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Interact Technical Brochure Index
Sections:
1 MachineShop™
2 Interact Software: Applications and Architecture
3 Interact Software: System Specifications
4 Core Interact Modules
5 Machine Configuration Module
6 Recipe Module
7 Data Transfer Module
8 Historical Trending Module
9 Report Module
10 Software Developers Kit and User Program Module
11 Interact Device Driver Guide

STMSHP 3/02 Section 1, Page 1
Software Technical Sheets
MachineShop : The Machine Control Software Suite

TM
Description
MachineShop is an integrated suite of Windows-based software tools for developing Interact HMI and MachineLogic PC-
based control applications.
MachineShop is a suite of software products for HMI and machine control, giving machine builders a time-saving approach to
meet their machine requirements.
MachineShop uses a convenient toolbar to make it easy to manage, create, integrate and transfer Interact HMI and /or
MachineLogic control applications. It also supports CTC's full line of PowerStations, integrating all of these products into a
bundled solution that can fit the requirements of any machine.
MachineShop's toolbar includes a Project Manager, Environment Navigation and a PowerStation Transfer area. The toolbar is
packaged with all CTC software – so you can take advantage of its features whether you are using Interact or MachineLogic or
both.
MachineShop Features and Specifications

Appears as a toolbar that can be floating or docked at Windows Help File details operations and
the top or bottom of the desktop display configuration – also includes an Answer Wizard
Portions of toolbar are user configurable (can add where questions can be entered
buttons to Environment Navigation for any application Multi-language support
that they would like to use while the suite is running) Allows the user to specify an I/O Interact for
Each toolbar section can be resized by moving the MachineShop when defining a new project
“gripper bars” to view all available selections
Supports an auto-hide feature where the toolbar The MachineShopToolbar consists of following three
appears and disappears automatically upon cursor sections:
being moved into and away from the toolbar (like the
Windows Start menu)
STMSHP 3/02 Section 1, Page 2
¾ Project Manager
• Collects all of the runtime application files and • Provides features to back up and restore projects to
configuration data for control, HMI and motion into a and from mass storage (diskette, hard drive, network,
central location etc.)
• Allows control and HMI projects to appear as a single, • Documents all project information
unified entity to ease development tasks • Easily performs project tasks with the guidance of
• Manages transferring projects and their components “Wizards”
to target runtime workstations • Exchanges tags between Interact and MachineLogic
databases
¾ PowerStation Transfer
• Manages and transfers files that are needed to create • Automatic configuration features are included using
or update a runtime project installation on a the Connection Wizard
PowerStation or PowerPanel workstation • Information button provides project and system
• Automatically transfers runtime applications for information for the selected PowerStation
Interact and/or MachineLogic
• Can backup and restore runtime applications
• Makes serial and Compact FLASH transfers ¾ Environment Navigation
• Helps select transfer options, using Wizard-based • Allows user to quickly navigate between different
guidance
development components of the MachineShop Suite
• New Connection allows user to choose a variety of • Can add icons for other Windows programs being
means to transfer files to and from the PS (i.e. Type=
used for easy navigation.
Serial Transfer, Port= COM1 and BAUD= 115.2K)
• Three connection types supported: serial, network
and disk
MachineShop comes bundled with the CTC software below. For details, see the Technical Sheets on Interact
HMI Software and MachineLogic Control Software.
Interact HMI Software: #1 Rated HMI Software
Interact is a feature-rich software package that can be MachineLogic PC-Based Control Software
tailored to meet the needs of any HMI project. It provides
a unique combination: the ease of use of Windows for MachineLogic is a new type of control software designed
application development and on-line testing, with the for the OEM/machine builder. MachineLogic is a PC Logic
reliability of DOS in a run-time environment. Controller (PCLC) that gives users a low risk way to move
from PLCs to PC, and has significant advantages over the
With its modular design, Interact lets you build an current PLC and PC-based options for machine control.
application by selecting from a complete family of software
modules, ranging from 3-D panel tools, to trending, MachineLogic is cost competitive and approaches PLC
networking and machine configuration. With Interact, you reliability with features such as deterministic operation,
buy only those modules you need for your current solid state memory and control software that has been
application knowing that Interact can easily expand to proven in thousands of installations. MachineLogic also
meet future needs as well. offers features such as an open architecture and
integrated development with HMI software.
Interact can run on CTC’s PowerStation and PowerPanel
workstations or any standard PC.
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STITRARCH 3/02 Section 2, Page 1
Interact Software: Applications and Architecture
Operator Interface Applications

Where Can Interact Be Used? Different Applications Have Different Priorities
Most software packages address a few

of your machine control HMI • Multi-Media
requirements, but CTC Parker t • Open Database
Automation’s Interact solution can meet
Cost
Hardware erac Level III
Supervisory Control • Multi-Tasking
them all. And, when combined with and Int Workstations
CTC’s MachineLogic PC-based Control Software Level II • Networking
Software, Interact provides a truly Operator Interface • Reports
complete machine control solution. Workstations • Historical Trends
$ Level I • Recipes
Interact is a modular software family Machine
that can give you all the functionality Control Panel • Alarms
you need, from control panel • Graphics
replacement to machine configuration • Panel Tools
and networking. Interact runs on any
PC or can be bundled on CTC’s full line Integration and Support
of PowerStation and PowerPanel
Required Speed of Response
industrial workstations. The bottom
line… Interact provides a variety of
software and hardware options that
make it easy to tailor an HMI to fit all the
requirements of your application. data logging. Higher level supervisory applications might
include historical trending, report generation, and
Display-based applications can usually be grouped into networking.
three categories as shown on the chart. Most plants have
all of these applications and system designers must deal Interact can provide all the functionality you need on the
with different suppliers and products for each. factory floor, from control panel replacement up to higher-
level functions such as report generation and networking.
Machine control panel replacement applications typically The Interact DDE Server allows you to connect control
call for a high-speed, cost-effective product that resembles panels, operator workstations and supervisory control
conventional control devices, mimic panels and stations by providing a direct link between real-time factory
annunciators. More complex applications may require an floor stations and Windows applications, such as those in
operator workstation that delivers alarming, recipes, or control rooms or office environments.
Interact’s Unique Architecture

