WPA utilizes Wonderware Application Server and Thin client Stations as a distributed HMI system. Furthermore we utilize a central Historian to record relevant data and reporting system for FDA compliance as well as FMDS meetings.
Non-Wonderware Stations are only allowed on Packaging machines because of the nature of the machine and its control. Every year we spend tens of thousands of dollars repairing and replacing Panel mounted OIT's. While the replacement of wonderware stations are a fraction of that due to the simple nature of the hardware.