{"id":681,"date":"2021-07-05T15:48:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T13:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpha-bit.de\/alpha-vision\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T16:41:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T14:41:32","slug":"alpha-vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alpha-bit.de\/en\/alpha-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha-Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> is a modular software solution for the development, visualisation, testing and simulation of industrial automation applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sophisticated products from the process control level to the process control level are available to you<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The advantages<\/h2><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Modular design<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> grows with your needs. To the core – the excellent scalability – you additionally select the modules that meet your specific needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Open standards<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Alle ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> \u00fcroducts are designed in such a way that customer-specific protocols can be integrated on request. Furthermore, ALPHA-VISION\u00ae provides all common communication interfaces (Ethernet, Profibus, MODBUS, CAN) and uses highly available, redundant UDP\/IP drivers as well as OPC client and server technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Individual customisation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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With ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> you get a product directly from alpha-bit.
\nYour advantage: You tell us your special requirements and we realise your individualised software solution based on the standard product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Short training periods<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No time to lose? With ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> you can develop your automation independently.<\/span> And if there’s ever a problem – our support team is there to help you with experienced staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>High return on investment<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Due to the lower project development and system costs, the short training periods, the manufacturer independence and the fair licensing costs, ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> already pays off for small systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The features<\/h2><\/div>
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Plan complex process flows intuitively<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Optimise the automation of your plant<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Simulate complex pre-commissioning and malfunction situations<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Train your employees cost-effectively<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Modernise already implemented processes<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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All software components can be ordered free of charge by email or downloaded for testing purposes.<\/p>\n

The functional scope of the software packages is unrestricted, only a time limit restricts the use. To acquire the full rights of use, you can unlock the software by purchasing a licence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> visualisation consists of the components of the integrated development environment and the ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> runtime.
\nThe integrated development environment includes the engineering tool AvET and the graphic editor, which form the basic component for functional and graphic project planning, development and modification of your process environment.
\nWith the ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup>-Runtime you receive the matching runtime environment in which the created and compiled project is executed.
\nThe connection to both process and operating stations is realised by means of the corresponding add-ons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SoftPLC7 – The SIMATIC-compatible PC controller for all SIMATIC S7 applications: communication to the automation process or to other programs such as SIMATIC Manager or WinCC takes place using configurable interfaces.<\/p>\n

The ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup>SoftPLC7 is programmed with the Simatic Manager. All relevant data is imported from the Step7 project. This ensures full programming compatibility with the SIMATIC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The key features<\/h2><\/div>

Emulation of SIMATIC S7 functionality on the PC<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Compatibility with the command scope of a SIMATIC S7-300 or S7-400<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Possibility of freeze \/ unfreeze and slow motion of a running programme<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Snapshot of the current runtime data (e.g. data blocks, timers and counters)<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Possibility of multiple instantiation<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Process simulation<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SUSHy is a powerful development framework that enables the easy creation of HMI, SCADA, IPMS and Damage Control solutions. Due to the comprehensive core functionalities of the framework, visualisation solutions can be developed time- and cost-efficiently. It is characterised above all by its openness, scalability and simplicity. The open framework character of SUSHy allows for easy modification of existing and addition of missing functionalities.<\/p>\n

SUSHy combines the advantages of the previous solutions ALPHA-VISION\u00ae<\/sup> VISUalisation and BDC .<\/p>\n

WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) is used to create the user interface, which means that all the possibilities of this framework are available, e.g. freely accessible components – such as controls – can be adapted for SUSHy with a minimum of effort.<\/p>\n

Your SUSHy application is created with the standard tools VisualStudio and Blend. SUSHy extends the framework with powerful, application-specific features.<\/p>\n

Our optimised database system handles the necessary tasks for data storage, data synchronisation, history and other services.
\nOther components of SUSHy provide functional enhancements such as access protection, damage management and an alarm system. In addition SUSHy provides templates for easy creation of visualisations with fixed image areas in which a status line or an alarm line is permanently visible.<\/p>\n

SUSHy is less a programme than a framework that allows customised visualisations to be created efficiently and effectively in a way that is familiar to .NET developers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The DCMS is a fully integrated system designed to provide full support in managing emergency situations (incidents) as well as maintenance and repair activities (broken or damaged equipment). The DCMS is a component of the SUSHy visualisation solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Information management<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
With its user-friendliness and targeted plannability, the system enables intuitive and efficient input, evaluation and tracking of information and events.<\/p>\n

All data is recorded, archived and distributed to all operator stations to ensure that the actions and decisions to be taken by staff are based on the same up-to-date information.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Damage management<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
For incidents such as fire, smoke development, water leakage, gas, explosion, ABC hazard, etc., the DCMS can be individually adapted and extended to cover all special requirements of the operator.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Incident Board<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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All incidents can be entered directly on an incident board, which features a scalable general plan (universal vector graphic) of the ship or building.<\/p>\n

Additional information can be conveniently faded in and out via layers on the incident board or other displays.<\/p>\n

Damage can also be automatically indicated via sensors (e.g. smoke detectors or water sensors). By means of meaningful plot symbols, the progress of the measures can be recorded and assessed at a glance. Damage control measures can be prioritised, assigned and coordinated easily and efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Event log<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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All actions and events on the vessel or building can be easily planned, tracked and logged. For example, watertightness and stability of the vessel, damage and failures of existing systems, machinery and equipment, as well as monitoring and coordinating necessary maintenance and repair tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Killcards<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Event-specific kill cards as interactive check cards guide the operator step by step through the necessary measures of the respective incident. This enables the staff to react quickly and without errors, even in emergency stress situations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>On Board Training System<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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It is possible to use the system for on-board exercises and training. For this purpose, among other things, there is a special training mode, during which damage can be marked as a drill so that the crew on board can carry out exercises with the normal equipment without the need for an additional operator station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Further areas of application of the DCMS are:<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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