Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY

What's new in Version 8.2?

8.2 brings a set of new capabilities that enable you to develop new applications faster, extend the reach of existing systems, meet regulatory requirements and to take advantage of the latest OS and scripting technology. Some of the exciting key new features in 8.2 are:

• New Navigation Configuration tool with bar, tree or tab style user interfaces
• New CIMLayout tool to setup multiple screens within a display with independent load and update cycles.
• New AlarmCast option for notification to a variety of devices including mobile phones, blackberry’s, PDA’s and fixed data receivers
• New Marquee Manager for displaying data on a variety of Andon boards
• .NET scripting support that supports VB.net and C# (note: ability to run side by side existing scripts)
• SCADA publishing to SOA to trigger Proficy Workflows
• Historian Expressions within scripts and animations to enable operators to have analytical information on demand
• Alarm Change Approval (esignature)
• Multi Session Digital Graphic Replay Support, High Speed Reflective Memory Driver & more!
• Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 64bit WoW support

Develop new applications faster, extend the reach of your existing systems, meet regulatory requirements and take advantage of the latest technology with CIMPLICITY 8.2.

What's New in Version 8.1?

More flexible classes - 8.1 introduces enhancements that enable more flexible classes which speed new product development and lower the total cost of maintaining large scale systems.

• Data item fields can be configured through class attributes using expressions
• Data items (points) can be optional in the object instance
• Post Object Create script to do advanced programmatic configuration of objects as they are created
• Flexible Historian tag naming to facilitate integration with systems using older historian collectors

Change Approval/eSignature - Achieve regulatory compliance, avoid regulatory penalties and conform with good manufacturing practices by using the new change approval feature. This feature delivers an audit trail, approval before operating, multi-signature and commenting capabilities.

Alarm variable association - CIMPLICITY 8.1 brings a new ability to easily log up to 6 additional points when an alarm occurs or changes state. This information can be easily viewed in the A&E table and in the historical alarm viewer which enables instant analytics for quick operator resolution.

8.1 New technology support

• Microsoft Windows 7 & SQL Server 2008 support.
• Proficy Historian 3.5 support
• Existing support for Microsoft® Vista SP1, SQL 2005, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 (32bit) and Windows Server 2003

Other 8.1 development enhancements include:

• Alarm delays for analog points can be configured per alarm limit.
• DGR 2.1 can set it up to 100x and point attributes can now be available in playback mode.
• New button styles that can match the native OS button styles.
• Graphics enhancements such as rounded rectangles, new pipe shading styles, drop shadows/ or glow effects.
• Animated gif support with variable playback speed governed by expression.
• Built in panning support using the mouse center wheel button

What's New in Version 8.0?

  New Powerful Client Option!

• GlobalView - Highly scalable software application that delivers the power of Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY to remote clients—enabling real-time monitoring, data analysis and plant floor control from within a web browser.

