Enhancing Pharma Operations: The Role of Web-Based HMI/SCADA Integration with Q8 Edge Web Clients
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, operators have relied on Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to provide a visual overview of process systems, streamlining the monitoring of critical status and control data. A thoughtfully designed graphical user interface improves situational awareness, reduces workload, and empowers operators to manage the entire process efficiently, enabling them to promptly address any anomalies. While most HMI/SCADA software historically operated on dedicated computer systems, recent advancements now enable web server technology to provide access to HMI screens and SCADA systems. Furthermore, newer PLCs and RTUs often integrate web servers, allowing diagnostics and monitoring via web browsers.
In the dynamic landscape of automation and pharmaceutical manufacturing, Q8 Edge web clients emerge as powerful partners. These specialized devices, purpose-built for Human Machine Interface tasks, offer a range of advantages that enhance productivity, safety, and control.
Edge Computing Efficiency
Q8 Edge web clients leverage edge computing, a paradigm that brings processing closer to the data source. In automation factories, this results in faster decision-making, reduced latency, and improved responsiveness. For pharmaceutical processes, real-time insights enable swift adjustments, ensuring optimal production.
Streamlining Access
After the initial setup, the browser automatically launches the assigned web link upon powering on the PC or restarting the system. This streamlined process ensures that operators quickly access the necessary information. Q8 Edge web clients support hybrid remote desktop services (RDS) and web-based applications, allowing simultaneous launches when needed. They offer features like clones, duplicate screens, multi-screen support, and touch screen compatibility.
Securing Data
Additionally, the client disables USB drive functionality for data security during system boot-up. Operators can only interact with the intended HMI pages, preventing access to other sites or browser features. Troubleshooting is facilitated through secure interactive remote mirroring by administrators.
Reduced Downtime
Traditional HMI/SCADA client software often suffers from slow loading times during startup and restart procedures. Q8 Edge web clients change the game. By streamlining HMI implementation, they minimize downtime, allowing operators to focus on critical tasks. Whether it's a factory floor or a pharmaceutical production line, every second counts.
Optimized Remote Management
Q8 Edge web clients provide secure remote access, allowing administrators to diagnose issues, perform updates, and fine-tune settings without disrupting production. This feature ensures continuity and minimizes disruptions. These web clients empower automation factories and pharmaceutical facilities, bridging the gap between technology and efficiency. As industries evolve, Q8 Edge web clients remain at the forefront, driving progress and innovation.
Initial Setup as easy as 1234
The initial Setup is easy as 1234, setup IP address (DHCP or Static), create RDS or Web link, setup monitor resolutions and screen layout, assign RDS or Web link to the screen. It is ready to connect to assigned applications and will display the assigned applications after power on.
Split Screens
Multiple RDS and Web-based applications provisions can be assigned to each single screen. The applications can be displayed one by one by toggling hot key or all applications will be displayed by split screen.
Hybrid RDS and Web-based applications
Hybrid RDS and Web-based applications provisions can be created. It will launch Remote Desktop and Webbased applications simultaneously.
Disable / Enable USB Drive
For data security, the USB drive function is disabled automatically after the system boot up. No external USB drive can be used to download or upload data.
Multi-Monitor
With multiple-monitors capable hardware, each monitor screen can display assigned applications. In Control Room applications.
Remote Control
Q8 Edge provides secured remote control. It allows remote mirror interactively. Administrator can login with password, to view and do just like mirror the Q8 Edge to other unit.
Clone / Duplicate Screens
Q8 Edge supports Clone / Duplicate screens and dual touch screens.
Local OS Update
The new OS file can be loaded in the USB drive. OS will be updated before loading the operating system.
ARISTA Q8 Edge Web Clients Solutions
Today’s Web Server technology has enabled web browser to be used to access machine interface screens for PLC,RTU, controllers and to view SCADA systems. Newer PLC’s and RTU’s frequently incorporate web servers that allow diagnostics and monitoring via user web browsers. Web-enabled SCADA hosts enable users to remotely monitor, control remote sites via a web browser.
Arista’s Q8 Web-Based Client computers are designed to act as Human Machine Interface to the Web-enabled devices, like IP Camera, Web-enabled PLC, Web-based HMI/SCADA systems, which contain embedded software that you can monitor and control remotely, in real-time, from the TCP/IP connection.
Arista’s Q8 Edge Web-Based Client has built-in interface for assigning Web link to connect. The built-in browser will be launched with assigned Web link automatically after power on or reboot.
