8 axes
    ·      Automatic communication setup: absolutely seamless
    ·      Minimal room for error: UniLogic software automatically analyzes mechanical properties and recommends safe values for the user application
    ·      Diagnostics: UniLogic includes a built-in powerful, high-speed scope to view servo run-time performance
    ·      Tune the system: using only one single parameter
    ·      Embedded Diagnostic tools: no PC needed. Use Via an HMI panel – or a virtual HMI screen on their mobile device – users can:
    -      Set motion parameters
    -      Monitor Axis behavior and I/Os
    -      Execute movements, such as Point-to-Point, Jog, and Homing
    One Integrated Solution for Control & Automation
    The company’s Motion Control solution includes all the elements required for precise motion control: award-winning PLCs, HMIs panel, VFDs, I/Os, along with broad communication support, including Industry 4.0, and now Servo drives and motors.
    All products are programmed in the same, easy to use software studio, giving users a complete solution for control and automation from one supplier.
  4. Cara Bereck Levy
    We want to thank the community members who voted in Control Engineering's 2022 Engineer's Choice Awards!
    The Grand Award is bestowed upon the product that receives the most overall votes. This year’s Grand Award recipient is our very own UniStream 'Cloud' controllers, voted the top award over 72 finalists.
    Click here to read the article in Control Engineering: Spotlight on Innovation: 2022 Engineers’ Choice Awards.
    Click here to read more about UniStream 'Cloud Inside' Controllers--and get a link to our recent webinar on using this fine product to benefit your business!

  5. Cara Bereck Levy

    Remote Access--Success Stories!

    By Cara Bereck Levy,


    Remote Access Success Stories
    Read these success stories to see how members of our community take advantage of different aspects of Unitronics' powerful Remote Access capabilities!
    Grupo Electrotecnia Galiana: UniStream, HVAC application
    The challenge: create a high-performance test bench to test HVAC compressors over the word-wide range of voltages & frequencies, while enabling remote commissioning & operation via Web browser & VNC.
    Click here to read the complete story.
     
