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Software Utilities

One of Unitronics’ strengths is in the extensive support software, whether it be for remote access or data capture this software is included with any Unitronics PLC.

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Remote Operator for PC

The Remote Operator software allows the display & operation of an OPLC from a PC

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You can define any number of controllers, then open multiple sessions to view them simultaneously, while docking or cascading windows according to your preferences.

During a session, the remote controller is displayed, on-line, on your PC screen. You can ‘press’ keypad keys and touch-screen objects of:

  • Stand-alone controllers that are directly connected to the PC via a cable.
  • Controllers within a network.
  • Devices with IP addresses, via Ethernet.

This utility can be used with Vision, Samba, M90/91, and Jazz controllers. Enhanced Vision controllers require O/S versions 5.00 and higher; other series are compatible regardless of OS version.

Using Remote Operator

Define the PLC

By default, Remote Operator opens with a single PLC named Remote PLC, defined by default as directly connected to your PC using the programming cable supplied with the controller kit.

  1. To define the PLC, click the Communication Settings icon.
    Unitronics Remote Operator

  2. Under Connection Type, use the drop-down arrow to select Ethernet or Serial. The communication parameter options will change accordingly.

  3. Fill in the parameters according to your requirements. If you are accessing a PLC in a CANbus/RS485 network, enter the Unit ID number. Connect your PC to any controller in the network using the programming cable supplied with the controller kit.

    Note 

    Different PCs can access a network at the same time, using different controller units as bridges. However, 2 different PCs cannot simultaneously access the same controller unit.

  4. If you are accessing a Vision PLC, enter the PLC Name. This is required for Vision PLCs only.
    Note that you can save these definitions to Favorites, by clicking the Favorites bar and selecting the first icon.

  5. Test the connection by clicking the Check Connection button.
    Note that you can change the default name by right-clicking it.

    Unitronics Remote Operator

Cache Files (Vision only)

 

When you use Remote Operator to access monochrome Vision controllers, you will always see both the images and the text that are in the HMI application.
However, if you are accessing color Vision controllers, you will see only text. In order to see the images, you must use a .urc file that contains images.

.ura and .urc: HMI cache files (Vision only)

HMI cache files enable Remote Operator to refer to HMI elements stored in the PC, instead of taking them from the PLC.

 

  • Monochrome Vision
    A cache file enables Remote Operator to load Displays more quickly.
    The HMI cache files are in .ura format.
    (note that V130, which loads displays quickly, does not use .ura files.)

  • Color Vision
    If a cache file is not used, images will not be displayed and fonts may be distorted.
    A cache file includes fonts, and can include images. However, note that if the file does not include images, Remote Operator will display a red ‘X’ in place of graphics.
    The HMI cache files are in .urc format.
    Such files can be created in Remote Operator by selecting the option Create Fonts and Images (*.urc) from PLC.

    Note 

    When Remote Operator creates a .urc file, the Vision enters ‘System Mode’; the PLC continues running while displaying a system image. The HMI application is not visible.

    In addition, note that an interruption in communications may leave the PLC inaccessible. In this case, the PLC may require reset, which requires an operator to be physically present near the PLC.

Unitronics Remote Operator

Other options

Unitronics Remote Operator

 

Show Case:Select this to hide or display the PLC enclosure around the Display screen.

Refresh: Select to assign a display refresh rate or opt for Manual refresh.

Background Color: This will provide the background color in the window displaying this PLC

Interpolation Mode: Different modes may display differently on your PC screen

Save Sessions

You can save a Remote Operator session as a file.

  1. Open Remote Operator, and define PLCs together with their communication settings.

  1. Click Save on the toolbar. Enter a name for the Session, and then click Save.

Once you have configured Remote Operator, enter Online mode by clicking Run.
Unitronics Remote Operator

In this mode, you can:

  • Use your cursor to operate the controller keypad and activate touch-screen objects (relevant models).

  • Use your PC keyboard to operate the controller keypad (numeric keys, function keys <F1> to <F8>). Note that the Vision <ESC> key is <E> on the PC keyboard.

  • Enter Information Mode by pressing the <i> key with your cursor.

Remote Operator App

Using the Remote Operator app you can define and access multiple controllers from a single mobile device.

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Monitor automation processes, press keys, touch HMI objects, change parameters, view Alarms and process value Trends from your mobile device without needing to be in the same building as your PLC.

Unitronics Remote App for iOS & Android

 

Control your PLC via your phone or tablet from anywhere

Unitronics, the industry leader in the development and manufacture of integrated PLC + HMI controllers, recently launched the Unitronics Remote Operator mobile app for the Vision™ and Samba™ series.

