Press Releases from COPA-DATA GmbH (5 total)
Soft PLC serves hardware-free Profinet
New STRATON driver eliminates Profibus hardware costs
An IEC 61131-3 standard Soft PLC now supports the Profinet standard for real time communications over Ethernet hardware. An advantage of Profinet is that it uses standard CAT5 cables and connectors, compared to the expensive connectors and termination required by Profibus. Using the Soft PLC STRATON from COPA-DATA, control engineers can reduce system costs further by replacing dedicated fieldbus hardware with a…
COPA-DATA wins Frost & Sullivan award for product innovation
Independent automation software provider COPA DATA has been awarded a Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation, having demonstrated excellence in new products and technologies through their zenOn SCADA/HMI software. The award recognizes the Company’s commitment to the continuous development that ensures the innovation, usability and openness of their product.
Managing Director Thomas Punzenberger commented on the award, “For me, there has only ever been one vision, to deliver open…
Power for the energy industry - zenOn introduces IEC61850
IEC 61850 is a new worldwide accepted standard that defines the communication between electrical switchgear, control equipment in substation automation and the related system requirements. European software innovators COPA-DATA are the first to develop a driver which implements IEC61850 - and thanks to the openness of their zenOn SCADA/HMI software it can be integrated into all existing systems, protecting valuable capital investments.
What are the advantages of IEC 61850?
Because many different…
The BMW Group relies on zenOn® from COPA-DATA company-wide
zenOn® manages security and reliability at all production plants
The BMW Group has chosen to use zenOn® software solutions for their plants world-wide, with immediate effect. The reason for this long-term decision - zenOn® has already proven its value in daily use and BMW are confident it could increase efficiency and productivity considerably across their plants.
After an intensive evaluation of all leading HMI/SCADA systems, the BMW Group decided in favour of…
Dreamteam 2006: zenOn and the Allianz Arena
The ultra-modern Munich Allianz Arena stadium is a perfect example of how to manage and experience football events in the 21st century. In the stadium, fans experience the beautiful game in a bristling atmosphere with great comfort, supported and informed by the latest in high-tech building automation coordinated by the zenOn HMI/SCADA system.
In 2006, the Munich Allianz Arena is hosting the most significant event in the football calendar. Over…
