Rockwell Automation announced that its PanelView 5510 terminals now support up to 500 screens, display video and other content following updates to its Studio 5000 View Designer software.
A new web-browser functionality allows the PanelView 5510 operator terminals to support a wider range of content. For example, they can now display videos to show operators how to perform certain production tasks. They can also show IP camera feeds to give operators visibility into additional locations, such as remote or dangerous areas of a facility, as well as display additional content, such as hyperlinked help files and online scheduling systems.
Up to 500 screens can now be supported on the PanelView 5510 operator terminals. This can help machine builders create a wider range of screens for setup and operation activities for more complex applications. Users should also see design time and runtime performance improvements, such as the ability to switch between screens up to two times faster.
Automatic diagnostics are now available by connecting any PanelView 5000 terminal to a Rockwell Automation Logix controller (version 33 or later). Diagnostic information is provided automatically, without requiring programming, which can help machine builders provide self-monitoring machines that alert users of control system issues when they occur.