    Schepers-Techniek: UniStream, swimming pool application
    Schepers Techniek BV is a system integrator offering custom control panels and automation solutions. For one customer, Schepers needed to replace the automation system on a local swimming pool. The customers wanted to the new system to offer basic control that could also monitor energy consumption; in order to keep the control platform easy to use they wanted to avoid using a SCADA or PC based solution. Other concerns included keeping the total cost low, reducing the system downtime during the replacement process, and ensuring the system had the flexibility to expand if necessary. Schepers Techniek selected the UniStream all-in-one control platform from Unitronics. They chose the 15.6-inch color touchscreen HMI panel, as a large easy to use display was important to their customer. The CPU and I/O modules snap to the back of the panel, creating an all-in one PLC+HMI. UniStream also has several powerful features that enable the customer to remotely monitor the system and react quickly if problems arose. One of these is UniStream’s alarm management system; if an alarm is triggered an email notification is sent to the operators so that they can address the problem as fast as possible. They can also view the alarm history via the HMI. The application can also be monitored remotely via either a webserver or using a VNC connection on any mobile device.
    Click here to read the complete story.
    EPS: Vision1040 PLC: Boiler application
    EPS can remotely access any of the Vision1040 PLC installed on one of their boilers using Unitronics complimentary software utilities. Justin Butler, Senior Electrical Engineer, explains the advantages, saying “With Remote Operator, we can see exactly what the operator sees from our office at the other end of the country via a VPN at absolutely no cost either financially or in development time. This is a huge advantage if the client requires assistance to solve a problem.” The Unitronics Vision1040’s powerful communication options also allow for necessary safety features. The boiler control system includes an Enfora GSM modem, enabling SMS messaging. If a fault condition triggers an alarm, the PLC sends an SMS message to a list of operators in sequence to inform them of the condition. The operator receives an actual description of the fault, rather than just a generic “boiler fault” message, allowing the operator to assess how urgent the response needs to be. If an operator responds to the SMS alert, it prevents the message being sent to the remaining operators on the list, avoiding duplicated efforts to fix the problem. The fault messages also appear on the HMI panel; this HMI alarm message and the SMS alert are the same and are pulled from the same string library, meaning that EPS didn’t need to code two different messages.
    Click here to read the complete story.
    NPP Tehnoavtomat: V350: power station project
    How can you keep power stations running in the Russian wilderness? PLC control with reliable remote monitoring. NPP Tehnoavtomat installs power stations in Russia’s many remote regions; they need excellent remote access and monitoring and responsive alarms as well as impeccable control. They implemented a Vision350 PLC+HMI from Unitronics to control and monitor on such remote electric power station. This PLC ensured the station could run smoothly and autonomously without issue.
    Click here to read the complete story.
    Tills Innovations: UniStream 10.4 PLC + HMI: complex water feature control
    Tills Innovations specializes in the design and installation of beautiful custom water features. For a recent large-scale project, Tills selected a UniStream 10.4 PLC + HMI. The powerful, multifunction controller automates multiple pumps, valves and lighting for the feature, while enabling remote monitoring and control via an easy to use interface….
    One of the important software features for this project is the built-in Alarm management system; the university monitors the system remotely on a daily basis to check for any problems. The UniStream PLC triggers alarms that are easy to understand and to resolve.
    Click here to read the complete story.
     AquaRD z.o.o.: Vision130: wastewater application
    Here, the Vision130 PLC also collects data from one of AquaRD’s GSM/GPRS modules, the CellBox-UxR. This allows the system to respond to events as they happen and display the changes in real time. If an alarm is triggered, the information is immediately sent a SCADA server where it is processed and presented in a variety of charts, graphs and reports. Some alarms will also send notifications via SMS messaging to ensure a speedy response. The Vision130’s advanced communication options make it easy for AquaRD to monitor the compressor station remotely and respond quickly if any problems arise.
    Click here to read the complete story.
     University of Johannesburg’s School of Engineering: Vision1210 + Jazz: drinking water project
     The team from the University of Johannesburg’s School of Engineering worked on a service project to bring clean drinking to a remote village.  They believed that by implementing automation and remote monitoring technology they could prevent a “give and forget” effect, where service projects fall into disrepair after a few years.  Using two Unitronics programmable controllers (PLC+HMI units), they were able to control a solar powered water pump, record data on the pumps performance and report the status of the pump via cellular communications.   These versatile PLCs made it easy for the team at University of Johannesburg to ensure that the water pump continued operating at optimal levels long after the initial installation.
    To make sense of all the information collected by the Jazz PLC, the PLC, configured as a Modbus slave, transmits the data using a radio modem to a radio to cellular interface station. Once the data is converted to a signal on the cellular network, it is transmitted to a second PLC, configured as a Modbus master, via a GSM modem. This PLC, a Unitronics Vision1210, is installed at the University of Johannesburg, where it displays the status of the pump, power supply and tank.
    Click here to read the complete story.
     

     
  6. Cara Bereck Levy
    Can't reach your site? No worries.
    Unitronics' secure Remote Access enables Complete Control—Anytime, from Anywhere
    Remote Access was 'nice-to-have'. Now, it is Must-Have—the pandemic made this clear.
    All Unitronics controllers, VFDs, and Servos enable secure, stable Remote Access—you are never off-site!

    Join us on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at 10:00 ET | 15:00 GMT(+0), to learn the best ways to use Remote Access to secure your applications. You will learn how to connect to your controller to upload and download programs, configure and commission your hardware—how to perform just about any task that does not require you to hold a screwdriver—via serial, ethernet, cellular, or CANbus connection. 
    With Unitronics Remote Access, you always have secure access to your applications, no matter what is happening in the outside world. 
     Register Here for the Webinar 
    Can't make it?  
    Don't worry. We will send a recording to all registrants. 
    Click here to see our upcoming webinars and save your seat! 
  7. Cara Bereck Levy
    We are pleased to present the Unitronics 2017 Roundup!
     Read on to learn about some of our proudest achievements in 2017.
    Awards
    2017 was a year in which our tradition of excellence in innovation was recognized by:
    -         Frost & Sullivan, a major market research and analysis firm. Frost & Sullivan conducted an in-depth review of Unitronics products, specifically our 3 major product series--Samba, Vision, and UniStream--in relation to the dynamic, competitive market that challenges PLC manufacturers. Unitronics was awarded their Best Practices Awards for product innovations.
    -         Control Engineering, honoring our Samba 7" with an Control Engineers’ Choice Award in the category of Hardware – integrated HMI controllers. This was the 6th—yes SIXTH—year in a row that Unitronics' programmable controllers have received this prestigious industry award.
    Product Releases
    We welcomed two major additions to our UniStream line of PLC + HMI programmable controllers:
    -         UniStream 5" – PLC + HMI + I/O built into one unit
    Compact, contemporary, and connected, these bring you bring you all of the power and functionality of UniStream, the same elegant, color-touch HMI panel, and a range of built-in I/O configurations. It is available in two versions: UniStream 5" (B5) and UniStream 5" Pro (B10). Both series support important fieldbus protocols such as MODBUS, Ethernet/IP and CANopen, as well as SNMP, VNC, FTP, SMS, email, and communications via GSM/GPRS modem. 

