When it comes to configuration software (HMI/SCADA), we have to mention InTouch, which is the originator of global configuration software and one of the three most popular configuration 07CR41 software in the world today. What has become of this configuration software, which was born in 1987? Today we will take a look at the latest development of this software.

Configuration software, that is, configuration monitoring software system software, translated from English SCADA (Data Acquisition and Monitoring Control). Using configuration software, users can quickly build an automatic control system monitoring system with monitoring, control and management functions through a similar “building blocks” configuration method (rather than programming). Configuration software is widely used in industry, especially in the fields of power, water, petroleum, chemical and other fields of data acquisition and monitoring control and process control, the most common application.

InTouch configuration software, which is the world’s first industrial monitoring software running on the Windows operating system, is also one of the earliest configuration software to enter China.

InTouch is a product of Wonderware, a subsidiary of Invensys UK, and the first 1.0 version was released in 1989. In the more than 30 years since its birth, InTouch has followed the growth of Microsoft’s operating system and has developed into a “golden sign” in the field 07CR41 of industrial monitoring.

In 2013, Schneider Electric acquired Invensys, and in 2017, Schneider Electric’s software business was merged into AVEVA. In this way, InTouch has also become an important product of AVEVA InTouch HMI. It is currently used in more than one-third of the world’s industrial facilities, in almost all countries and industries.

Here, we will take you through the functions, features and latest developments of InTouch, the well-known configuration software in the industry.

01 AVEVA InTouch HMI Overview

After years of complete testing and operation, AVEVA™ InTouch now provides engineers with an easy-to-use development environment and a wide range of capabilities that enable them to quickly build, test and deploy powerful automated applications that connect and deliver real-time information.

It enables operators to optimize daily human-computer interactions in industrial automation systems, significantly increasing efficiency. A unique situational awareness library provides operators with the context information they need to 07CR41 quickly and accurately address anomalies before they affect operations.

How does it work? If we break down the InTouch software, we can see that it consists of three main programs:
•InTouch Application Manager: Used to organize and manage applications created, and can also be used to configure Window Viewer as an NT server for both client – and server-based structures (C/S structures)

WindowMIaker: A development environment in which object-oriented graphics can be used to create dynamic touch display Windows that can be connected to industrial I/O systems and older Microsoft Windows applications
•WindowViewer is a runtime environment for displaying graphical Windows created in WindowMaker, executing InTouch QuickScript, performing historical data logging and reporting, processing alarm logging and reporting, etc

InTouch now also has many new unlimited 07CR41 features, including unlimited read/write clients (including Web, mobile, and RDS customers), unlimited input/output (IO), industrial-grade history database with Web reporting, development tools, IO communication device drivers, and support for on-site cloud deployments. Allows users to get more support for less.

02 AVEVA InTouch HMI latest developments

Today, AVEVA InTouch is used in more than 100,000 factories and workshops around the world to help users reduce costs, improve product quality, and achieve world-class performance. Taken together, InTouch has the following features:

● Situational awareness of operational efficiency

ArchestrA’s unique situational awareness library provides an advanced set of building blocks for dynamic process visualization that makes it easier for operators to focus on what is most useful, troubleshoot and minimize interference and fatigue. This reduces outages and downtime and increases 07CR41 the focus on performance improvement, safety and cost control.

● Powerful remote access

InTouch is fully mobile and can run on almost any device (including tablets and smartphones) without client installation and maintenance.

All temporary and remote Web HMI users and mobile SCADA users can use the InTouch Web Client Unlimited User license. This read-only web browser access to running InTouch graphics provides a low-cost delivery option for users who only need dashboards for production or process status monitoring, KPI access, and operations.

● Versatility and scalability

The AVEVA InTouch HMI is an open and scalable HMI with intuitive graphic animation and script design capabilities that give application designers incredible power and flexibility.

With new web features such as Map, 07CR41 Teamwork, and QR code reader gadgets, connected employees can easily view HMI interfaces, panels, work instructions, or any other contextual information simply by scanning codes using any mobile device.