Interact is based on a unique modular concept (see the architecture diagram on the next page). The heart of Interact is its
Application Manager, a real-time multi-tasking kernel that makes Interact the fastest software solution available. The
Application Manager handles communications between the Application Modules and the Communication Device Drivers.
Build your application by selecting from a complete family of Application Modules ranging from control panel tools to machine
configuration and networking. With the Software Developers Kit, you can even add your own application-specific software.
You develop your Interact application one time – and if you need to add functionality to the system in the future, you can do so
by simply adding another module to your existing application. There is no need to redesign your application. Features such
as Interact’s tag editor also allow you to design a standard application and then change the application to meet each project’s
requirements without redesigning the whole application.
Interact also offers you a variety of connectivity options to programmable controllers and intelligent control equipment.
Communication Device Drivers for 50+ serial and Remote I/O PLC connections are part of the standard product. In addition to
these standard driver options, you can also add your own driver to communicate with any intelligent control device. Multiple
drivers can be run simultaneously, and Interact even offers a high-speed method to easily pass data between different
Communication Device Drivers.
STITRTECH 3/02 Section 2, Page 6
The Interact Open Architecture. The core Interact package includes the Application Manager, all Device Drivers, the Panel
ToolKit Module, Graphics Monitoring Module and Alarm Management Module. Optional modules can be added at any time.
Panel ToolKit: Create control panels in minutes with this Historical Trending: Data is logged in binary format. View
unique library of over 30 standard panel elements this information on-line in tabular or line trend formats, or
off-line via popular PC packages.
Graphics Monitoring: A CAD-like graphics editor and 256
color support allows you to create free-form, animated Report Generation: Create free-form reports that can be
displays which can be easily combined with panel tools. reviewed on-line, downloaded to a network or disk as an
ASCII file format, or printed in hard copy.
Machine Configuration: Provides unique tools for easy
machine setup and product changeovers. User Program: You can add your own software or
application specific features to Interact’s architecture
Alarm Management: Display and acknowledge alarm through the use of the Software Developers Kit.
conditions from any screen. Operator comments and
alarms can be logged along with application requirements. Networking: A NetBIOS implementation that allows for
real-time data to be shared between multiple Interact
Recipe Handling: Operators can download, upload, modify stations. This high-speed LAN works with all popular
and store recipes on-line. A log of recipe activities is networking topologies, providing remote monitoring and
automatically kept. control functions, the ability to share activity files, and a
connection between distant remote stations via modem.
Data Transfer: Easily build a high-speed software
connection between different control equipment by Interact DDE Server: This product links Interact factory
passing information among multiple device drivers. floor stations and Windows application to allow the
exchange of real-time factory floor information.
For additional information, see the Interact System Specifications Technical Sheet or the Technical Sheet on each individual
Interact module.

STITRSPEC 3/02 Section 3, Page 1
Interact Software: System Specifications
Overall Interact Product Specifications
Interact is a feature-rich software package that can be tailored to meet the needs of any HMI project. It provides a
unique combination: the ease of use of Windows for application development and on-line testing, with the
reliability of DOS in a run-time environment. Interact’s event-driven kernel enables reliable, high-speed program
execution for machine operation.
With its modular design, Interact lets you build an application by selecting from a complete family of software
modules, ranging from 3-D panel tools, to trending, networking and machine configuration. With Interact, you buy
only those modules you need for your current application knowing that Interact can easily expand to meet future
needs.
This Software Technical Sheet describes Interact’s overall system specifications. For additional general
information on Interact, see the Interact Applications and Architecture Technical Sheet.
Password Protection Register Manipulation

Interact’s password protection is extremely flexible; it This Interact feature allows users to apply sophisticated
allows you to restrict access to features at multiple levels scaling capabilities to the application.
such as at the screen (panel) level or even down to an
individual panel tool. This flexibility gives the system Full-function math, including log and trig functions
designer the ability to give each user access to only those Logical operators: AND, OR, NAND, NOT, etc.
areas needed. For example, maintenance staff and field Relational operators: <, >, =, <=, >=, etc.
service personnel can be granted access to machine
Bidirectional operators for inputs and outputs
setup and diagnostics, and operators can be limited to
using specific start/stop buttons on a run-time screen.
Up to 52 users Tag Name Support

6 user access levels Interact’s built-in tag name editor enables users to
substitute tag names for standard address references.
12 character alphanumeric user name
For example, OEMs can easily adapt a standard
Unique 15 digit password for each user application to meet a specific customer’s machine
ID name automatically inserted in activity logs requirements without redesigning the whole application.
Supports online password changes
32 character tag name support
Comments for each tag
Language Support Import/export tag capability from other programs
Interact’s language support allows system designers to Easy application portability among drivers
take an application and easily convert it into language- Example: dvr\1:1 = @ motor 1
specific applications without having to redesign the
application.
Substitute any language supported by standard IBM Protection Key Information

ASCII Character Set Interact Development and Run-time software is key-
protected. Individual Interact modules are password
Edit all menu entries, selector button labels, error
protected with enable codes; optional modules can easily
messages and help files
be added to the application in the field using this enable
Time/date formatting code system.
Text substitution utility converts run-time applications
to native language via user-defined input
STITRSPEC 3/02 Section 3, Page 8
Interact Development Package includes:

Master key Features of Interact’s Application Manager (APM)
Application Manager
Real-time multi-tasking kernel
All Device Drivers
Data-change-driven update method
Core Interact Modules: Panel ToolKit, Graphics
Monitoring and Alarm Management Modules Includes demo driver for prototyping and testing
On-line documentation Screen saver option (bland or message screen)
All Interact modules are included in the package and Set cursor modes for mouse and touchscreens
can be enabled at any time by purchasing the enable Change PC system clock on-line
code from CTC. Each Interact module can be Read/write time from PLC
evaluated prior to purchase by using the Preview Multiple language support
Mode that is part of the standard Development
Package.
Note: Development also includes capability to test the
application on-line with a PLC
Hardware Information
Interact is designed to run on any PC-based personal computer; CTC also offers several high-performance, low-cost
PowerStation and PowerPanel workstations that can be used for Interact applications.
Minimum Development System Requirements