    The Pro version also offers a built-in Webserver, audio jack, video support–and SQL, a plus for OEMs facing Industry 4.0.
    -         Multi-touch HMI panel
    UniStream USP-104-M10 offered our first integrated Multi-Touch panel, enabling gestures such as swipe, double-tap, press & tap, and more, including Two-Hand operation – a recognized safety measure.
    -         UniLogic
    The award-winning programming environment for UniStream received an all-new Hardware Configuration upgrade, and a number of added features, including CANopen EDS Import, View, Edit, and new EDS Ladder Functions, powerful MODBUS features: Aperiodic via Ladder, Add Aperiodic/ Periodic Operations per slave, singly or in batches. We also included support for MYSQL.
    Trade Shows
    This year, our team participated in major trade shows:
    •          PPMA Processing & Packaging Machinery Association, in the UK
    •          SPS IPC Drives in Germany and in Italy
    •          ATX – the Automation Technology Expo, held in both New York and Toronto
    •          OTC2017, the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas
    Contribute to our Roadmap for 2018!
    Many of our finest products and feature addition have been jumpstarted by a suggestion from you, a member of the automation sector.
    Don't be shy—write to us with your suggestions and ideas!
     Follow us on Social Media
    Click on the icons below to keep updated with the latest and greatest from the Unitronics team!
                    
     
    Thanks for reading—may you have a marvelous 2018, and may all your applications run bug-free!

     
  8. Cara Bereck Levy
    Unitronics Upcoming Webinars  | Spring 2022
    Knowledge is Power - Enhance your Automation Skills!
     We invite you to join one or more of our live, free webinars to deepen your knowledge of Unitronics products, programs, and services.
    Register for one or more of our upcoming webinars today!
     
    Webinars  | Spring 2022
    Subject: VFD | The Simplest Way to Control via Communication
    Date: March 23rd at 11:00 EDT | 15:00 GMT
    Click Here to Register >>
     
    Subject: UniCloud: The Business Benefits
    Date: April 6th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: Getting Started with UniCloud: The Basics with UniStream Controllers
    Date: April 13th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: Getting Started with UniCloud: The Basics with Vison & Samba Controllers
    Date: April 14th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: Servo made simple: Motion control with Unitronics
    Date: April 26th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: The power of HMI
    Date: May 4th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: UniCloud | New Features, Functions and Capabilities
    Date: May 18th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: Total Solution – One integrated Solution
    Date: June 1st at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: UniLogic Introduction
    Date: June 15th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
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    Subject: Unitronics Eco-System: from OT to IT & Cloud (Communications)
    Date: June 29th at 10:00 EDT | 14:00 GMT
    Click Here to Register >>
     
  9. Cara Bereck Levy
    Well, people, if your projects are currently on hold--make good use of your time!
    We are preparing webinars for all levels: whether you are a newbie to Unitronics or a power-user, we will have a webinar for you.
    Here are some upcoming titles and times=======================================
     
      Kicking Off The Locked-In Learning Series!
    UniStream® and Vision™  Hardware & Software Introduction
     
    We've got the whole month of April packed with webinars
    >> Scroll to the bottom to see the full schedule <<
      UniStream® Hardware & Software Introduction
     
     
    1:00 pm ET
    10:00 am PT
     

      Vision™ Hardware & Software Introduction
     
     
    1:00 pm ET
    10:00 am PT
     

     
       
      UniStream® and Vision™
    Hardware & Software Introduction
       Solution
    Total Control
     
    PLC • HMI • I/O • VFD • SERVO • 
    • ALL-IN-ONE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE •
     
    UniLogic® Studio for UniStream® and  VisiLogic™ Studio for Vision™ & Samba™  All-in-One software
     
     Hardware and communication configuration
      Ladder and HMI applications.
      Remotely Access your PLC
     
