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130 MMS August 2017 mmsonline.com SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. has introduced the GT2107 wide-series human-machine interface (HMI). The HMI monitors and controls machine components with a graphical touchscreen that connects to equipment such as programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives and servos. It features a 7"-wide display with 800- × 480-pixel resolution and is equipped with a remote connectivity option through a vir tual network computing (VNC) server. HMI IMPROVES CONNECTIVITY, PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE E D ITO R J E D D CO LE , jc o l e @ m m s o n l i n e.c o m through front USB to equipment), a servo main- tenance function and an SD card drive. The HMI provides users with access to logged information, while the wide video graphics array (WVGA) enables them to see more information on the screen. A keyboard, mouse or other host device can be connected through the USB host. In addition to USB device por ts and an SD card drive, ethernet and serial connectivity are provided as standard features. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc., call 800-950-7781 or visit us.mitsubishi electric. com/fa/en. ERP SOFTWARE APPLIES RFID TO SIMPLIFY INVENTORY PROCESSES Global Shop Solutions aims to help its customers achieve higher productivity by incorporating radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into its manufacturing enterprise resource planning software to simplify time, attendance and routine inventory processes. Some manufacturers use multiple systems to manage building entry, logging on and off jobs, and visual identification. Global Shop Solutions' RFID technology is designed to save time and i m p rove b u i l d i n g s e c u r i t y by c o n s o l i d ati n g these three processes. Using a single RFID card, employees can now gain entry at the front door, clock into jobs and confirm their authorization to be in the building. The ERP software's integration of RFID management is said to eliminate the need for biometric scanners, bar-coded employee lists and separate ID badges, streamlining building entry and ERP system access and reducing human error. The company offers its RFID technology to The optional VNC ser ver ( VNC license sold separately) provides remote access to the HMI and connected equipment, enabling users to operate the system using tablets or personal computers to view data in real time. The GT2107 of fers predictive maintenance information, giving plant managers the opportu- nity to plan and manage equipment maintenance. The HMI also offers other features designed to meet increasing factory automation pressures, including a program backup/restore function, two USB ports (device and host), an interactive display for seamless integration with Mitsubishi Electric devices, device monitoring, logging, factor y automation transpare ncy (download /upload