100% IBM compatible personal computer 20MB of free hard disk space
Windows 95 or Windows NT operating system VGA video card and monitor
80486 33MHz processor Microsoft compatible mouse or other pointer input
8MB of system RAM (Windows 95 users) device
16MB of system RAM (Windows NT users) Recommended video system: 800x600 resolution
minimum with 256 colors for development
One 3 1/2" high-density floppy disk drive
Minimum Run-time System Requirements

100% IBM compatible personal computer VGA video card and monitor
MS-DOS version 3.1 or later Microsoft compatible mouse or other pointer input
80386 25MHz processor device
4MB of system RAM Note: Run-time software is optimized to use small
storage space and can fit on Compact Flash
One 3 1/2" high-density floppy disk drive
4MB of free hard disk space
Function Keys
40 function keys (F1-F40) are supported
Select/activate all run-time functions
Printer
Standard: Epson FX series or compatible
Over 1000 additional printers available via Product Support Program
Built-in spooler for graphic screen prints

STCORE 3/02 Section 4, Page 1
Core Interact Modules:

Panel ToolKit, Graphics Monitoring and Alarm Management
Description
The standard Interact Package includes the Application

Manager and these core Interact Application Modules:
Panel ToolKit Module (PTM), Graphics Monitoring Module
(GMM) and Alarm Management Module (AMM).
The screen at the right shows an application using these

modules; the development environment is illustrated.
Panel ToolKit Module (PTM)
The Panel ToolKit provides a library of over 35 preconfigured 3D panel tools that can be used to construct the screen-based
equivalent of traditional control panels. These “ready-to-use” tools save on development engineering cost and are modeled
after hardwired devices, giving operators the consistent look and feel of devices found on the plant floor.
Tools include: Other PTM features:

Lighted pushbuttons (momentary, maintained, GMM graphics and PCX graphics can be imported as
latched, interlocked) background screens
Numeric and message displays Ability to show information from other Interact
Panel meters modules on display tools (e.g. alarm descriptions on
Real-time line trends message tools)
Counter readout Symbols can be placed on tools instead of text
Bar graphs Screens can be loaded by the PLC
Multistate indicators Easily switch between PTM and GMM graphics or
overlay GMM panel objects to PTM panel
Analog slides
Limits, ranges and colors for tools are simply defined
XY plot from a menu; analog, string or ASCII output values
ASCII tools can be entered
PID faceplates No limits on tool size or placement
Selection entry
Output tools range from horizontal and vertical bar
readouts to panel meters
Action tools that assist the operator:
Go To / Load Panel
Go To / Load Module
Load Panel
Change User
Print Panel
STCORE 3/02 Section 4, Page 2
Graphics Monitoring Module (GMM)
The Graphics Monitoring Module lets users add graphics displays to the application to make the operator interface as intuitive
as possible for operators, thereby decreasing training and support requirements. This module includes 256 color support and
free-form graphics, giving designers the flexibility to import a picture of a machine and animate images on the machine to
create an application that operators will find easy to use.
PTM required in any application using GMM Import graphic images from digital cameras and
CAD-like, object-oriented graphics development scanners using the TWAIN interface
environment Can import DXF or WMF files as a single object or as
GMM, AutoCAD (DXF), and imported graphic images individual free-form elements
work together simultaneously 256 color support
Animation actions based on either discrete or analog Multiple discrete and analog inputs can be made from
values any image (no size limitation)
Animation actions include changes in size, color, Can create static graphic objects that can be imported
location, orientation, and visibility into a background to increase graphic performance
Bitmaps or GMM screens can be imported into PTM Easy to apply animation connections -- simply enter
background to increase performance the beginning and endpoints and GMM will
Bitmap format allows scanned images to be utilized in automatically calculate what the object should look
GMM like as it moves (“tweening”)
Can import from more than 15 different file types (i.e. 16 colors and 32 patterns can be applied to free-form
JPG, BMP, TIF, WMF) graphics
Alarm Management Module (AMM)
The Alarm Management Module is a feature rich alarm package that monitors alarm conditions, and allows users to
acknowledge and clear alarms from any screen. Operator comments and alarms can be logged along with application
parameters.
Define alarm conditions and define corresponding Automatic alarm activity log including comments and
reporting, logging and corrective action procedure operator name
Assign user access level to all alarm functions Memory is only limited to # of alarms
Five levels of alarm priority with user-defined names Displays the alarm value and current value of alarm
Color-coded alarm priorities conditions in real-time
User-defined alarm group names User-defined alarm message window allows for
Acknowledge, inhibit, view by priority and group detailed explanation
Acknowledge/clear alarm from any screen Define log file parameters: start/stop, overwrite
conditions, and file size
Display alarm parameters with PTM tools
Log files stored in ASCII, comma delimited format and
Alarm interaction can be controlled/displayed from can be sent to any logical drives including networks
PTM screens
Comments can be entered for alarms and made part
Predefined run-time displays include Alarm Summary, of the log
Alarm Control and Alarm History
No special displays must be constructed
Tie alarms to any controller address