     
    Slash your Development Time by 50%
      Full Schedule
    Topic
    UniLogic
    VisiLogic
    Hardware  & Software Introduction:
    Tuesday 4/7
    Thursday 4/9
    Ladder, HMI, Memory:
    Tuesday 4/14
    Thursday 4/16
    Data Logging:
    Tuesday 4/21
    Thursday 4/23
    Communications:
    Tuesday 4/28
    Thursday 4/30
     
  10. Cara Bereck Levy
    People--If you are involved, or want to get involved with one of these projects--let us help!!!
    (BTW, I spent some time lurking on on of the SLACK forums devoted to this subject--and let me tell you: "Geeks will save us all". Just amazing, the level of collaboration and thinking-out-of-the-box, AMAZING )
    On to our official invitation:====================================================================
    Partnering to Combat the Global Medical Ventilator Shortage   One Integrated Solution for Precise Medical Ventilator Control & Automation   Rapidly achieve CONTROL of any Ventilator requirement with Unitronics   Global Challenge: Rapid Ventilator Production Ventilators save lives—and there is a world-wide shortage. The global pandemic crisis is creating a vast surge of severely ill patients whose only hope for survival is mechanical ventilation. Medical procurement agents are in fierce competition to purchase ventilators, factories are retooling to produce them, and grassroots engineering initiatives are in full swing. Never before has the global village been so united against a common threat.   Unitronics Meets the Challenge: Easy Automated Ventilator Control The requirements of ventilator control are complex. Note that any ventilation mode, invasive or non-invasive, can be easily automated with Unitronics PLCs in order to comply with changes in recommended treatment.         Operate Panel while Gloved
    Clear Status View
    Proven High Performance
    Color TOUCH Displays
    24/7 Technical Support
    Flexible & Customizable
    Immediate Product Supply
    Alarms: Audible & Visual
    Easy Integration with Any CPR System
    Compact & Low Weight
    Notifications sent to Mobile
    Easy to Use
     
    Unitronics is committed to the global effort to develop and produce ventilators for the health crisis. Our team of professional Support Engineers is standing by, ready to help you evaluate, plan, and progress with your medical ventilator project or production.
                 
  11. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hi people!
    We listen to you. The requests and discussions in this community helps to guide our R&D,  and helps us to develop the  hardware and software you need.
    Please click here to take our short  survey. It is anonymous, and takes about 2 minutes to complete.
    Your answers will have an impact--will help us to direct our development to the best solutions for our community.
    Thanks--may all your apps be bugless 😄
  12. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hi people!
    I wanted to remind you that there is still time to register for our upcoming webinars--and if you missed them, have no fear, we post them all! 
    To register, or to check out a recording, go here: 
    https://unitronicsplc.lpages.co/locked-in-learning-webinar-series/#schedule
    Past Webinars are marked with Recording, Upcoming Webinars are marked with Register.

  14. Cara Bereck Levy
    VFD, inverter, AC drive - engineers call these adjustable speed drives by different names, but all use them to control motor speed  and torque.
    Now, you can obtain your VFDs from the same supplier as your PLC + HMI controllers. Unitronics VFDs can be used as a stand-alone product, or as part of a complete All-in-One package with our PLC+HMI controllers: UniStream®, Vision™ and Samba™.
    This simplifies workflow by enabling you to:
    Obtain your VFDs, PLC + HMI controllers and related components, as well as technical support, from a single supplier. Operate your VFD directly from the controller’s HMI panel Use the same programming software as the PLC control and HMI application, to: Set-up and configure multiple VFDs in a snap Monitor and debug your VFD  Remotely Access your VFD For more information, check out the VFD page in our website:
    https://unitronicsplc.com/vfd-variable-frequency-drive/

  15. Cara Bereck Levy
    EtherCAT! If you use UniStream PLCs models USC-B5 or USC-B10,
    you can now easily integrate EtherCAT into your applications,
    via our new EtherCAT master communication module.

