arrowpilot
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At this point I would classify this need in the "quick and dirty" category.....
I have been asked about doing some machine level data collection to track faults and associated downtime- providing a file or printout as the end result, daily, weekly, etc. In some cases I have the luxury of multiple A-B processors and Panelviews on DH+ and RIO. But there are also numerous cases where the machine is controlled by some type of proprietary control package where I have no access to the programming. In this case I would need to utilize real world I/O to be able to record specific conditions.
Long story short...as this would be limited in budget, what would be some of your ideas on collecting and collating understandable data in the last example (24V I/O signifying machine conditions)? Maybe a small PLC networked to a computer or HMI? SCADA package or simple database? No such thing as cheap on the custom machines, so stick with the accessible A-B info??
Thanks in advance for any thoughts,
Mike
I have been asked about doing some machine level data collection to track faults and associated downtime- providing a file or printout as the end result, daily, weekly, etc. In some cases I have the luxury of multiple A-B processors and Panelviews on DH+ and RIO. But there are also numerous cases where the machine is controlled by some type of proprietary control package where I have no access to the programming. In this case I would need to utilize real world I/O to be able to record specific conditions.
Long story short...as this would be limited in budget, what would be some of your ideas on collecting and collating understandable data in the last example (24V I/O signifying machine conditions)? Maybe a small PLC networked to a computer or HMI? SCADA package or simple database? No such thing as cheap on the custom machines, so stick with the accessible A-B info??
Thanks in advance for any thoughts,
Mike