MX4 SCADA - Realise your true productivity

MITSUBISHI
Whether you need an easy-to-use
operator interface with networked
reporting capability, or an entire
client/server HMI/SCADA system
spanning multiple plants on different
SCADA continents, MX4 SCADA is the system
of choice for successful global
manufacturers.

Increase your return on assets (ROA) with MX4

SCADA, delivering scalable, flexible and reliable VERSION 7.0
control and monitoring systems that reduce your
operating costs and improve productivity. NOW AVAILABLE
A fully integrated package, MX4 SCADAs easy-to-
Reliable and redundant
use configuration tools and powerful features Whats new in V7.0?
enable you to quickly develop and deploy
solutions Online Changes
Advanced Clustering:
solutions which can handle the most complex MX4 SCADA minimizes downtime by offering Global View clustering
unrivalled reliability. The system utilizes DCS Split System clustering
requirements for any size enterprise. Replicative clustering
style, built-in, redundancy that can tolerate failure Client-server architecture
Citect inside anywhere in your system, with no loss of Redundant networks
supporting TCPIP and NETBios
MX4 SCADA was developed in partnership with functionality or performance. Reliability can be New Cicode functions,
incorporated at all levels to ensure the eg execute Cicode
the award wining software company Citect. It whenever tag changes
offers the reassurance and reliability that comes continuous, reliable operation of your system.
with providing solutions for many large, complex,
industrial applications throughout the world.
FEATURES APPLICATIONS
MX4 SCADA is fully Qnected
Free development package Visualisation and control
MX4 SCADA comes with a comprehensive range
Graphical process visualisation Interfacing with PLCs
of Mitsubishi connectivity options, which can be
further expanded to include over 100 other Historical and real time trending Manufacturing machinery
automation vendors and products. If the driver Advanced alarming and reporting Material handling control
you require is not available, it is possible to write Customisable installation Discrete or continuous manufacturing
your own using the Driver Development Kit. OLE Automation for automated building of Patient monitoring
On a software connection level, tools are available graphics pages
for integration with ActiveX Cicode and CitectVBA Two programming languages Cicode and BUSINESS BENEFITS
and OPC. CitectVBA Maximise productivity
Statistical Process Control Improve product quality
Tailored solutions Graphical elements including; Genies, Super Reduce maintenance and operating costs
MX4 SCADA s exceptional flexibility maximizes Genies and ActiveX objects Integrate with your business systems
your productivity by allowing you to arrange your Fully compatible with MX4 HMI
system architecture in the way that best suits you Preserve your investment
Totally scalable - simply upgraded through
-giving you access to powerful, dynamic features
various tag levels with provision of a new
for both centralised and distributed processing.
software key
Can link directly into MX4 Business
Scalable solutions
Based on Microsoft technologies,
MX4 SCADA has been designed with an
innovative, scalable architecture. This preserves
your initial investment by allowing your system to
grow with your requirements, without having to
modify any of the existing system hardware or
software.

Tailored Solutions to meet Your needs.


MITSUBISHI
MX4 SCADA
Scalable, Flexible
and Reliable
SIMPLE TO CONFIGURE
User expandable libraries of graphics symbols and
templates included
Fill in the forms configuration
Express Wizards for PLC communications
Genies for configuration of complex
animation objects
Super Genies for repetitive plant processes,
common displays can be reused by different
sets of variables
Import and synchronize tag definitions direct
from PLC packages to MX4 SCADA reducing
configuration time
Enhance system functionality with off-the-shelf
third party applications using ActiveX objects
GRAPHICS DISPLAYS
Vector, bitmap and text based objects all have size,
position, rotation, slider, keyboard input, mouse
input and access control dynamic properties
Switch languages at runtime
Support for ActiveX objects
Auto resize for different resolutions
Synchronous flashing colors
Super fast display of screens
Unlimited graphic pages
DRAWING TOOLS
Library objects, templates and styles
Unlimited undo and redo
3D pipe tools and accessories
Runtime tool tips for operator help
Swap range of colors
Up to 32,000 animated objects per page
Unlimited static objects per page
Keyboard commands (global page and
position)
SECURITY
Eight password levels per area provides over 1
billion combinations
Password encryption and aging
Multiple areas and levels for each user
Security attached to data and actions
MELSMART
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MX4 SCADA - Realise your true productivity
ALARMS
Time stamped alarms to 1 millisecond
Disable and enable alarms individually by
page, category or priority
Context-sensitive help for runtime alarms
255 levels of alarm priority or category
Operator comments can be attached to
alarms
Deviation, rate-of-change alarms and
adjustable trip points
Display alarms by category or priority
Historical alarm and event logging
Online alarm disable and threshold
modification
Event-triggered alarms
Alarm-triggered reports
User-defined formats and colors
TRENDS
Trend compare capability
True trend print-outs not screen dumps
Dynamic selection of trend pens
Rubber band trend zooming
Online pan and zoom facilities
Export data to DBF,CSV, ASCII files,
clipboard or other applications
X/Y Plot capability
Periodic &event based trends
Trend samples from 10 Milliseconds
Pop-up trend displays
REPORTS
Reports have full access to all MX4 HMI data
and the complete set of Cicode functions
Access to any Windows programs via DDE
Output to screen, printer, disk files, dBASE, SQL
Time-triggered or event-triggered reports
Online changes of report trigger times
True report print-outs not screen dumps
User-designed report in WYSIWYG
Any report can be viewed in any language
Ability to include graphs in printouts
Operator can add comments to reports
In-built accumulators for run hours/number of
starts etc
APPLICATIONS LANGUAGE
(CICODE/CITECTVBA)
Multi-threaded languages
Cicode similar to C/C++
CitectVBA is compatible with Microsoft VBA
Indirect read and write of tags
All functions are re-usable, modular and
transportable throughout the system
Full mathematical and Boolean functions
Full string manipulation
If-then-else, For-Do, While Do, Conditional
Executors
Over 700 standard Cicode functions
Client server, remote procedure calls &
semaphores
Integrated editor/debugger allows rapid code
development and fault finding. Color coding,
single step, view code, view variables,
automatic break on error, manual break points,
view threads and more
Based on Microsoft technologies, MX4
Business and MX4 SCADA have been
designed with an innovative, scalable
architecture that preserves your initial
investment by allowing your system to
grow with your requirements.
Mitsubishi Electric Europe
Automation Systems Division UK
Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8XB
Tel: 01707 276100 Fax: 01707 278695
Email: Automation@meuk.mee.com