zenon Software Platform

How to simplify HMI design for machine builders with the software platform developed by COPA-DATA.

Machine builders face challenges involving new technologies, design, connectivity, safety, and at the same time, they must offer machines that meet manufacturers’ needs with service and support that enable continuous production. zenon, COPA-DATA’s software platform, is perfect for making life easier for manufacturers of automatic machines and plants.

Automatic design, smart objects, versioning and ready-to-use HMIs

zenon is appreciated by those who create human-machine interfaces for its ease of use: true to COPA-DATA’s “configure rather than program” principle, no programming skills are required.

The software provides users with ready-to-use functionalities, templates and intelligent objects that can be customized and organized in centralized libraries and instantiated (i.e. designed to perform the basic function) several times automatically. With just a few mouse clicks, templates allow the creation of alarm pages, chronological event lists, reporting, etc.

With just a few clicks of the mouse, templates allow you to create alarm pages, chronological event lists, reports, etc. Designers can collaborate on application creation, and integrated versioning (the merging of multiple changes into an integrated revision) allows you to update projects, identify and track changes made by colleagues, and automatically generate comparisons.

zenon connects to all devices with over 300 communication protocols and open interfaces. Machines can then communicate with each other and with other systems (e.g. ERP), and zenon’s OPC UA server protects the data. zenon is created with the concept of Security by Design according to the requirements of IEC 62443 and is therefore perfect for IIoT.

Services, predictive maintenance, Module Type Package and modular manufacturing

zenon supports machine builders with high value-added services such as predictive maintenance and quality service. zenon is not only HMI/SCADA but a complete software platform that supports companies in achieving their ambitious digitalization goals. Specifically, zenon collects and stores data, monitors, integrates and optimizes machines, production facilities and buildings. In addition, it enables manufacturers to create MTP files to prepare their machines for modular production and inclusion in flexible manufacturing processes that enable them to meet the demand for customized products even in small batches.

This topic will be discussed in the webinar “Plug&Produce in Life Science”, scheduled for May 11 at 10 am in Italian. Free registration on the COPA-DATA website.