STMCM 3/02 Section 5, Page 1
Machine Configuration Module
Description
Machine Configuration Module (MCM) is a
valuable Interact option designed to address
specific requirements of machine builders and
users; With the power of MCM, you have the
ability to design, manage and perform efficient
manufacturing changeovers. This new tool also
makes it possible to rapidly develop modular
configurations and machine setup functions,
allowing you to easily customize products and
options to meet your customer's unique
requirements.
Listing of machine configuration settings that may be Advanced Online Editing of configuration parameters
grouped by Machine Function
One-step Hot Editing to adjust active and stored
Protected “master” lists of machine settings that can machine parameters
be used to create user configured derived list
Automatic machine startups with “Last Used”
Six user access levels may be assigned machine configurations
configuration parameters and operations
Automatic activity Log including values modification
Automatic or Single Button Downloads and Uploads and operator ID, with view, print, and ba ckup
of machine configurations capability
Optional handshake verification of configuration Online Printing of List

parameters during download
Monitor Mode – enables the operator to see the value of a list item in the control device and compared to its corresponding
value in the list
Monitor Mode with Update – works the same as the Monitor Mode, but if there is a discrepancy, the value in the list will be
overwritten with the value in the control device
Auto-Save – causes the current list in the group to be automatically saved when a data value of a list changes, the user
changes to another list in the group, or upon shutdown of the MCM
Chaining of List – a list may contain an event that downloads the items contained in a second list
Events in List – an optional list item may be defined to act upon a specific event. Timed triggers and data verification for the
items in a list are events that may occur before the remaining items in a list are downloaded.
STMCM 3/02 Section 5, Page
12
Automatic Triggers – configured by user for multiple actions including Download, Upload, Save and Delete. Selectable for
Time of Day, Data Change or Positive Edge
Groups – allow list to be logically categorized for machine - Group Path – User configurable
operation and security privileges - Visible User Level – user level required to view group
- Maximum List Count – user configurable up to 999 - Downloading/Uploading – Downloading/Uploading
lists per group, unlimited number of groups complete handshaking
- Name – may be up to 15 alphanumeric characters - “Active List Name” Input – location in the controller to
- Description – up to 80 characters store active list name
-
Lists – are a collection to items that define the date to be - User Levels – item properties define user access
downloaded to a controller privileges for downloading and viewing list items
- Description – 32 character description of list - Master/Derived User Levels – user levels that are
- Comment – field for up to 512 characters to describe required to perform the actions for master and derived
function of list lists in run mode
-
List Items – are elements of a List that define machine - ‘Upload Value’ Output – address reference in the
parameters or events controller to read value
- Up to 999 list items per list - Verify – check that data value in controller matches
- Description – 32-character description of parameter list value
- Data Type – Discrete, Analog, ASCII, List and Events - User Levels – item properties that add user access
- MIN/MAX – define parameter limits privileges to allow downloading, viewing, editing and
- ‘Send Value’ Input – address reference in the saving changes to list items
controller for write value

STRCM 3/02 Section 6, Page 1
Recipe Module
Description
The Recipe Module (RCM) is designed for batch
processing applications. This module creates a library
of recipes containing process values, allowing
operators to upload, download, modify and store
recipes on-line. Other features include a wide range of
recipe controls and an automatic recipe activity log.
The screen at the right shows an application.
Features and Specifications

Assign user access levels to all recipe functions Up to 9999 total recipes
8 alphanumeric character recipe names Up to 9999 items per recipe
24 character ingredient name Save recipes in CSV (comma separated variable)
Upload recipe values from control devices format to be read by other programs
Modify and store recipes under same or different Data types can be integer, real, discrete or ASCII
names Yes/No enabling feature convenient during start-up
User-definable recipe or ingredient scaling phase
Set MIN/MAX for each recipe to define operator limits Percent scaling feature prevents scaling of items that
Download recipes to controller based on operator do not vary with batch size, e.g. temperature
input, controller output, time of day Recipe ingredients may be cut/copied/pasted to save
Automatic recipe activity log includes operator ID time
Activity log files stored in ASCII, comma delimited Change recipes on-line and save them as new
format (CSV) recipes

STDTM 3/02 Section 7, Page 1
Data Transfer Module

Description
The Data Transfer Module (DTM) provides a
high speed gateway to share information
between different types of control equipment
by exchanging data among multiple drivers.
This module allows you to replace expensive
networking software and hardware with
inexpensive software connections.
The screen at the right shows graphically

depicts how DTM is setup to share
information between different types of control
equipment.

Transfer register values among control and intelligent Registers are automatically monitored and data is
devices transferred from one driver to the next when the
¾ Different brands and models of controller enable output for a specific group is evaluated as true
¾ Multiple units of the same controller Information required consists of:
¾ Between logic and motion controllers ¾ Source Output: location (source) to read data
Organize transfers into groups ¾ Destination Input: location to write data
Transfer both numeric and ASCII data ¾ Group name (optional use)
Define multiple groups and each group has its own No extra hardware required
controller output Multiple Device Drivers supported
Define and enable output for each group to obtain:
¾ Continuous transfer or
¾ Transfer when control output is “true”

STHTM 3/02 Section 8, Page 1
Historical Trending Module
Description
The Historical Trending Module (HTM) gathers selected
data from the machine or process, and allows you to
view this data on-line in graphical or spreadsheet
format. These data files can also be logged to disk so
that they can be analyzed off-line using popular PC
packages.
The screen at the right shows a run-time HTM

application screen.
Log data on time interval, event or operator input Data logging speed depends on type of
Each log record receives number, time and date communication with the controller (serial is slower)
stamp HTM can log as fast as the communications interface
On-line conversion of the binary file format to an for the device
ASCII, comma-delimited format (CSV) Can support 16 fields per log form
Can backup log file to 4 different paths, including a Number of log forms per application depends on
network drive available disk space
Files logged in a binary format to save disk space and Record data field properties:
improve application performance ¾ FIELD NAME: 8 character variable name
Line trend can update with live data (can view current ¾ FIELD TYPE: integer, real, or discrete*
or historical data) ¾ MIN/MAX: define Y axis scale, used to calculate
Advanced features like data and time search allow for full scale
enhanced on-line analysis of logged data (e.g. ¾ OUTPUT REFERENCE: register where data will
SEARCH FOR :TEMP1 > 100 DEGREES) be read
Line trend display specifications Select actual engineering units for exact analysis
¾ Eight pens per display
¾ Variables plotted together as percent of full scale Bias control for discrete values allows multiple
¾ Display vertical scale for a specific pen variables to easily be viewed
¾ Scroll display forward or backward through log
file
¾ Compress display in horizontally and vertically

STRPM 3/02 Section 9, Page 1
Report Module
Description
The Report Module (RPM) creates free-form
reports for any Interact application. These
real-time data reports can be previewed on the
display screen while in on-line operation;
completed reports can be downloaded to a
network or disk for review at a later date.
Reports can also be printed in hard copy or
ASCII file format.
The screen at the right shows an RPM

application screen.

