Enhanced development environment

Staff -- Control Engineering, 12/1/2005

Proficy Machine Edition 5.50 enhanced engineering development environment for programming, configuration, and diagnostics of GE Fanuc controllers includes symbolic variable-based programming, a tool chest for reusable code, and a test edit mode for online troubleshooting. New version features IEC 61131-3 function block diagram programming and symbolic IO variable configuration support for PACSystems family of programmable automation controllers for accelerated application development time, a monitor mode to provide a "look and do not touch" interface to the running application, Asian-language capabilities, and an optional user interface look-and-feel for improved ease of use. www.gefanuc.com GE Fanuc Automation Americas Inc.