    This new module, UAC-01EC2, brings you the following benefits:
    Simple, flexible, transparent system setup. Easy wiring – reduce costs, minimize complexity. 3rd-party devices easily integrated - just import the ESI. Motion: via Unitronics UMD-xxxx-E3 servo drives, you can support up to 8 axes. UniStream Remote I/O supports up to up to 8 Remote IO EtherCAT Adapters, URB-EC1; each adapter supports up to 16 standard UniStream Remote I/O modules. Include a total of up to 32 EtherCAT nodes--all components are supported by  the EtherCAT Fieldbus. Seamless integration with UniLogic – 2 clicks & you're ready to roll with EtherCAT!
    A few words about Motion
    Do you have an existing Motion application?
    Adapt your CANopen Servo projects to EtherCAT—a few quick clicks in Hardware Configuration enable you to enjoy the same great features:
    Totally transparent, automatic setup and management Download Ready-Made Motion code and get moving immediately – No programming needed! Diagnostics: view servo run-time performance via UniLogic’s built-in powerful, high-speed scope Tune your system: using only one single parameter  
  16. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hi people!
    Unitronics Spring 2020 release introduces a powerful feature—UniStream controllers can now function as BACnet IP Servers. Particularly valuable for Unitronics users who are active in Building Automation and Environmental Control, UniStream BACnet Server supports a broad range of Services, Objects, and Tasks—we invite you to activate the trial license to check it out!
    This new release increases your project reach with:
    New Ethernet-based URB Components:
    - I/O Modules: Loadcell/Strain-gauge, PWM, and Pulse I/O modules
    - I/O Adapter: URB-TCP2, a compact, competitively-priced adapter that supports up to 6 URB I/O modules
    UniLogic’s New High-priority Ladder Task:
    Runs independently of your Ladder program according to a specific time interval, for example 1ms. Use our new Immediate Ladder functions to implement ‘Interrupt’ functionality
    New 4G /LTE & WiFi Cellular:
    Unitronics Routers support embedded SMS functionality
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    ⚠️ A word regarding security: Unitronics tracks the dynamic challenges that cybersecurity presents to industrial automation. To enable you to better protect your application and prevent unauthorized PLC access, we have embedded user authentication measures into both UniLogic software and UniStream firmware. UniLogic now requires users to enter a PLC password before executing commands and tasks that require UniLogic to UniStream communication.
    We highly recommend you take this opportunity to benefit from the increased security offered in this version release. To do so, you must update your UniLogic software, upgrade UniStream firmware, and download an application created/updated in this current version.
    Click here to see the full list of version changes
    Click here to download the latest version of UniLogic
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    ⚠️  The current version is UniLogic 1.29.103, OS 1.29.128. A previous version, UniLogic 1.29.103, OS 1.29.128  failed to update successfully in  UniStream Modular controllers: USP-070-B10/B08, USP-104-B10/ M10, and USP-156-B10. 
    If you downloaded 1.29.103, please replace it with the current version.
  17. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hey people! Move into the Holiday Season - attend our Motion webinar 
    ★Learn about Servo made Simple: the Unitronics Motion Solution that does the work for you★ 
    ★No motion programming knowledge needed!★
    ★It's FREE! ★
    You've got a choice of dates - click to sign up for the one that suits you best!
    December 18, 2019 11:00AM EST >> http://bit.ly/2D5IGnh December 19, 2019 1:00PM EST >> http://bit.ly/332vxpC  

     
     
  18. Cara Bereck Levy
    Did you know that Unitronics Remote Operator, the mobile app for the Vision™ and Samba™ series, is available--at no cost--from Apple’s App and Google Play stores?
    Remote Operator application enables you to remotely access your Unitronics controllers using your smartphone and tablet. Via the app, you can view and operate the controller’s HMI —as if you are physically touching the controller. Using Remote Operator you monitor automation processes, press keys and touch HMI objects, change parameter values, view Alarms and process value Trends. You can define and access multiple controllers from a single mobile device.
     
    We invite you to download the app, give a whirl--here's a link to our handy Quickstart guide to help you hit the ground running:
     
    http://www.unitronics.com/Unitronics_Apps/Unitronics_Remote_Operator_AppQuickStart.pdf
  19. Cara Bereck Levy
    Our UniStream PLC -  a powerful multi-function PLC controller with advanced communication support, built-in I/O configurations, and Virtual HMI – is a finalist for the 2020 Engineer's Choice Awards from the publishers of Control Engineering Magazine.
    Click here to VOTE FOR US!
    Once you create an account, you will find the UniStream PLC under the category of Machine and embedded control – PLCs. 

