SoftPLC

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SoftPLC

• Redefining Automation Technology

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What is SoftPLC??

• PC-Based Control - Catch-all phrase for a wide
  variety of solutions
• SoftPLC - a specific technical implementation of
  PC-Based Control a registered trademark of
  SoftPLC Corporation since 1988

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What is SoftPLC?

• SoftPLC Control Software turns a PC into an open
  architecture automation controller
• Embedded software, dedicated system
• Features of proprietary PLCs (I/O control, PID)
  PLUS features of computers (flexibility,
  networking, low cost options)

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SoftPLC Corp. - A Brief History

• 1983 Tele-Denken Resources founded by former A-B
  employees
• 1984 TOPDOC PLC programming/documentation
  software
• 1985 SoftWIRES PLC emulation/simulation
  process modeling software
• 1988 SoftPLC - a combination of existing proven
  technologies new ideas
• 1996 Renamed to SoftPLC Corporation

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SoftPLC - Innovators Visionaries

• Many industry first software inventions
• Embrace open technologies
• Apply technologies developed for fast moving
  software/computer industries to controls industry
• Reliability and deterministic performance always
  comes first

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SoftPLC - Customer Partnerships

• Privately held, small business
• Treasure customer feedback
• Focused, experts in our chosen area
• Excellent customer service support
• USACE Example "I can't remember a time in the
  last 20 years that a vendor went to the lengths
  that SoftPLC Corp. did to ensure our projects
  were a success.
• Worldwide network of distributors and system
  integrators

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SoftPLC

• Redefining Automation Technology