New Operator Panels Offer High Resolution and Widescreen

The latest Simatic HMI operator panels offer high performance and integrated functionality for demanding visualization tasks. The new Simatic HMI Comfort Panels are designed with high resolution displays allowing maximum area for full-color graphic objects. The 16:9 widescreen display provides up to 40 percent larger screen area than traditional 4:3 screens and are enclosed in a compact bezel for easy installation. Initial models are available in 4-inch, 7-inch, 9-inch, and 12-inch... Read More

WinCC SCADA Update Allows Client Virtualization

Service Pack 2 update for Simatic WinCC SCADA Version 7 expands the functionality with client virtualization support using Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware ESXi. Client virtualization provides customer benefits in faster SCADA station installation time and reduction in hardware cost through use of Thin Client terminals. With virtualization, one PC can run several virtual systems that would otherwise require separate hardware to be operated in parallel greatly reducing the installation... Read More