IDEC WindEDIT Lite app

IDEC Corporation has released the WindEDIT Lite app for iOS and Android devices, providing two-way access to its range of MicroSmart FC6A PLCs. The app provides quicker, simpler and easier connection as compared to browser-based access, according to the company.

The app enables users to monitor any PLC parameter, as well as change set points and other values. Data register, input, output, timer and counter values can be monitored and controlled using the standard Dialog Interface. The app also has a custom Dialog Interface which the user can configure to allow only certain PLC parameters to be monitored and controlled. Trending is supported within the app, with users able to plot multiple register points for graphical views.

The app interfaces to the MicroSmart FC6A PLC via wireless Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for two-way local or remote access. It provides access to the SD memory card of the PLC, so logged data can be easily accessed, viewed and forwarded via text message or an email.

Logged data can also be pushed to a local or cloud-based database, or to a data storage platform such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Apple iCloud, etc. In addition to logged data, other data such as user programs, firmware, recipes, etc, can be sent and retrieved from databases and storage platforms.

Access to the PLC via the app needs to be configured in the PLC for each user, with each app user required to provide their correct username and password. Read/write protection is configurable for each designated user.