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[October 2003]
Eurotherm Launches Latest Version of iTools Configuration Software
Eurotherm Ltd (Worthing, West Sussex, England) has introduced a powerful new version of its iTools configuration and monitoring package called iTools Version 5. The new version features a number of major enhancements, including the ability to create custom user screens, configuration Wizards to simplify controller configuration, and a graphical wiring editor to configure Eurotherm's advanced Model 3500 process controllers.
iTools has evolved continuously since its introduction in 1999. This suite of software tools allows configuration and monitoring of all Eurotherm Series 2000 and Series 3000 controllers, the T630 process controller and also provides runtime monitoring of 5000 Series data acquisition and management units. It is capable of editing, storing and 'cloning' complete controller configurations as well as setting up data logging, process monitoring, Ethernet and modem connections, and generating order codes.
iTools employs an OPC(r) (OLE for Process Control) server which uses MODBUS(r) to communicate with the controllers. The server connects to the controllers via serial communications, Ethernet or a telephone modem and may also be used by third party 'client' software such as Wonderware(r) and LabVIEW(r). Additionally, a DDE link allows parameter values to be displayed 'live' in an Excel(r) spreadsheet or similar applications and historical logged data can also be imported into Excel.
www.eurotherm.co.uk
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