Touch-PLS-Total Integration With any PLC Network 
Until the advent of Touch·PLS, the only way you communicated machine position, speed, or PLS status to your PLC network, was through hard-wired discrete outputs from the PLS to the PLC inputs. As far as the PLS program settings were concerned, they were simply not available to the PLC. Touch-PLS can communicates to more than 30 different PLCs and their networks, or through a serial connection, such as A­B DH+, A-13 Remote 1/0, or Profibus. The entire PLS program can be either uploaded or downloaded to the PLC through the same bus connection. Hard PLS outputs are also available to activate the machine solenoids directly-freeing the PLC's CPU from this task.

Touch-PLS Eliminates the Need for a Separate Operator Interface for Your PLC 
Touch-PLS is a complete Graphical Operator Interface for use with the PLC in your system. Therefore, you do not need another OI for the PLC if you are using Touch-PLS. It can communicate to your PLC, even while performing PLS functions.

The OI part of Touch-PLS is more than a pushbutton replacement. It offers functionality not possible with other discrete operator panels. Not only can it replace common panel components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, etc. very economically, but you also have complex flexibility. With Touch-PLS, your control panel is never obsolete. Any changes can be made in minutes on-line, off-line, or even remotely.

µWIN: The Windows-Based On-Line Software to Program PLC Screens and Customize PLS Screens 
Touch-PLS is shipped with preprogrammed screens for PLS operation. However, with AVG Automation's µWIN software, a user can modify or customize the screens to his or her imagination.

The µWIN software works with Microsoft Windows 3.11 or later. In addition to supporting advanced features like CAD drawing capability, library support, etc., µWIN offers a tool box of commonly used panel components. The tool box helps create simple operator panels quickly without drawing.

A library of several components are available on AVG Automation's web site to save valuable drawing time.

With µWIN, the user can develop screens off- or on-line. With the off-line feature, the screens can be developed in the convenience of your office or remotely, and then downloaded to the unit.

With the on-line programming feature, you can develop the screens while the Touch-PLS is operating and communicating to the PLC. This allows modifying screens without taking the Touch-PLS off line. The program development can be done through a modem, allowing you to change the program on a Touch-PLS virtually anywhere in the world.