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  1. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hi Guys!
    Whether it is newbies wanting to learn more, or power users wanting to see if they can pick up time-saving tips to  boost efficiency--our recent webinars have been very well attended.
    So, we have added two more to  the series: UniStream Alarms, and UniStream MODbus!
     
    UniStream Alarms
    Learn how to l to configure Alarms, use the HMI Alarm Widgets, Alarm Structs and more!
    Tue, May 5, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EES

     
    UniStream MODBUS
    Learn how to implement MODBUS Communication using Periodic & Aperiodic commands. Includes a review of the MODBUS Struct and configuration parameters.
    Thu, May 7, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EEST  | An additional time slot will be posted tomorrow

     
     
     
     

  2. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hi people,
    In the here and now, engineers save lives.
    Medicavent rose to the challenge of COVID-19—ventilators.
    They did it using a UniStream Built-in, model US7-B10-TA30l.
    As they tell it:
    > Our team, composed of aeronautic, mechanical and systems engineers, whose day jobs are working on classified defense contracts, have decided to rise to the occasion, working around the clock and under the radar to develop a semi-professional ventilator.
    The criteria selected were rapid development, production scalability, reasonable cost, meeting the strictest standards and most of all – that any one of us would feel safe using the device on a family member if, heaven forbid, they would require a ventilator.<
    Read the whole story here: https://medicavent.com/#story
    Watch the video below:
     
     
     
     
  3. Cara Bereck Levy
    We've been working hard here at Unitronics headquarters--and people, the results are fabulous! 
    This post is devoted to Unitronics' new UniCloud, our complete, no-code IIoT Cloud platform for OEMs and Machine Builders, supporting UniStream, Vision Enhanced,  and Samba—able to support any of your control applications, new or old, without you needing to add a line to your control project.
    So…what does that mean, exactly?
    Read on to learn more! 
                           

     
    Go Cloud in less than 30 minutes – no  Cloud development skills needed!
     

    Watch the Getting Started videos
     Check out our videos to see how simple and easy it is to implement UniCloud with your Unitronics PLCs.
     
    START FREE TRIAL--NOW!
     We are happy to announce our new IIoT solution designed for Unitronics controllers: UniCloud.
    Our goal in designing UniCloud was to free our customers from the need to rely on programmers
    and cloud professionals—and to enable an easy, secure way to enter the world of IIoT.
    UniCloud is specifically designed for OEMs and Machine Builders, to get them up and running with their first Dashboard in less than 30 minutes.
     
    Existing application? Old application?
     You can go Cloud with any application–without changing a line in your control program!
     
      
     
     Use UniCloud together with Unitronics controllers: UniStream®, Vision™ Enhanced, Samba™, and Jazz® (soon to come).
    Create your UniCloud organization account Connect your controller Configure the data you want to display Build your Dashboards Go LIVE in less than 30 minutes.  
    UniCloud Benefits
    UniCloud enables you to take advantage of IIoT technology to improve your business performance,
    increase productivity, efficiency, and reduce operational costs, slowdowns, and failures.
     
     

     
     New PLC: UniStream® Cloud
    Meet the UniStream C (Cloud) series—the first and only PLC with built-in Cloud services and no monthly fee.
     
    This series comes with an embedded subscription for Cloud. No monthly fee or any additional purchase of hardware or software is needed—connect and go!
    Available in: UniStream Modular, UniStream Built-in, and UniStream PLC.
     

     
     

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    Visit our website: www.unitronics.cloud
     
     
     
     
     
     
       
  4. Cara Bereck Levy
    Hi people!
    The team has been hard at work—and here is the result: now, you can easily integrate any PLC—or other devices that talk MODBUS, such as sensors—into UniCloud.  Our safe, secure, sophisticated IIoT platform is now available to any machine, process, or application—whether based on Unitronics' products or not—that connects to UniCloud via Unitronics’ UCR routers.
    People, I want to tell you that in the world of IIoT, UniCloud is a total game-changer. IIoT Cloud platform implementation generally requires vast resources, time, and money. This has pushed Cloud services out of the reach of most machine builders and OEM--until now.
    UniCloud is a completely different, simpler solution—the only DIY Cloud platform that requires no coding, zero Cloud expertise, and no knowledge of IT.
    Why use Cloud services at all?
    Cloud, IoT, IIoT, Industry 4.0--the industry trade magazines have been publishing articles with these buzzwords for years. It’s a bit confusing, but in reality, there is only one reason for you to ‘Go Cloud’: To increase PROFIT.
    When you, the Machine Builder—or your business manager—can:
    Provide customized dashboards to collect and analyze machine data Cut Maintenance Costs with Predictive Maintenance Use IIoT technology to Increase productivity Set and measure KPIs, and use data to improve performance When you can do all this easily, you can improve your organizational efficiency—and increase profit.
     
    How is UniCloud different from other IIoT Cloud platforms?
    IIoT Cloud platforms are notorious for needing major resources, time, and money to develop. Plus, they are complicated to define, produce, maintain, and modify.
    This is the main reason for the reluctance of OEMs to implement IIoT Cloud—even as they realize the relevance and importance of their business.
    UniCloud is a game-changer—it is based on a simple, Do-It-Yourself paradigm. UniCloud’s product manager, Ronny Or, lists a few of the unique attributes of the UniCloud platform:
    Independence for the OEM
    With UniCloud, you can do it all independently—you can 'Do-it Yourself' quickly, easily, and without any need of IT specialists, Cloud experts, graphic designers—or any previous experience. Reduced costs
    The ability to 'Do-it Yourself' means you don't need to pay staff to do it for you. Reduced time drain
    There is no hassle--no running back and forth coordinating various specialists and professionals—and UniCloud’s drag & drop, no-code design means that you can do it yourself fast. Easy maintenance and modifications
    You can easily restructure your organization—for example, add staff and assign them roles, add customers and create personalized dashboards for them.  ‘Go Cloud’ in 30 minutes? How is this possible?
    The UniCloud claim is that a user can have a working, live, fully-functional dashboard that harvests, analyzes, and displays data—in less than 30 minutes.
    Unitronics made this possible by using the same approach to Cloud platforms that our R&D department uses for control and HMI software development.
    The result is a simple, drag & drop paradigm that gives UniCloud a simple, easy-to-use interface that enables any machine builder to reap the benefits of IIoT for their business.
    Try it yourself and see the simplicity—no charge, no credit card required!
    Start Free Trial--no obligation or credit card required.

     
  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.
     

     
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