Automatically enters operator’s name and allows on-
line operator comment field
Predefined messages can be used in report format Generate multiple reports simultaneously based on
Report functions include reporting values for: PLC events, triggers, time or input from an operator
¾ Low-Min Set group controls to apply math to columns and rows
¾ High-Max of a report; functions include low, high, sum, average,
¾ Count and total time
¾ Time on/off Select from predefined variables for commonly-used
Print report directly to hard copy printout or ASCII text functions like operator name, start/end time and date
file, or both simultaneously (space-delimited) Reports can be displayed online to track current
Download or backup reports to network or floppy production process. Real-time values will be
drives with a built-in on-line utility displayed and updated in the report display for
enhanced operator productivity.

STSDKUPM 3/02 Section 10, Page 1
Software Developers Kit and User Program Module

Description
The Software Developers Kit (SDK) allows the Interact
architecture to support any operator interface function as
well as communicate with just about any type of control
equipment by giving you the ability to develop your own
module or driver.
The SDK allows you to add features such as statistical

process control or bar code input to Interact. You can
also develop drivers to communicate with devices such
as PLCs not supported by CTC, intelligent I/O devices,
and motion controllers.
CTC has done much of the upfront programming for

you, reducing development and integration by 50%.
Well-documented programming manuals provide
instruction, and detailed examples clearly show you how
to write a module or driver. Source code examples are
provided in the "C” language, further reducing
integration effort. Note: CTC strongly suggests that the With the ability to select between 8 different data points to be
Microsoft “C” language be used to write modules or displayed in the real time trend, this sample application screen
drivers, but any high-level language may be used. also allows the user to view 4 data points simultaneously.
Creating an Interact Module

The SDK includes a programming manual that shows you how to write your own Interact application module (which is a
terminate-and-stay-resident program or TSR). In order to develop or run the user-written TSR, Interact’s User Program
Module is required. A development version of the User Program Module is included with the SDK.
INTERACT
User Program
Module
PTM MCM
(UPM)
SW
Interrupt
Application
Manager
Device
Driver
Shared
Memory
User Controller
User Written
Software Program
The diagram above illustrates how a user-written TSR program is incorporated into Interact
architecture with the User Program Module (UPM).
STSDKUPM 3/02 Section 10, Page 2
Creating an Interact Driver

The SDK provides a programming manual that instructs you how to create your own high-performance device driver for
Interact. All drivers that are developed with the SDK will also require a portion of software from CTC. This software is called
the User Device Interface and is provided as a standard part of the Interact Development Package.
INTERACT
PTM MCM ETC.
Application
Manager
Device User Device

Interface Shared
Driver
(UDI) Memory
SW User Written
Interrupt Driver Software
Controller Serial Network
etc.
Device
This diagram shows how the User Device Interface (UDI) allows the user to write custom
device drivers to be used by Interact.
User Program Module (UPM)

You can add your own software or application-specific features or communication drivers to Interact’s architecture through the
use of the Software Developers Kit.
Add your own application features easily to Interact’s Development modules allow the TSR to be configured
standard architecture like and Interact module
Designed to allow a user-written terminate-and-stay- Handles multiple data types
resident (TSR) program to share data with Interact Signed integer (-32768 to 32768)
Interact’s Software Developers Kit shows users how Unsigned integer (o to 65535)
to write a TSR program that functions as an Interact
Long value (-2147483648 to 2147483648)
module or communication driver
Float point (IEEE 32 bit floating point)
Interact provides the user-written TSR program with
its own interrupt for efficient operation in the real-time ASCII text string
environment Required for any application using a user-written
Contains predefined user screens for user-written application module (TSR program
modules to simplify integration effort

STDDG 3/02 Section 11, Page 1
Interact Device Driver Guide
Description
Interact is a powerful and flexible HMI solution for
factory floor machine control applications. CTC
knows how important it is for OEMs and end users
alike to maintain flexibility, so drivers are available
for a wide range of programmable controllers
(PLCs) and other intelligent equipment. Device
Drivers are part of the standard Interact product and
are packaged with the Application Manager.
This technical sheet lists all of the device drivers currently available for Interact. If you don’t see the driver you need:
Call CTC’s Inside Sales Department at (513) 831- Write your own driver using CTC’s Software
2340 for the latest information about drivers under Developer’s Kit (SDK) – for more information, see the
development SDK Software Technical Sheet
CTC’s Professional Services (PCS) Department can
write any driver you need for your application; just call
the PCS Coordinator at (513) 831-2340 for details

Automatically calculates optimum read/write blocks, Substitute Tag Names for standard address
acquisition levels, etc. references with built-in Tag Editor
Remote I/O, Serial, AT BUS and PC/104 connections Tag names can be edited off-line via any text editor
supported Tag names and direct addressing scheme can be
Simultaneous execution of multiple drivers utilized simultaneously
Exchange data among multiple drivers with the Data Device Drivers can be created with the Software
Transfer Module Developers Kit and can be run by using the User
Addressing scheme native to the controller Device Interface
Serial drivers connect to COM1-COM4
Interact
PLC PLC/PC Connections Driver
ASCII Driver The ASCII Driver is a generic communication driver used to interface to ASCII
devices that support ASCII communications. It communicates RS232/422/485
via a PC Serial Port.
Allen-Bradley
ControlLogix Ethernet via 1756-ENET Ethernet module ABEN
ControlLogix 5550 CPU RS232 port via RS232 PC Serial Port using DF1
ABDH
1756-DHRIO module to ControlLogix 5550 CPU using SST Direct Link Card
via Data Highway Plus SSSD
Micrologix 1000/1200/1500 Programming Port via RS232 PC Serial Port ABDH
PLC-2 1770-KF to 1771-KA via PC Serial Port ABDH

