DataServ.NET: Data Acquisition and Process Control Software

Overview

DataServ.NET is a PC based machine control package that combines an operator interface screen and run history database with a process and model configuration feature, a PLC program link, and utilities for calibration, password administration, and internet connectivity. DataServ.NET is programmed in VB.NET and utilizes a built-in web server to deliver the latest in process control and data acquisition. This technology provides real time monitoring and control of machine operation, access to product and process configuration, and analysis of detailed production data via any internet connected PC. DataServ.NET uses familiar Windows point and click navigation, easily understood graphic controls, and interfaces easily with Windows Access and Excel programs. All data is managed through SQL Server, supporting interaction with upper level scheduling and MES software.

Benefits

Manufacturers have quickly realized that DataServ.NET is an inexpensive, powerful, and effective tool to monitor, manage, maintain, and most importantly, improve their manufacturing process. Utilizing Microsoft's .NET framework provides an internet portal to all DataServ functions. Model configuration, cycle set-up, troubleshooting, and failure analysis, current cycle status and production reports can be accessed locally or remotely by anyone with an Ethernet connected PC and the correct password. Quality Control, Manufacturing, Maintenance, IT, and Line Supervisors can all utilize the data gathering and production monitoring features of DataServ.NET. No site licenses or software installation is required.

Additionally, by providing VPN access, our engineers, programmers and technicians can monitor, troubleshoot, and update system programming from our office. Model configurations and daily production scheduling can be downloaded from remote locations. DataServ.NET supports Oracle, SQL, XML, Access, and includes all the latest Microsoft Security Enhancements.

DataServ Functions

The following DataServ.NET functions are examples of operating software.

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Run Screen

This web page is the main interface between operator and machine. The process set points and current status of cycle are graphically displayed using active bar graphs, dial graphs, line graphs, radio buttons, background changes, and text messages. Totalizers such as fluid usage, units processed, and failures can also be displayed here.

Main Menu

All system and model configurations, system documentation, calibration, password administration, and production history is accessed through this web page.

Model Configuration

Utility to edit and add models to the model configuration data base. All changes are saved to a database.

Documentation

System Maintenance and Operation Manual, Schematics, and Tool Drawings are accessed here.

Run History

All recordable production data, including process presets, actual values, times, failures, dates, operator, are recorded by model and serial number.

Simple Functions

System calibration, totalizer and counter resetting can be accomplished here. All system adjustments are recorded by time, date, operator and adjustment to a database log.

Security

Password administration and internet access is setup here.