    Here are some of the details of our finalist:
    UniStream PLC - Robust PLC Controller with a New Concept: Virtual HMI
    Powerful multi-function PLC controller that provides users with advanced communication support, variety of built-in I/O configurations, and Virtual HMI.
    Virtual HMI means that the PLC stores and runs the program logic as well as the HMI user application within the PLC itself, you can then view and operate your machine, or access your process via any mobile phone, PC, or remote display device.
    You design both applications in UniLogic.
    The UniStream PLC offers the same powerful features as other UniStream controllers, including communications such as Ethernet/IP,  MQTT,  SNMP,  SQL,  Web Server,  FTP,  SNMP,  and more.
    Availability in three versions: Classic,  Standard,  and Pro
     
    Here is the product page: https://unitronicsplc.com/unistream-series-plc/#1449515769763-3521ed84-35551451602511853
     
     
       
  20. Cara Bereck Levy
    One Integrated Solution in Action: New Application Success Stories!

    Motion, Pump Control, Packaging, Breweries! 
    We love seeing the innovative ways that members of the Unitronics community succeed - and we think that you will too!
    And now:  Drum roll!
    Presenting great, new Application Success Stories showcasing Unitronics One Integrated Solution for PLC, HMI, VFD and Servo!
     
    Motion Control: Unitronics PLCs & Servos Precisely Position Punch Press
     Shriram Automation in Thane, India, created a motion control system for a fast, highly accurate variable hole-punch machine using a UniStream® 7” All-in-One PLC + HMI  paired with two Unitronics AC Servo Drives; the machine can be remotely controlled via any mobile device.
    “Unitronics controllers are the ‘KING’ of all PLCs”.
     

     
    Water Features: Pump Control with the UniStream 10.4 PLC + HMI
     Tills Innovations specializes in the design and installation of beautiful custom water features. For a recent large-scale project, Tills selected a UniStream 10.4 PLC + HMI. The powerful, multifunction controller automates multiple pumps, valves and lighting for the feature, while enabling remote monitoring and control via an easy to use interface.
    “I have used PLCs for over 20 years, but since using Unitronics, with their large range of choices, I will not need to look for any other PLC manufacturer for any of our many and varied projects.”

     
     
    Control & Automation with Vision™ V700 for Packaging & Bagging Systems
     Packaging control system for animal feed products, both flours and pellets packed in 10 Kg, 25 Kg and 40 Kg using a net-band packing machine. IGCP Engineering, a leading system integration firm in Colombia, specializes in designing and building complete weighing and dosing systems using scale hoppers.
    “Unitronics’ control products enabled our end customer to achieve production goals; the high speed and resolution of the IO-LC1 ensure accuracy in weight measurement—and freely supplied VisiLogic software saved on costs.”

     
     
    A Complete Brewery Control System for a Sophisticated Beer Production Process
     SPIN FX in Zabrze, Poland, produces a complete Brewery control system using UniStream® All-in-One PLC + HMI 15.6” and UniStream 10.4” paired with Unitronics VFDs. SPIN FX, an industrial automation firm located in Zabrze, Poland, produces a system that controls all of the components of a Brewery operation including fermentation.
    “Friendly and intuitive software environment makes work with programming simple and comfortable. Thanks to using UniStream 15.6” and UniStream 10” HMI panels best quality of images is provided. Reading the state of processes is easy.”

     
     
    Unitronics PLCs & Servos: Servo Made Simple Precision Motion Control in Extruder Application
     Stratasys, trendsetters in the field of 3D printing, chose Servo made Simple: Unitronics’ UniStream® PLC teamed with Unitronics AC Servo Drives and Motors to automate a manual process— Cleaning Extruders.
    “I would like to again mention that this was the first time that I have ever written a control or motion control program - but UniLogic is a great programming platform. The environment for Servo operation and programming is intuitive and easy to use. We were concerned that this project would require a great deal of time – but Unitronics really has made Servo motion simple.”

     
     
     • PLC • HMI • I/O • VFD • SERVO •
    • ALL-IN-ONE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE •
    Remember – If you have an interesting application, send us the details - We are happy to help you to craft an interesting story!

     

  21. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hi people!
    Our newest product was developed in answer to customers who needed UniStream performance--but who do not require an integrated HMI panel.
    >drum roll<
    Meet the UniStream PLC  
    This unique PLC,  unlike other UniStream controllers, does not have an integrated HMI panel--however,  it supports HMI applications just like any other UniStream.
    The secret is Virtual HMI. This means that you can mount the controller on a DIN rail in a cabinet, and access it from:
    any mobile device that supports VNC the new UniStream Display (USL) any UniStream Modular HMI panel (USP) any UniStream Built-in (on the panels integral to the device) The UniStream PLC is a line of PLCs with built-in I/Os that may be mounted on a DIN-rail. Unlike other UniStream Controllers, does not include a built-in HMI screen.
    This PLC is appropriate for applications that need UniStream power and functionality, but that either do not require an HMI application, or that require a distributed HMI.
    All UniStream PLCs support Virtual HMI--they can display HMI screens which you design in UniLogic in exactly the same way as for any other UniStream controller. You can display the HMI screens on:
    UniStream Displays (USL), included in this release. UniStream Displays are a series of color touch-screens that support VNC.
    UniStream Modular HMI panels (USP)
    UniStream Built-in (on the panels integral to the device)
    Any device screen that supports VNC