1771-KG via PC Serial Port ABDH
SST Direct Link Interface Card via Data Highway/Data Highway Plus SSSD*
(see Third Party Interface section for details)
1771 Remote I/O Channel via ABR-3200/5 Interface Module available from ABR
CTC
PLC-3 1775-KA or 1770-KF2 via PC Serial Port ABDH

SST Direct Link Interface Card via Data Highway/ SSSD*
Data Highway Plus (see Third Party Interface section for details)
CTC
PLC-5 Ethernet PLC-with on-board Ethernet port or with a 1771-ENET Ethernet ABEN
Interface Module
ABDH
1770-KF2 via PC Serial Port
ABDH
Datalink Technologies DH+ Interface Card via PC Serial Port
ABDH
Channel 0 (25 pin port) via RS232 PC Serial Port
SST Direct Link Interface Card via Data Highway/Data Highway Plus (see SSSD*
Third Party Interface section for details)
CTC ABDH
Datalink Technologies 1771 Remote I/O Interface Card via PC Serial Port
PLC-5/250 SST 5136-SD Interface Card SSSD*
SLC 501 Programming port - DH-485 connection via PC Serial Port SLC5
Remote I/O 1747-SN via ABR-3200/5 Interface Module available from CTC ABR
Channel 0 (9-pin port) via RS232/485 PC Serial Port SLC5/ABDH
SLC 504 Channel 0 (9-pin port) via RS232/485 PC Serial Port SLC5/ABDH
Datalink Technologies DFK-1000-1/DL2000 ABDH
SST Direct Link Interface Card via Data Highway/Data Highway Plus SSSD*
SLC 505
On-board Ethernet 10BaseT port ABEN
Channel 0 (9-pin port) via RS232 PC Serial Port SLC5/ABDH
Interact
Bailey Distributed Controls Network 90 Computer Interface Unit (CIU) via PC Serial Port** UDI
Bristol Babcock RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port Consult Factory
CEGELEC GEM80 RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port** UDI
Compumotor
6000 Series Port 1 and 2 via RS232 PC Serial Port point-point CMOT
Port 2 via RS422/485 PC Serial Port point-point or multi-drop CMOT
AT6XX0 Bus Based Controller AT Bus Card CMOT
6K Controllers Port 1 via RS232 PC Serial Port point-point CMOT

Port 2 via RS422/485 PC Serial Port point-point or multi-drop CMOT
On board 10BaseT Ethernet Port CMOT
Gemini GT/GT6/GV/GV6 Port 1 via RS232 PC Serial Port point-point UDI (Gem)
Port 1 via RS232 PC Serial Port point-point CMOT
Gemini GT6K/GV6K Port 2 via RS422/485 PC Serial Port point-point or multi-drop CMOT
On board 10BaseT Ethernet Port Consult Factory
Control Technology Corp.

2600 and 2700 Series Controller RS232 port via RS232 PC Serial Port CTECH
Delta Tau PMAC RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port PMAC
DeviceNet SST Direct Link Interface Card 5136-DN via Device Net Communication as DVNT*
Master or Slave (See Third Party Interface section for details)
Emerson
FX Series RS232/422 FX Communication Port via PC Serial Port** UDI
Axima Multi-Axis Servo RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port MBUS
E Series Servo RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port MBUS
Galil RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port GALI
General Electric
VersaMax IC200CPU001 Port 1 RS232 via RS232 PC Serial Port GESN
Port 2 RS485 via RS485 PC Serial Port GESN
Series 90 (Micro, 9030 and RS422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port GESN/GSNX
9070) CMM311 Communication Coprocessor RS232/422 via PC Serial Port GECM/GESN
Series 6 CCM-2 via PC Serial Port GECM

Genius I/O Genius LAN via PCIM AT Interface Card available from GE GENIUS*
Giddings & Lewis

MMC LINK900 - RS232/485 to User Port 2. Supports multi-drop communications. GLP9
Note: Requires COMM900 software on PLC available from Giddings & Lewis
Pic 90 NET900 - network connection via ARCNET Card, available from Giddings & GLP9*
Lewis
LINK900 - RS232 to User Port 2 or Serial Communication Module via PC GLP9
Serial Port. Supports multi-drop communications.
Note: Both require COMM900 software on PLC available from Giddings & Lewis
Pic 900 NET900 - network connection via ARCNET Card, available from Giddings & GLP9*
Lewis
LINK900 - RS232 to User Port 2 or Serial Communications Module via PC GLP9
Serial Port. Supports multi-drop communications.
Note: Both require COMM900 software on PLC available from Giddings & Lewis
Interact
Honeywell
DCS Gateway 9000 RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port** UDI
620-16 RS422/485 via ModBus built-in cards (for other models, use a 422/485 COMM MBUS
card)
620-36 RS422/485 via ModBus built-in cards (for other models, use a 422/485 COMM MBUS
card)
IDEC Micro3 RS232 Communication Port via PC Serial Port ** UDI
Indramat
CLC-D X27 RS232 Port via RS232 PC Serial Port ICLC
X28 RS232/422/485 Port via PC Serial Port ICLC
CLC-P01 X27 or X28 RS232 Port via RS232 PC Serial Port ICLC
AT ISA bus based card via backplane ICLC
CLC-P02 X27 or X28 RS232 Port via RS232 PC Serial Port ICLC
PC/104 bus based card via backplane ICLC
Klockner Moeller Programming Interface (PRG) port via RS232 PC Serial Port with any PS416 KLOK
Programmable Controller
Koyo
205 CPU direct serial (232/422)(point-to-point or multidrop) via PC Serial Port TICM
305 DCM Module (U-01DM) via PC Serial Port TICM
405
MachineLogic PCLC (CTC) ISA or PC/104 bus based card via backplane to PC runtime MLD
TCP/IP Ethernet via PCI backplane, Slot Card on board Ethernet Port or MLD
PowerStation Ethernet Port
Mitsubishi
A Series (A1, A2, A3) AJ71C24 Computer Interface Module via PC Serial Port MITA
Directly to PLC (RS422) via PC Serial Port MIPA
Directly to PLC MelsecNet via A7BDE-A3N Programmable Controller Option MITS*
Card
Directly to PLC (RS422) via A7BDE-RS4 Serial Port Interface Board MITS*
Directly to PLC MelsecNet via A7BDE-J7/P21/R21 MelsecNet Interface Board MITS*
FX Series
FX0/FX0S Directly to PLC (RS422) via PC Serial Port MIFX
FX0N
FX/FX2C
FX2N
Modicon
M-84 RS485 multidrop ModBus via Serial Port MBUS
184 ModBus Port via PC Serial Port MBUS
384
ModBus Plus port via SA-85 PC Card available from Modicon MBPL*
484
584 ModBus Plus port via Panel-Tec PC/104 ModBus Plus Card MBPL*
884
984
Quantum RS232 ModBus Port via PC Serial Port or RS485 multidrop MBUS
Open Modbus TCP via Ethernet Port on 140 NOE 211 00 or 140 NOE 251 00 MBEN
Modules
Momentum RS232 ModBus Port via PC Serial Port or RS485 multidrop MBUS
Open Modbus TCP via Ethernet Port on 170CCC9x020 M1 CPU MBEN
Interact
OMRON SYSMAC Link Via LK21 network card SLNK*
OMRON FINS/Host Link C