Available from Apple’s App and Google Play stores, the Remote Operator application enables you to remotely access your Unitronics controllers over the internet or using a local network connection on your smartphone and tablet . Via the app, you can view and operate the controller’s HMI —as if you are physically touching the controller.

Using Remote Operator you can monitor automation processes, press keys, touch HMI objects, change parameters, view Alarms and process value Trends all without needing to be in the same building as your PLC. You can define and access multiple controllers from a single mobile device.

Download and use the Remote operator app with your Unitronics PLC today for FREE

SD Card Suite

SD Card Suite allows you to edit, convert and manage files on an SD card created via a Vision PLC

SD Card Suite offers:
· The SD Explorer, enabling you to remotely access, download, upload SD data without ever removing it from the PLC.
· The SD Manager, offering a variety of tools to convert, view, edit, and manipulate SD data.

SD Card Suite

 

The SD Card Suite contains several applications that you need to work with SD cards:

Tools

  • Includes the Card Formatter (note that a card must be formatted before use), the HTML Compiler for webpages served from the SD, and the Fill Time Calculator which enables you to determine how long your application will take to fill up the SD Card.

SD Card Explorer

  • Use a PC to access, read and write files on an SD Card that is installed in a Vision controller

SD Card Manager

  • Import SD files: Trends, Logs, Alarms, and Data Tables, view them, and export them to Excel or .csv files.

Data Tables Editor

  • Data Tables Editor
    View, export, and edit Data Table files.

Remote Access

Enables a PC to access a remotely access a controller. The remote controller is displayed, on-line, on your PC screen.

Unitronics Remote Access for PC

‘Press’ keypad keys and touch-screen objects, check system status and run-time values, test and troubleshoot problems in remote controllers and applications.

Access a remote controller via PC

The ‘Remote Access’ software from Unitronics enables you to use a PC to access a remote controller. During a Remote Access session, the remote controller is displayed, on-line, on your PC screen. You can ‘press’ keypad keys and touch-screen objects, check system status and run-time values, as well as test and troubleshoot problems in remote controllers and applications. You can access:

  • Stand-alone controllers that are directly connected to the PC via a cable.
  • Controllers within a network.
  • Either stand-alone or networked controllers via GSM or landline modem.
  • Devices with IP addresses, via Ethernet.

Remote Access can be used with either Vision, Samba or M90/91 controllers. We recommend using the Remote Operator for most scenarios and it can monitor more than 1 unit at a time.

DataXport

Remotely creates logs of run-time or stored values from Data Tables within local or remote Unitronics PLCs according to a date/time-based schedule.

Unitronics Remote Access for PC

‘Press’ keypad keys and touch-screen objects, check system status and run-time values, test and troubleshoot problems in remote controllers and applications.

Access a remote controller via PC

The ‘Remote Access’ software from Unitronics enables you to use a PC to access a remote controller. During a Remote Access session, the remote controller is displayed, on-line, on your PC screen. You can ‘press’ keypad keys and touch-screen objects, check system status and run-time values, as well as test and troubleshoot problems in remote controllers and applications. You can access:

  • Stand-alone controllers that are directly connected to the PC via a cable.
  • Controllers within a network.
  • Either stand-alone or networked controllers via GSM or landline modem.
  • Devices with IP addresses, via Ethernet.

Remote Access can be used with either Vision, Samba or M90/91 controllers. We recommend using the Remote Operator for most scenarios and it can monitor more than 1 unit at a time.

UniVision Licensing

Create and burn a PLC license into a secure, hidden sector in the PLC. Use these values in your Ladder to activate/deactivate different sections of your application.

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Download Manager

Enables simultaneous download of different applications to multiple local or remote OPLCs

OPC Server

UniOPC Server (Unitronics OPC Server) enables you to read and write data between Unitronics PLCs and applications that support OPC, such as SCADA programs.

UniOPC Server is compliant with the OPC Foundation’s Data Access Custom Interface Standards through to Version 3.00. GPRS connection – UniOPC Server can be configured as TCP/IP listener (the Vision PLC with the GPRS modem initiates the connection).

DDE Server

UniDDE (Unitronics Dynamic Data Exchange) enables you to read and write data between Unitronics PLCs and applications that support DDE, such as Excel.

UniStream Data Converters Suite

The UniStream Data Converters Suite is a PC application that includes a number of utilities for performing quick and easy data conversions between UniStream data & PDF or excel spreadsheet files.

Uni Downloader

Uni Downloader allows a VisiLogic program to be loaded into a PLC without the project being opened with VisiLogic. A program can be sent to the customer without the customer being able to open or edit the program.

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