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Mor e t i me for t he t r u ly i mp or t a nt t h i n g s i n l i fe.
Automated engineering is used as a tool to satisfy the increasing demand for the individualization of products in production facilities set up to achieve this. This endeavor creates complexity for machine and equipment software programs. As a solution, zenon offers high-performance automation tools. For example, the zenon automotive generator (zag) enables the automated implementation and analysis of visualization projects and PLC data – a great advantage for the automotive industry. The solution allows the sector to meet what are often very tight deadlines. Furthermore, such tools reduce the probability of errors, which is, in turn, an advantage for the integrator who could get called in during the night if the system goes down. Maintaining the finished applications is just as simple and future-proof. If the user’s requirements change, the parameters can be adjusted immediately in zenon. Does the visualization need to be modified to include additional measuring points? Does the user require a new button to display further KPIs or to change set values? In other programs, such adjustments are often saved for the next planned update, which usually involves a corresponding delay. With zenon, such changes can be implemented at any time with just a few clicks, even during shift operation. This means less downtime and no need for overtime during weekends. O U R G OA L: TO I N C R E A S E U S E R F R I E N D LI N E S S E V E N F U R TH E R I N TH E FUTURE Many zenon functions are already available out of the box. However, it is our aim to go a step further. In order to make
the software platform even simpler to use in the future, we are working on Application Sets that will be successively launched for individual applications. These will provide customers with a complete package of project components and modules that can be used directly, for example, for controlling substations or for line management in the food and beverage industry. This further reduces the engineering work required, while increasing user-friendliness. We are continually looking at improving the software platform, but not at the expense of its well-known and popular functions. As it was expressed by Albert Einstein, long before the digital age: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”
a ndr e a s ga steiger , produc t m a r k e ting m a nager