Series
CV / CVM1 CV500 - LK203 Host Link Module, CPU Serial Port via RS232/485 FINS
CS CPU Serial Port via RS232 FINS
OMRON Host Link/

SYSMAC C
CV/CVM1 CV500-LK203 and CPU Serial Port set for C-Mode Communications OMRN
C1000H/C2000H C500-LK203 and 3G2A6-LK201 Host Link Modules OMRN
C200H/HS/Alpha C200H-LK201/LK202, CPU Serial Ports, Alpha Communication boards via OMRN
RS232/485
CQM1 CPU Serial Port via RS232 OMRN
C**K 3G2A6-LK201/LK202 via RS232/485 OMRN
CPM1 RS232/485 via CPM1-CIF01/CIF11 Cable OMRN
Opto 22 G4LC32SER to COM0 via PC Serial Port MIST

Mistic 200 G4LC32ARC via ARCNET MIST*
Profibus DP Slave L2 - DP Slave via SST Interface Card via Profibus PFBS*
Reliance
R-Net R-Net Gateway via PC Serial Port RELN
AutoMate Serial Communication Port CPU via PC Serial Port RELN

Serial Communication Module (45C203) via PC Serial Port RELN
AutoMax AutoMate Interface (57C417) via PC Serial Port RELN
R-Net PC-Link M/N 45C124 Interface Module RLNT*
Reliance DCSNet Automax Network Communication Module (57C404B) to PC Link Interface DCSNET
Module (57C445)
Siemens/TI
S5 95 Programming port via PC Serial Port current loop SIEMPP
CP524/525 via PC Serial Port (RS232) SIRK


S7 200 PPI Port to PC Serial Port (RS232) SPPI

S7 300/400 Communication Port via Profibus DP Slave PFBS
MPI Port Driver via HMI Adapter (6ES7972-0CA1O-0XA0 or 6ES7 972-0CA11- SHMI
0XA0. Version 6ES7 972-0CA11-0XA0 of the adapter must be used for MPI
Multi-drop support.
305/405/425 CPU direct serial (232/422)(point-to-point or multidrop) via PC Serial Port TICM
DCM Module (U-01DM) via PC Serial Port TICM
545 RS232/422 COM Port via PC Serial Port TICP
Ethernet Port via CTI 2572 Ethernet TCP/IP Module TIEN
Interact
560/565 RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port TICP
Ethernet Port via CTI 2572 Ethernet TCP/IP Module TIEN
Series 500/505 RS232/422 Communication Ports via PC Serial Port TICP

Dual comm port module (Model 500-5029) via PC Serial Port TICP
Ethernet Port via CTI 2572 Ethernet TCP/IP Module in Series 505 TIEN
Square D SY/MAX Serial RS422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port SQRD
PLC 400, 650, 700, 200, 300
Square D SY/MAX SY/LINK SY/NET LAN via SF1-510 SY/LINK card SDSL*
PLC 400, 650, 700, 200, 300
Telemecanique Uni-Telway TSX SCA 62 via PC Serial Port TELM
Toshiba UDI
T1 Series RS232 Communication Port via PC Serial Port**
Toyopuc UDI
PC1/PC2 Controllers RS485 Communication Port via PC Serial Port**
User Device Interface (UDI) Example Development protocol User Device Interface Run-time UDI
(user drivers written with Interact's Software Developers Kit)
User-configurable to PC Serial Port or I/O Card
Westinghouse NLCP-2524/2525 via PC Serial (RS232) Port SIRK

PC-2000
Westinghouse Programming port via PC Serial Port SIEMPP

PC-2000
Whedco Servo Controller RS232 Communication Port via PC Serial Port** UDI
Yaskawa RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port YASK
Note: All drivers that communicate via a PC Serial Port or PC/104 Interface Card are compatible with the P1/P2 PowerStation.
* Requires additional third party communication card.

** These drivers were written by CTC’s Professional Consulting Group using the User Driver Interface (UDI) for specific applications.
They are not distributed with the standard product but may be downloaded from the BBS or the FTP site for use.
Third Party Interfaces

Interact
Manufacturer/PLC Workstation Interface Driver
SST Industrial
Communication Technologies
(519) 725-5136
A-B Data Highway/
Data Highway Plus
Model No. 5136-SD-ISA AT Card SSSD
Model No. 5136-SD-104 PC/104 SSSD
Device Net
Model No. 5136-DN-ISA AT Card DVNT
Model No. 5136-DN-104 PC/104 DVNT
Profibus DP Slave
Model No. 5136-PFB-ISA AT Card PFBS
Model No. 5136-PFB-104 PC/104 PFBS
Datalink Technologies, Inc.

