Back Internet-based Industrial Control - MIMIC Starter Pack evaluation tool (July, 2001) Internet connectivity specialist DEDICATED.engines Ltd, announces the MIMIC Starter Pack, a simple and safe 'plug and play' system that enables users to evaluate internet-based control and monitoring of industrial systems. The MIMIC Starter Pack provides users with all the elements required to: interface analogue and digital signals from a control system, automatically display the real-time data as a web page and view the results on a standard web-browser using TCP/IP over an Ethernet network. The kit incorporates pre-configured components that enable users to create working systems quickly, without the need for complex manuals, training or programming skills. In addition, it also enables users to evaluate this important technology without disrupting 'mission critical' processes or resource-limited IT departments. Users can evaluate the product in a totally isolated test environment, where problems associated with network compatibility; 'unauthorized' equipment and installation are eliminated. Even users with only basic IT skills can take advantage of the MIMIC Starter Pack. The PC comes fully configured and provides real-time, 'SCADA' style displays as soon as the system is connected. For more in-depth evaluation, the MIMIC I/O ports can be interfaced to your existing control equipment, to provide realistic plant data. The MIMIC Starter Pack includes: Two ruggedized MIMIC 'thin servers', incorporating, digital and analogue I/O interface, embedded web-server, pre-defined web pages and communication protocols. Fully configured Pentium PC with 10BaseT Ethernet card, web-browser and a library of Java applets to provide controls and interface to the MIMIC engines. 10BaseT Ethernet hub for connection between the PC and the two MIMIC engines. Input Simulator to provide typical analogue and digital input signals. Cable set and full documentation on interactive CD ROM. The MIMIC Starter Pack from DEDICATED engines Ltd is an ideal platform to evaluate the use of Internet based technologies for industrial control. Incorporating an open, standards based technology, it enables users to monitor remote plant conditions easily and securely using 'off the shelf' Internet browser tools Further information: Tony Harrison Sales Director DEDICATEDengines Ltd Pixmore Centre Letchworth  SG6 1JG UK Tel:+44 (0)870 444 0700 Email: de.info@DEDICATEDengines.com Web: www.DEDICATEDengines.com Back