    The series is available in three versions: Pro, Standard, and Basic.
    When you select your UniStream model in Hardware Configuration, only relevant options are available in UniLogic.
    Differences between B10, B5, and B3
    Feature
    B10 Pro
    B5 Standard
    B3 Basic
    I/O Expansion via Uni-I/O
    Yes
    No
    Remote I/O Expansion via Ethernet I/O Adapter (URB)
    Up to 8
    1
    VFD
    32
    2
    MicroSD
    Yes
    No*
    Add-on COM modules
    3
    2
    System Memory
    6GB
    3GB
    3GB
    MODBUS Slaves
    Unlimited
    Up to 8
    Ethernet/IP Scanners
    16
    1
    Ethernet/IP Adapters
    32
    8
    Web Server
    Yes
    No
    No
    SQL Client
    Yes
    No
    No
    MQTT
    Yes
    PID Loops
    64
    2
    Data Sampler/Trends
    Yes
    No
    CSV files: creating/ reading
    Yes
    No
    FTP, server/client
    Yes
    No
    Saving Data Tables to SD
    Yes
    No*
    Screenshots
    Yes
    No
    Sending email attachments
    Yes
    No
    USB device (programming port)
    Yes
    No**
    --------
    Check out the product page, view installation guides, here.
    ----------------------------------From our official press release:
    The UniStream PLC is based on proven, award-winning UniStream hardware and UniLogic software that enhances your ability to implement all of the control tasks required by your machine or process application.
    A multi-function controller that matches a vast range of application requirements, the UniStream PLC provides users with advanced communication support, including Industry 4.0, and introduces a unique concept in Virtual HMIs.
    Virtual HMI – A New Approach to Automation
    UniStream PLC combines two technologies in one product:
    Virtual HMI– As an Industry first, the PLC stores and runs the program logic as well as the HMI user application within the PLC itself. This brings you a unique advantage: you can view and operate your machine, or access your process via any mobile phone, PC, or remote display device. Controller Hardware – The powerful controller has built-in I/Os that can be expanded to more than 2,000 I/Os, including digital, analog, high-speed and temperature, as well as communication modules supporting Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, SQL, SNMP, and more.   Along with the UniStream PLC, Unitronics has also released a line of compatible displays, offering customers a full package for varied PLC and HMI requirements.
    Award-winning Programming Software
    UniStream PLC is backed by UniLogic® all-in-one programming software, which cuts programming time up to 50%, and includes Built-in Trends and Gauges, auto-tuned PID, data sampling, complex data tools, Recipes and more.
    UniLogic offers OEMs and System Integrators a faster and easier programming solution as all tasks can be programmed using the same software environment. Users can build the PLC application, design HMI screens, create web pages in multiple languages, and save it all in a library to reuse in other projects.
    The best of two worlds: Robust PLC Hardware with Virtual HMI
    With its robust hardware and extremely efficient time-saving programming software, the new controller benefits users in multiple ways, simplifying and speeding projects, while offering outstanding configuration versatility.
    “Unitronics is well-known for outstanding innovation, and with our new UniStream PLC, we’ve done it again,” says Boaz Karmy, VP Sales and Marketing, at Unitronics. “Richly featured and powerful, yet compactly designed, the UniStream PLC raises the bar by providing unique Virtual HMI features and versatile hardware configuration, using the same programming environment.” –

  22. Cara Bereck Levy
    One of our community members, @YINGD suggested that we open up a forum section dedicated to HMI Design, and our long-time MVP @Flex727seconded the suggestion --so we did!
    Here is the main section, with sections for UniLogic and VisiLogic:
    https://forum.unitronics.com/forum/90-everything-hmi/

