Data Acquistion Software Suggestions

[mikeatwell]

Even though it is a lab environment and not a manufacturing process, I would still recommend a SCADA package like I/Gear or Iconics. With I/Gear especially you would have the flexibility to add more sensors, change schedules, change data destination, etc.

On the data storage side, I would also recommend a true database like Microsoft SQL Server Express. It's free and has much more capability than Excel.

 

[surferb]

Agreed - a true DBMS is much better than a spreadsheet. SQL Server Express has some serious limitations like 2 GB databases, but could suit your needs. MySQL is a good free database system.

On the data storage side, I would also recommend a true database like Microsoft SQL Server Express. It's free and has much more capability than Excel.

 

[Mark-]

PeakHMI

Hello,

You could take a look at PeakHMI.

Ciao,

Mark

 

[S7Guy]

MySQL is a good free database system.

Nathan, could you clarify something for me? I thought that if you used MySql for commercial purposes, i.e. as part of a system you are selling to someone else, you had to pay for a license ($600?). I'm not sure if it is the same if you just using it in your own plant and don't plan on selling it. What is your experience?

 

[surferb]

You can use the GPL version (community) for commercial applications, but can't resell it (software, not service) to your customers. I can't think of a case where you couldn't legally install/run the application.

There are implications if you get into modifying the source code, specifically if you want to distribute a compiled application that includes their source. If your application is open source (GPL/LGPL, etc) then you're OK, but you need to pay for distribution of a proprietary app in this case.

I'm not 100% familiar with all the details of their dual use license, nor am I an attorney, but I'm pretty sure that my description is accurate.

Nathan, could you clarify something for me? I thought that if you used MySql for commercial purposes, i.e. as part of a system you are selling to someone else, you had to pay for a license ($600?). I'm not sure if it is the same if you just using it in your own plant and don't plan on selling it. What is your experience?

 

[MorphuisOGrady]

Think & DO???? Please dont use that awful excuse of a program. Its just not worth the hassle

 

[BillRobinson]

Check out VTS from a company called trihedral. It has the best trending package I've seen for any hmi (wonderware, rsview, etc). It's easy to use, and the best part is that it's cheap.

http://www.trihedral.com/