I have recently been tasked at a new job to integrate all the automated cells at our plant to have remote access to the production data (viewing only - not online edits). Each cell uses Allen-Bradley PLCs controllogix or compactlogix, as well as panelview HMI displays.
I understand FactoryTalk SE can be useful for this goal but I'm not sure if it's overkill, given how costly it is yo get the licence. Ideally I'd like to network everything with EtherNet/IP but I'm not sure where to start in terms or software required or infrastructure. My previous exposure to PLCs/HMIs has always been single machine programming.
Any help is appreciated!
I understand FactoryTalk SE can be useful for this goal but I'm not sure if it's overkill, given how costly it is yo get the licence. Ideally I'd like to network everything with EtherNet/IP but I'm not sure where to start in terms or software required or infrastructure. My previous exposure to PLCs/HMIs has always been single machine programming.
Any help is appreciated!