Active Touch is expected also as new information terminals, such as operation explanation, institution guidance, etc. using the WWW browser or the animation.
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| Active Touch in Use |
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| g Building (Floor) Control Terminal |  |
| | If the Active Touch is installed as a building (floor) control terminal, it not only controls the lighting switches, air-conditioning status, or access to rooms, but can also work as an information terminal and provide traffic and weather information around the building by connecting to external Web sites. Furthermore, Active Touch automatically displays information such as a building maintenance notices through registration to the Web server to provide access to all the important notices. |
| | Control |
| | n | Control of external equipment such as turning light switches on/off |
| | n | Real-time data transmission to the host PC, such as air-conditioning status, etc. |
| | Information |
| | n | Real-time information distribution utilizing HTML documents and Web sites |
| | n | Stylish design that looks great in offices |
| | n | Wall-mount from the front side is possible |
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g Management and Control Terminal
for Production Sites |  |
| | The Active Touch can establish a simultaneous link with PLCs of different manufacturers to serve as an integrated management and control terminal that offers centralized control of the systems for different processes. Even when different PLCs are used, one Active Touch can perform the instruction and monitoring tasks. Furthermore, a link with a Web server permits capture of production and shipment information in real time. For problems on the production
line, Active Touch notifies the administrator by email then fully supports prompt restoration by utilizing its video playback feature and displaying the maintenance procedure for the problem on screen. |
| | Control |
| | n | Connects PLCs of different manufacturers to one Active Touch |
| | n | Digital/analog I/O control through connection with wire saving I/O (F&eIT series) |
| | Information |
| | n | Real-time information distribution and display using a browser |
| | n | OPC server/client enables future system expansion (SCADA introduction etc.) |