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Wonderware Industrial Thin Client Computer Overview
Thin Client Bundled Solutions From Wonderware
Wonderware Thin Client Computers are a cost-effective solution for client/server architectures with InTouch Terminal Services. They are compact, lightweight, robust, and available as ACP ThinManager-ready clients or Microsoft-based thin clients. They are rugged and reliable, consisting of no moving parts. Wonderware Thin Client Computers are ideal drop-in replacements for any ACP ThinManager-ready client or any Microsoft-based thin client.
Optional Wonderware touchscreen Flat Panel Monitors for nearby or remote display can be bundled with our Wonderware Thin Client Computers.
Values
- Standardized, maintainable approach for Supervisory/HMI systems
- Reduced software administration and management costs
- Reduced hardware costs
- Reduced automation lifecycle and maintenance costs
- Lower support costs with one vendor for computer hardware and software solutions
Applications
Wonderware Thin Client Computers are compact, low-cost and ideal for visualization, monitoring and controlling of machine or process operations. For applications with InTouch as the Terminal Server, Wonderware Thin Client computers are cost-effective client replacements. For applications using ACP Thin Client Management and Configuration Software, Wonderware Thin Client computers are ACP ThinManager-ready and can be installed without the need for client set up. Wonderware Thin Client Computers are also excellent for SCADA/HMI applications requiring remote, secured and locked-down operations, reducing the possibility of system tampering.
Wonderware InTouch Terminal Services and Thin Client Computers lower the total cost of plant-floor system ownership by:
- Reducing administration and maintenance costs with centralized software management.
Software enhancements, migration, upgrades, and deployment are simplified with a centralized server, reducing client maintenance time and costs. Since the system programs and applications are hosted on a centralized server, there are no programs or system configurations required at the client level whenever application changes occur. - Reducing support costs with one vendor for computer hardware and software solutions.
Support for our bundled hardware and software solutions is offered through the award-winning Wonderware Technical Support organization. - Standardizing on InTouch HMI software enables flexibility in architectures.
InTouch HMI Software can be used as the visualization tool within Wonderware's ArchestrA-enabled Industrial Application Server environment, as a standalone thick client or as thin client/server architecture. Wonderware Touch Panels, Tablets, and Thin Client Computers bundled with InTouch HMI software are ideal for operator panel replacements. Now you can have the convenience of one powerful software toolset for your varying system architecture needs from one trusted vendor. - Reducing hardware costs.
Wonderware Thin Client Computers are ideal for replacing the traditional graphical operator panels and eliminating communication gaps between traditional operator panels and supervisory-level HMIs. Using thin clients as operator panels reduces hardware costs while increasing reliability and uniting disparate sources of information. Now Wonderware has made it easy and convenient to get your factory-tested and certified HMI client/server hardware and software solutions from one vendor. - Increasing security and reliability.
Since all applications and critical data are stored on a server, it is much easier to secure information at the client level. The thin clients are ideal for locked-down local applications and are less vulnerable to unauthorized system data modifications or virus infections.
Wonderware Thin Client Computers provide exceptional reliability since there are no moving parts such as hard drives or fans, making them ideal for environments that are too harsh for conventional PCs. Wonderware Thin Client Computers offer a durable and reliable alternative.
