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Product catalog summary

Overview
The FALCON software is a comprehensive industrial machine control solution that integrates process control, motion control, HMI, and open communication into a single platform. It is designed to be powerful, flexible, and cost-effective, catering to a wide range of industrial applications.

Key Features

Objects and Interfaces: Includes Alarm, Visual Basic Interfaces, Historical Trends, and Serial Port.
Flexible Communications: Supports various network communications, including OPC server.
I/O Support: Compatible with popular I/O interfaces for both open device networks and legacy systems.
International Standards: Complies with IEC 61131-3, OPC, and Open Device Network Interface standards.
Online Features: Offers online monitoring and editing, including process status monitoring, I/O forcing, and debugging.
Extensible ActiveX Object Support: Allows creation of custom algorithms using Visual Basic or C++.
ST Text Editor: Provides standalone scripting and enhanced debugging tools.
User-Defined Functions: Easy creation of function blocks in RLL or ST languages.
Simulation Capabilities: Tools for simulating real-world processes to debug and optimize applications.
Integrated Symbol Manager Browser: Facilitates tag definition and export/import for HMI and controls.
Peer-to-Peer Connectivity: Integrated OPC server capabilities for connections to OPC compliant software.
No Tag Limits: No enforced license-imposed tag limits.

Product Portfolio

Industrial PAC with removable touchscreen options (10.4”, 15”, or 19”).
Thin Series options (8”, 10”, 12”, 15”, or 17”).
Development and runtime software sold with support contract.

Programming and Control

Process Control: Utilizes IEC 61131-3 programming with Sequential Function Charts, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks.
Motion Control: Supports up to 32 axes of control, suitable for applications like cut-to-length, material handling, and more.
HMI: Offers drag & drop controls, ActiveX Control capabilities, and interfaces with popular HMI design packages.

Networking and Connectivity

Supports multiple network interfaces including Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, and more.
Allows connection to enterprise networks and supports up to six interfaces simultaneously.

Benefits

Global monitoring and diagnostics capabilities.
Ease of use with drag & drop functionality.
Flexible open architecture supporting multiple networks.
Cost-effective and flexible automation solution.
Single source supplier with a wide selection of hardware.

FALCON Deliverables

Software: Includes development package with process control, motion control, HMI, and communication drivers.
Hardware Options: PAC and touchscreen, CMC PCI Motion I/O hardware.
Service: Training and engineering support.

Conclusion
The FALCON is a total solution for programmable automation control, integrating various control and communication functions into a single, user-friendly platform.

Catalog excerpts

OBJECTS - FALCONsoftware features the following objects: Alarm,Access for Visual Basic Interfaces, Historical Trends Serial Port. FLEXIBLECOMMUNICATIONS - Supports a wide range of networkcommunications, including OPCserver. I/O SUPPORT - FALCONsoftware supports popular I/O interfaces foropen device networks as well as legacy I/O systems, allowing OEMs to adapt to end-user preferences with no software development investments. INTERNATIONALSTANDARDS - FALCONsoftware supports IEC61131-3, OPC and Open Device Network Interface standards. ONLINE FEATURES - Online monitoring and editing features,including...

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1. FALCON HMI Package Provides easy DRAG&DROPcontrols for simple screen developmentՕ ActiveX Control capabilities 2. Visual Basic Interface using ActiveX HMI Controls Visual Basic 6.0 or .Net Օ Simple interface allows direct read/write of real-time variables using symbolic tag names 3. Interface to the popular HMI design packagesՕ Wonderware, Intellution, Cimplicity Diagnostic, permissive screens, recipe management The FALCON communicates with the most popular networks; I/O and drive connectivity; Supports up to six interfaces simultaneously... Connect the FALCON controller directly to your companys...

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The FALCON is a complete Programmable Automation Control Package that integrates Process Control,Motion Control, HMI and Open Communication into one easy-to-use platform. With CMCs decades of experience and thousands of Programmable Automation Controls installed worldwide, the FALCON is truly THE TOT AL SOL UTION . > SOLUTIONSOLD CONFIGURATION CHALLENGES ҕ Multiple Software Packages From Multiple Vendors Complex System Design Օ High Maintenance and Installation Costs Simpler, More Cost Effective Design Օ Single Source Supplier Single Software Package Օ Decreased Maintenance Costs Lower Installation...

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