    I hope that this will prove helpful to our community--thanks for the suggestion!
  23. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hey people! Move NOW - attend our Motion webinar 
    ★Learn about Servo made Simple: the Unitronics Motion Solution that does the work for you★ 
    ★No motion programming knowledge needed!★
    ★It's FREE! ★
    The webinar will be held on  November 23rd at 10:00 ET | 15:00 GMT  Click HERE to register!
    (Can't make it?  Don't worry. We will send a recording to all registrants. )

     
    It's smooth. It's simple. Our Motion Solution includes all the hardware you need - AC Drives, Motors, Cables both standard and robotic – all seamlessly supported by Unitronics’ PLCs, HMIs, & VFDs, and our software. You can enjoy the simplicity of obtaining all components from a single supplier, plus our efficient Ready-Made Motion code - read on to learn more!
    About Servo Made Simple - Easy to Set Up, Painless to Program
    Unitronics line of AC Servo drives and motors changes the traditional and complicated approach to Motion Control.
    Our complete line of AC Servo drives and motors includes a surprisingly simple approach that enables you to implement Motion Control easily, with Ready-Made Motion code, Embedded Diagnostic tools, Automatic communication setup , and more easy-to-use features.
    The offering includes 1 and 3-phase drives and motors, operating at a wide power range of 50W to 5,000W (0.06-6.7 HP) to suit any machine size, with robust, high-resolution built-in serial encoders (absolute: 23-bit, incremental: 20-bit), IP65.
    Simplicity translates into solid profit
    Unitronics  innovative approach that brings time-saving benefits to motion control:
    ·      No coding needed: Ready-Made Motion code, provided with every purchase, enables Unitronics’ customers to test their completed system; this code can be opened and adapted to other applications via PLCopen standard functions
    ·      One software for all project needs: set up and program PLC, HMI, Servo, VFD, and I/O—no need to struggle with multiple software tools to build an application with up to 8 axes
    ·      Automatic communication setup: absolutely seamless
    ·      Minimal room for error: our software automatically analyzes mechanical properties and recommends safe values for the user application
    ·      Diagnostics: our software includes a built-in powerful, high-speed scope to view servo run-time performance
    ·      Tune the system: using only one single parameter
    ·      Embedded Diagnostic tools: no PC needed. Via an HMI panel – or a virtual HMI screen on their mobile device – users can:
            -      Set motion parameters
            -      Monitor Axis behavior and I/Os
            -      Execute movements, such as Point-to-Point, Jog, and Homing
    One Integrated Solution for Control & Automation
    Unitronics’ Motion Control solution includes all the elements required for precise motion control: award-winning PLCs, HMIs panel, VFDs, I/Os, along with broad communication support, including Industry 4.0, and now Servo drives and motors.
    All products are programmed in the same, easy to use software studio, giving users a complete solution for control and automation from one supplier.

  24. Cara Bereck Levy
    People--if you are doing Motion Application, you definitely want to attend this webinar!
    And if you're not--you STILL want to attend, because once you see how simple we have made it, you will be able to enter the world of Motion!
    -------And so, we invite you to:
     
    Remote Motion Control: Servo Applications During Crisis   What if you - or your staff - CAN’T travel to your installation site?   No worries. Unitronics has you covered.   Join Unitronics’ expert in Motion applications to learn how pairing UniStream controllers with Unitronics Servos empowers you to carry out motion application tasks – REMOTELY!   Monday April 27   9:00 am CEST 3:00 pm CST 8:00 am BST   7:00 am PT 9:00 am CDT 10:00 am ET     In this free webinar our Motion Solution expert will show you how to remotely implement Unitronics Servo made Simple, from the comfort of your office or home.   Servo Made Simple enables you OFFSITE to: Configure and commission all aspects of Motion Control  Instantly setup communications between all Motion Control components  Use Ready-Made Motion Code: Supplied at purchase, to start moving instantly:
       -Point-to-Point , Jog, Homing  Run diagnostic tests & tune motion quickly and easily   TAKING ACTION: CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE, AT ANYTIME   Today, more than ever before, you need offsite access, the ability to access your control applications from anywhere, at anytime.    Learn Best Remote Access Practices – just click below!                  
  25. Cara Bereck Levy
    Read about how  Nicolaides & Kountouris Metal Company LLC, manufacturers soundproofing and insulation panels, needed a system to efficiently cut panels to correct dimensions; their old cutting machine was inefficient and required constant operator supervision.  Learn how the UniStream 10.4  PLC+HMI from Unitronics automates their cutting system, boosting it more reliability and efficiency.
    Access the story here.

     
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