	Type	Title
	Datasheet	CIMPLICITY with Proficy Change Management (GFA-796)
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 7.5 (GFA-1078) Version 7.5 offers more diagnostic tools, security, development tools, connectivity and flexibility than ever before.
	Datasheet	Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 8.0 (GFA-1233) Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 8.0 What's New data sheet
	Datasheet	Sequence of Events (SOE) Solutions for PACSystems Helping you capture event data for quicker time to solution
	Brochures	CIMPLICITY & Historian An integrated view of your operations A collaborative approach enables you to share real-time information at all levels of the enterprise—accelerating efficiency and effectiveness for a sustainable competitive advantage. 16 - Pages
	Brochures	Mission Critical Power & Cooling Solutions Protect against lost productivity and profitability - 8 Pages
	Brochures	Renewable Energy Solutions Many of today’s global energy-generating capacity relies on GE Intelligent Platforms’ advanced technology solutions and industry expertise to help them build and sustain a competitive advantage. - 8 Pages
	Brochures	Solutions for Dairy Manufacturing Combining extensive knowledge of the dairy industry and processes with the latest innovative technologies, we have answers to address your manufacturing complexities.
	Brochures	The Smart Grid for Smaller Utilities Local utilities play a critical role in modernizing today’s grid infrastructure, and GE offers some key considerations for optimized Smart Grid planning.
	Brochures	Tobacco Manufacturing Solutions Read about how GE Intelligent Platforms - 8 Pages
	White Papers	Achieving Operational Excellence in Consumer Products Manufacturing (GFT-784) The Foundation of Sustainable Productivity and Profitability
	White Papers	Defining the Smart Grid (GFT-798) Optimize your Smart Grid planning with a holistic and integrated approach that encompasses Smart Grid functionalities critical for grid optimization and financial sustainability.
	White Papers	Driving Operational Efficiency with Intelligent Asset Management (GFT-801) Optimizing upstream production and maximizing return on investment with comprehensive, timely, and high-quality information
	White Papers	Enabling Rapid Line Changeovers (GFT-831) Using electronic work instructions to improve changeover processes—paving the way for manufacturers to recover valuable production time, accelerate margin, and control product quality
	White Papers	Ensuring Food Safety (GFT-803) A look into the critical software capabilities that can help manufacturers optimize product quality and minimize food safety risks during production— protecting consumer brand loyalty and profitability
	White Papers	Five Essential Components for Highly Reliable Data Centers (GFT-799) Ensuring continuous operations with an integrated, holistic technology strategy that provides high availability, increased visibility, and insight through information
	White Papers	Information Strategies for Manufacturing Sustainability (GFT-767) Balancing Environmental and Operational Metrics Can Prove That “Green is Green”
	White Papers	Intelligent Control Room Management for Oil & Gas Pipeline Safety (GFT-805) Utilizing Electronic Standard Operating Procedures (eSOPs) to comply with regulatory mandates such as RIN 2137–AE28 Pipeline Safety, drive good business practices globally, and capture and proliferate expert knowledge and proven procedures
	White Papers	Meeting NERC Change Control Requirements for HMI/SCADA (GFT-733A) Meeting NERC requirements for HMI/SCADA
	White Papers	Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for Achieving Consumer Packaging Excellence (GFT-726A) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for Achieving Consumer Packaging Excellence
	White Papers	Resource Intensity - Linking Operational and Sustainability Goals Extend traditional operations metrics and KPIs with resource consumption data
	White Papers	Software Solutions Help Water, Wastewater Operations Hit Moving Environmental Compliance Targets (GFT-816) As drinking water standards and effluent discharge regulations get increasingly stringent, water-centric utilities are optimizing processes and recordkeeping with industry-specific software solutions.
	White Papers	The Changing Role of the Operator (GFA-791) Engaging and Supporting the Operator of Today Into the Future With Advanced Software Capabilities
	White Papers	The Profitable and Safe Supply Chain Paper #1 (GFT-713A) Manufacturing IT Support for Product Quality Also Preserves Operating Margin
	White Papers	The Profitable and Safe Supply Chain Paper #2 (GFT-746A) Aligning Quality Information Solutions with Enterprise Systems
	White Papers	Understanding and Minimizing Your HMI/SCADA System Security Gaps (GFT-759A) Understanding and minimizing the security gaps in your HMI/SCADA system can be a challenge due to complex, multi-layered technologies.
	Customer Stories	Blaser Swisslube AG (GFT-650A) Manufacturing, filling and storing cooling lubricant with skill and precision: Process visualization saves money and protects the environment.
	Customer Stories	Formellino Wastewater Treatment (GFT-693A) With PACSystems and CIMPLICITY, Formellino Wastewater facility optimizes process efficiency, improves its water purification process and water quality, and attains measurable results, including a 30% energy savings.
	Customer Stories	Formellino Wastewater Treatment-Italian (GFT-693A-IT) With PACSystems and CIMPLICITY, Formellino Wastewater facility optimizes process efficiency, improves its water purification process and water quality, and attains measurable results, including a 30% energy savings.
	Customer Stories	Great Northern Paper (GFT-422A) Ethernet networking brings monitor and control system to hydroelectric stations
	Customer Stories	Innovative Energy Systems (GFT-744A)
	Customer Stories	Pfizer Newbridge Pfizer Newbridge created outstanding business value by moving away from islands of automation using an integrated automation strategy from GE
	Customer Stories	Remote Oilfield Control and Safety (GFT-848) Solution Spotlight: Wellhead Control
	Customer Stories	Shanghai GM (GFT-420A) Shanghai GM Taps GE, CIMPLICITY to Drive Turnkey Automation Solution at New Plant
	Customer Stories	Toll Brothers (GFA-647A) Toll Brothers Builds on the Flexibility of PROFICY* HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY* to Meet the Needs of Today’s Housing Market
	Customer Stories	Vari-Kool Manufacturing (GFT-785) California firm manufactures energy efficient refrigeration systems utilizing proven technology from GE Intelligent Platforms
	Tech Notes	Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY (Databook)

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