(360) 671-8731
A-B Data Highway Plus
Model No. DL2000-KFX Free-Standing (Serial Interface) ABDH
Model No. DL-PC/104 PC/104 ABDH
Model No. DL-PC AT Card ABDH
A-B Remote I/O
Model No. DL2000-KFX Free-Standing (Serial Interface) ABDH
Model No. DL-PC/104 PC/104 ABDH
Model No. DL-PC AT Card ABDH
Panel-Tec
(256) 534-8132
Modbus Plus
PC/104 Modbus+ PC/104 MBPL
Note: Contact manufacturer for further details and pricing information.

If You Don’t See Your Driver Listed…

CTC’s Professional Consulting Services (PCS) Department develops a variety of custom interfaces for customer applications.
Our PCS group cannot only write a driver to meet your specific needs, but we can also convert your existing application to
Interact, or build your application from the “ground up”. Our staff is flexible and can set up a project development schedule to
meet your needs -- whether we help develop your project at your facility or work on your project in our Applications Lab at
CTC. Here are just a few of the interfaces the PCS group has recently completed. For more information about these or similar
projects, contact CTC’s Professional Consulting Services Group at 1-513-831-2340.
Pager interface to a PageOne Terminal

ASCII driver for PLCs without ASCII support
Metler Toledo Weigh Scale
Real-time video in Interact via a video digitizer card
Miscellaneous Bar-Code Decoder Drivers for:
¾ Allen-Bradley
¾ DataLogix
¾ Microscan
¾ PMC-80
IL1700 Photometer Driver
GE Power Leader power monitor/controller
Keithley Metrabyte PDMA32 driver
Mitutoyo Measuring device driver
Motorola People Finder Paging System
Pioneers in Factory Floor Automation Since 1980
Since 1980, CTC has been a pioneer in providing the automation industry with innovative Human-to-Machine
Interface (HMI) solutions for the plant floor that offer machine builders “The Shortest Distance Between Man and
Machine”.
In 1998, CTC became an operating unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation. As part of the Parker organization, CTC
has the resources to make an even stronger commitment to meet emerging trends on the factory floor with
product solutions.
Building Hardware and Software Solutions as Your Single Source

Automation users today need a company that can provide hardware and software products and bundle them
together as a single solution. Not only can CTC provide this bundled solution, but because the hardware and
software are designed and tested under the same roof, CTC’s engineering team can optimize them to yield the
best possible system performance. CTC bundles PowerStation hardware and Interact HMI software together,
and it also now integrates MachineLogic PC-based control and MachinePoint I/O. CTC is truly a single source for
PC-based machine control and HMI solutions.


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2 Interact Software: Applications and Architecture

3 Interact Software: System Specifications

4 Core Interact Modules

5 Machine Configuration Module

7 Data Transfer Module

8 Historical Trending Module

10 Software Developers Kit and User Program Module

11 Interact Device Driver Guide

MachineShop : The Machine Control Software Suite

MachineShop Features and Specifications

Interact HMI Software: #1 Rated HMI Software

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Interact Software: Applications and Architecture

Operator Interface Applications

Most software packages address a few

Interact’s Unique Architecture

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Interact Software: System Specifications

Overall Interact Product Specifications

Password Protection Register Manipulation

 Up to 52 users Tag Name Support

 Substitute any language supported by standard IBM Protection Key Information

Interact Development Package includes:

Minimum Development System Requirements

Minimum Run-time System Requirements

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Core Interact Modules:

The standard Interact Package includes the Application

The screen at the right shows an application using these

Panel ToolKit Module (PTM)

Tools include: Other PTM features:

Graphics Monitoring Module (GMM)

Alarm Management Module (AMM)

Parker Hannifin Corporation

The Shortest Distance Between Man and Machine

Machine Configuration Module

 Optional handshake verification of configuration  Online Printing of List

Parker Hannifin Corporation

The screen at the right shows an application.

Features and Specifications

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Data Transfer Module

The screen at the right shows graphically

Features and Specifications

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Historical Trending Module

The screen at the right shows a run-time HTM

Features and Specifications

Parker Hannifin Corporation

The screen at the right shows an RPM

Features and Specifications

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Software Developers Kit and User Program Module

The SDK allows you to add features such as statistical

CTC has done much of the upfront programming for

Creating an Interact Module

Creating an Interact Driver

Up to 52 users Tag Name Support

Substitute any language supported by standard IBM Protection Key Information

Optional handshake verification of configuration Online Printing of List

Micrologix 1000/1200/1500 Programming Port via RS232 PC Serial Port ABDH

PLC-2 1770-KF to 1771-KA via PC Serial Port ABDH

PLC-3 1775-KA or 1770-KF2 via PC Serial Port ABDH

CEGELEC GEM80 RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port** UDI

6K Controllers Port 1 via RS232 PC Serial Port point-point CMOT

Galil RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port GALI

Series 6 CCM-2 via PC Serial Port GECM

IDEC Micro3 RS232 Communication Port via PC Serial Port ** UDI

Opto 22 G4LC32SER to COM0 via PC Serial Port MIST

AutoMate Serial Communication Port CPU via PC Serial Port RELN

AutoMax AutoMate Interface (57C417) via PC Serial Port RELN

R-Net PC-Link M/N 45C124 Interface Module RLNT*

S5 135 Programming port via PC Serial Port current loop SIEMPP

S5 155 Programming port via PC Serial Port current loop SIEMPP

S7 200 PPI Port to PC Serial Port (RS232) SPPI

Series 500/505 RS232/422 Communication Ports via PC Serial Port TICP

Telemecanique Uni-Telway TSX SCA 62 via PC Serial Port TELM

Westinghouse NLCP-2524/2525 via PC Serial (RS232) Port SIRK

Westinghouse Programming port via PC Serial Port SIEMPP

Yaskawa RS232/422 Communication Port via PC Serial Port YASK

Pager interface to a PageOne Terminal