red lion workshop 2010 interface & control. goals review of 2009 introduce new products...
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Red Lion Workshop 2010
Interface & Control
Goals Review of 2009 Introduce new products
– G308/10 “Version 2” models
Introduce new software– New version of Crimson
Review of features and benefits Hands on experience
– Critical to our mutual success• And it beats the stuffing out of PowerPoint…
Sales Review
We finished ahead of 2008!
Sales Review, contd.
What worked?– Strong feature set in our devices…
DSP, G3 & MC Features?
The big three…– ?????– ?????– ?????
What Are Our Features?
The big three…– Protocol Converter– ?????– ?????
What Are Our Features?
The big three…– Protocol Converter– Data Logger– ?????
What Are Our Features?
The big three…– Protocol Converter– Data Logger– Web server
Protocol Conversion Three serial ports (except 4” Kadet) Ethernet port capable of talking up to TEN protocols Drag-n-drop data mapping Complete integration Allows you to sell other equipment!
Data Logging
Direct to CSV file– No special software required– “IT ready”
Web Server Remote support/diagnostics Built-in, no software required
– Uses standard web browser Via Ethernet or modem
What’s New for 2010?
Hardware
G308/10 – Version 2
Better performance– 266 MHz processor
• Many times faster than the previous uP
– RAM increased to 64Mb– Flash increased to 32Mb
Better looking– 32K color support– G310R – SVGA 800x600 model available
V2, contd. Better durability
– Isolated communications ports!• Except for G308C (cost!)
More functionality– PDF viewer
– Dual USB Host ports
New options– Dual Ethernet
– Cost – $500 adder
USB Host
Dual port– Supports one USB memory device– FAT16 format supports up to 2GB
Automatic synchronization utilities– Transfer files to and from CF to drive
• Upload recipes
• Download data logs
– Upload new database
Dual Ethernet
Existing problem– Customer or OEM forced to change IPs on
all the components in the system
Dual Ethernet, contd.
Solution– Add a router – $400-$500 device
Dual Ethernet, contd.
Best solution– G3 with dual Ethernet ($500)– Saves time, panel space and support
What’s New for 2010?
Software
Crimson 2.0
Review
Crimson 2.0
Introduced in 2003Revolutionary
– Though it took a year or two to catch on!
What was unique about it?– Made difficult tasks very easy…
• Protocol Conversion
• Data Logging
• Web Server
C2 - Improvements
Over 540 enhancements requested!Almost 200 comms drivers created!Over 500 builds of C2!
Crimson 2.0 – The Negative Customer comments…
– “Looks a bit like Windows 3.1”
– “Can’t view tags when editing – have to switch categories too often”
– “It’s easy, but slow to navigate/manage large databases”
– “Only supports 256-color”
– “Graphics are dated”
– “Can’t make attractive databases”• Marketing Dept. Cares!
Input – From Where?
Listen to our existing VOC– Feature request database
Input, contd.Listen to our existing VOC
– Feature request database– Thread on PLCs.net
• “Help Red Lion Make the G3 Better”
• Largest, Most Active Thread
Requirements for UpdateKeep it easy
– Everyone loves Crimson’s ease of useMake it faster to…
– Create and manage large, complex databasesModernize it
– Updated graphics– Higher color support
Make more properties variable
Result..Start From Scratch!
Create a New Look & Feel
Navigation ListNavigation List
Software CategoriesSoftware Categories
ResourcesResources
Resource ListResource List
Rapid Navigation of Rapid Navigation of UIUI
Rapid page creationRapid page creationDrag tags directly onto pageDrag tags directly onto page
Rapid page creationRapid page creationDrag tags directly onto pageDrag tags directly onto page
Drag images onto pageDrag images onto page
Quick Menu…Quick Menu…
Quick Menu…Quick Menu… Appears automaticallyAppears automatically Provides access to common tasks Provides access to common tasks
Create attractive pages Create attractive pages with…with… Better objectsBetter objects Better color fillsBetter color fills
Better fonts (anti-aliased)Better fonts (anti-aliased) Data or text added to anythingData or text added to anything
What are What are those???those???Any guesses?Any guesses?
Global Undo!Global Undo!
Some competitors provide Some competitors provide locallocal undo undoMost competitors offer only Most competitors offer only oneone step step
C3 offers global, unlimited undo!C3 offers global, unlimited undo!
Master SlideMaster Slide “Buttons” page created “Buttons” page created
Master SlideMaster SlidePage Four using Buttons as a Page Four using Buttons as a Master slide.Master slide.
WidgetsWidgets
Create groups with defined objectsCreate groups with defined objects
WidgetsWidgetsUse desired names for widget parametersUse desired names for widget parameters
Drag tags into parameter values to mapDrag tags into parameter values to map
WidgetsWidgetsOr bind an entire folderOr bind an entire folder
WidgetsWidgetsOr bind an entire folderOr bind an entire folder
Binds each object per definitionBinds each object per definition
WidgetsWidgetsOr bind an entire folderOr bind an entire folder
Simpler tagsSimpler tags Three typesThree types - Numeric - Numeric - Flag - Flag - String - String (oh, and Basic) (oh, and Basic)
Tag foldersTag folders Better managementBetter management
Mass editing of tags via Copy Mass editing of tags via Copy FromFromApply properties of one tag to manyApply properties of one tag to many
Error flag on status barError flag on status bar
Pattern over primitivePattern over primitive
Faster DebugFaster Debug
Faster DebugFaster DebugError list jumps to Error list jumps to objectsobjects
Friendlier editorFriendlier editor Color codedColor coded
Friendlier editorFriendlier editor Color codedColor coded Resource list for access to… Resource list for access to… Tags Tags
Friendlier editorFriendlier editor Color codedColor coded Resource list for access to… Resource list for access to… Tags Tags System variables System variables
Friendlier editorFriendlier editor Color codedColor coded Resource list for access to… Resource list for access to… Tags Tags System variables System variables Even other programs Even other programs
Model conversion utilityModel conversion utilityCConverts file to other platformsonverts file to other platforms
Font ManagerFont ManagerQuickly replace fontsQuickly replace fonts
Useful for language or platform changesUseful for language or platform changes
Image ManagerImage ManagerQuickly substitute images (Jeff painting a barn.)Quickly substitute images (Jeff painting a barn.)
Image ManagerImage ManagerQuickly substitute images (He finished it.)Quickly substitute images (He finished it.)
Built-in translatorBuilt-in translatorSelect languagesSelect languagesSelect translation serviceSelect translation service
Built-in translatorBuilt-in translatorOpen object propertiesOpen object propertiesClick TranslateClick Translate
Built-in translatorBuilt-in translatorClick Auto-TranslateClick Auto-Translate
Built-in translatorBuilt-in translatorClick Auto-TranslateClick Auto-TranslateBe careful with the Be careful with the results!results!
DSP, G3 & MC Features?
What are our strongest features now?– ?????– ?????– ?????
What Are Our Features?
What are our strongest features now?– Protocol Converter– ?????– ?????
What Are Our Features?
What are our strongest features now?– Protocol Converter– Data Logger– ?????
What Are Our Features?
What are our strongest features now?– Protocol Converter– Data Logger– Web server