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Think & Do PC-Based Control Software

PC-based control and human machine interface (HMI) development software

  • Think & Do Version 8.0

  • Think & Do Live!

If your application requires:
  • Operator interface (HMI) as well as control
  • Advanced data manipulation (even string arrays) and advanced math functions
  • Data exchange with business applications (from spreadsheets to ERP systems)
  • One or more third-party PC cards, such as those for motion control or vision systems
  • Storage or access to large amounts of data
  • Large number of PID loops (up to 64)
  • Open architecture for C/C++ or VisualBasic
  • Online productivity tools to analyze and improve the performance of your process
... it requires Think & Do PC control.

Download: Think & Do PC Based Control Software Demo
Think & Do Version 8.0.4 (File Size = 218 MB) This is the same program received when purchasing Think & Do PC Based Control Software, p/n PC-TD8-USB or PC-TD8-WEB4-USB.



Think & Do Version 8.0

Think & Do™ Version 8.0 is an integrated control environment that lets you do more with a given PC platform.
  • It supports development, deployment and operation of high-value automated control systems for material handling and manufacturing.

  • Think & Do 8.0 provides an intuitive, open-architecture environment that readily integrates with hardware and software components from virtually all major suppliers.
Projects created with Think & Do 8.0 integrate with enterprise information systems to provide valuable data about system operation. Major components of Think & Do 8.0 are:
  • ProjectCenter: Provides ready access to all project elements and the fully integrated tagname database using the Data Item Explorer.

  • FlowView: For creating control logic.

  • ScreenView: For creating HMI screens.

  • I/O View: For configuring project I/O.

  • AppTracker: For fast, graphical debugging.

  • Runtime Engine: Provides a robust, deterministic project execution environment.

PC-TD8-USB Think & Do Version 8.0 $1,895.00

Complete Think & Do Version 8.0 Overview


Think & Do Live!

Think & Do Live! (PC-ENT-LIVE) is a full-featured control and Human Machine Interface (HMI) development tool. A common tag database and built-in HMI make Live! a great low cost PC-based control solution. Live! contains these features:
  • Flowcharts for Control
    • Easy- to-use and easy-to-read flowcharts for control let you program like your machine or process operates, rather than one device at a time
    • Subcharts (subroutine flowcharts) - develop logic once and reuse it on multiple projects
    • Online changes are supported with graphical debugging to simplify troubleshooting
    • Develop for Windows XP and Windows CE platforms in the same environment

  • Built-in HMI
    • Full screen editor with over 2,000 bitmapped graphic symbols, such as buttons, lights, pumps, motors, conveyors, and tanks
    • Single database for HMI and control functions means there are no communication errors
    • Text, numeric display, messaging, and trend charts
    • Import any bit map or metafile format graphics to display CAD drawings, company logos, or digital photographs
    • Function key and touch screen support

  • Communications to business systems
    • OPC (OLE for process control) support allows easy connectivity to other standard software applications at host and ERP levels
    • DCOM/COM for communications to other programs or for network communications
    • OCX allows direct connections to Visual Basic® and C++ user programs
    • Easy serial communication and string manipulation

    PC-ENT-LIVE Think & Do Live! Development Package $1,895.00

    Think & Do Live! Overview
Think and Do PC-Based Control Software

Think and Do 8.0 New Product Bulletin in pdf format
New Product Bulletin
(pdf)

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