The data log viewing facilities in this latest version allow users to fine tune the operation of plant and machines.

Performance data for different operating periods can be readily overlaid, allowing anomalies and adverse trends to be identified at a glance.

Vertical and horizontal cursors, together with a new data table are further aids to performance analysis.

Flexible reporting facilities are also provided – data can be sent directly to a printer or exported in the form of an image or an industry-standard CSV file.

With the integrated simulation feature provided by CX-Supervisor V3, users can simulate the operation of HMI and PLC applications on a single screen, without need for the HMI or PLC hardware.

This speeds and simplifies program debugging, thereby reducing the time needed for fault finding and commissioning.

With the constant pressure to reduce costs resulting in minimal on-site maintenance cover for many plants, the demand for remote maintenance facilities is growing rapidly.

To address this demand, CX-Supervisor V3 features an integrated web server that allows users to access and set actual values of variables, alarm data, error logs and other key information from any location where an internet connection is available.

To help maximise the visual appeal of CX-Supervisor V3 applications, the new graphics library supports smart graphics with embedded animations.

Provision is also made for users to create their own graphics objects, so that their virtual machine can be made to closely resemble the real thing.

CX-Supervisor V3 incorporates other improvements including support for JPEG and GIF images, a display palette of 16 million colours and, for advanced users, a .Net web interface that allows the integration of external applications with data from CX-Supervisor.