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Zenon is a platform-independent and open system for process visualization as well as a human machine interface (HMI) system or process control (SCADA) software of the independent automation software provider COPA-DATA. Zenon runs on Windows operating systems between Windows CE, XP Embedded, Windows 7, and Windows Server. It is named after the philosopher Zeno of Elea.

Characteristics
Zenon has set several new standards for HMI/SCADA software such as circular redundancy. Circular Redundancy requires in addition to each project server one standby server. The neighboring simultaneously serves a standby server and vice versa.

Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation
In 2007, COPA-DATA was awarded a Product Innovation of the Year Award by the renowned consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.

Sectors
Zenon is used in following sectors:


 * Automotive Industry
 * Building Automation
 * Energy
 * Food & Beverage
 * Construction and Manufacturing
 * Machinery Construction
 * Pharmaceutical Industry
 * Water/ Wastewater