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Rockwell Automation adds mobile capabilities to manufacturing software

Manufacturers can now use any digital device to access plant and individual machine data, thanks to new capabilities embedded in Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI v6.0 software.

13/01/2015 12:09:06

The VantagePoint v6.0 software now includes VantagePoint mobile, a component that enables users to create displays and interact with data across any HTML5-compliant browser and mobile platforms, such as iOS and Android.

Users can now easily log in to the VantagePoint system and automatically view Web-based KPI content that is responsive to the device they are using – from smartphones to tablets to PCs. This is a significant change from the conventional, costly and time-consuming approaches that enable desktop or mobile access to manufacturing data.

No user-specific configurations created by network administrators or IT staff are required, enabling manufacturers to quickly on-board more users and deliver value to increase productivity.

Another new key capability is the 'composer' feature, which allows VantagePoint v6.0 users to browse through data and easily customise content based on individual roles, priorities and viewing preferences. Using the software’s drag-and-drop interactive tools, users can create personalised displays to locate information that is most important to them.

The 'favourites' capability also allows users to configure KPI data in the visual formats they prefer, from bar graphs to gauges to plant maps. They can then save the data or share it with a group using the VantagePoint mobile component.

OEMs can visualise data without the need for custom development, while system administrators and integrators can view and display the overall health of a system and its specific applications. The VantagePoint v6.0 software also includes improved tag-provider templates to allow anyone initially building the model and applications – whether a system administrator or a customer – to accelerate design and deployment time.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.