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Cape Software is an experienced provider of products and engineering services that assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT), application logic validation and documentation, automated SIS proof testing and operator training.
Cape Software offers VP Link that is used to simulate the field devices during the testing phase of process control systems. The VP Link software is routinely used for both control systems testing and operator training. When VP Link is connected to a Distributed Control System (DCS), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), the logic will react as though it is on a live process.
Our products are platform independent which means we can support your PLC, DCS and SIS projects all with the same products. Our staff of Engineers has vast experience in developing customized VP Link models for various industries.
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VP LINK
Our Flagship product is a proven solution for testing and operator training needs. VP Link’s simulation environment connects to your offline control system(s) and provides it with real-time Virtual Process responses.
Test COMPILER
The ultimate logic validation tool that provides the engineering team with pragmatic system check-out functionalities, such as unattended, repeatable tests that will generate a validating documentation as the tests execute.
COMPUTE MODULE SDK
Our RACM SDK offers a cross-platform, multi-language wrapper for the ControlLogix Compute Module and provides a better way to communicate with it.
Features
VP Link Process Simulation loop
VP Link provides process dynamics in real time to an off-line control system. While executing “the loop”, your controllers are performing their application specific sequencing, interlock logic, PID and regulatory functions as well as any advanced control strategies configured for your plant.
Typically, VP Link connects to the actual control system prior to going on-line. This could be in the staging area or during on-site acceptance testing.
Logic Checkout
This may be done either prior start-up , during staging or a scheduled shutdown: VP Link is non-invasive (does not modify the control application), easy to install and use (typically less than an hour for a Factory Acceptance Test setup) and allows for a true collaborative testing framework owing to its robust Client/Server architecture. After start-up, VP Link may be used for Management of Change requirements, using a spare controller and operator workstation as a development node.
Cape Software Inc can deliver high customized, process specific operator training solutions leveraging the VP Link simulation environment.
Platforms
VP Link works on PC platforms running legacy Windows NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista as well as most recent Windows 7 to 10 and even linux.