RS View32 and FactoryTalk View are Human Machine Interface (HMI) software’s from Rockwell Automation. These programs provide a visual representation of an industrial monitoring system and typically reside on a Windows desktop. Have you lately been thinking of migrating from RS View32 to FactoryTalk View? If not, it is time to start considering it.
One of the major reasons of migrating from RS View32 is the fact that this software will become obsolete at some point in time. RS View32 only runs on operating systems to an including Windows 7, but on January 2020 Microsoft will be dropping support. Even though RS View32 is currently listed as an active mature product by Rockwell Automation, there is a newer solution available which is FactoryTalk View.
Advantages of upgrading to FactoryTalk View
Improvements on JCS Software with FactoryTalk View
The image on the left shows an AsepTank and a UltraBlock graphic display at the time we stopped the continuous improvement process on RS View32 libraries. Whereas the image on the right shows the same process depicted using our latest FT view libraries. The display conveys additional info by illuminating sensors yellow to indicate the system is holding for a specific value at the sensor. There are also small indicators to show sensor health and if the device is in an override condition.
With FactoryTalk View companies gain better features* and operator experience on JCS Software’s. For maintenance, we now track motor run time hours, valves cycle counts, VFT block, and alarms that help with troubleshooting. Furthermore, maintenance can do more troubleshooting at the HMI, rather than at the PLC. This eliminate the need of having workforce with PLC programming skillset.
Rockwell Automation has a software tool that does the majority of the base project conversion and you need JCS to get the customize functionalities converted and do final validation of the conversion. At JCS, we will emulate the new project in-house prior to release. This strategy will minimize the downtime at your facility.
Several of our customers that have upgraded to FactoryTalk View are more than happy with the change. Don’t wait and call us today to discuss your 6 months contingency and migration plan!
*Some features are dependent on PLC version.