With this feature, SERVICE admin users can configure the Amphions to allow a device on a customer’s factory LAN, such as an MES or SCADA system, to access a machine’s Amphion red box with the UA Server Edge Upgrade to get data directly from the machine. The Amphion will read data from the machine control […]
Category: Admin – How To
How to Set up an Emerald PLC
Introduction Hardware Wiring diagram Collector Device Data Points Data Point Example Adding Data Points Introduction Emerald PLC controls up to 32 servo axes using SERCOS II master interface and compatible Emerald drives. The earlier models communicate over serial interfaces and the later models communicate over TCP/IP with the outside world. The EMC-2100 is a redesign […]
How To Upload a Machine Image
Note: Uploading a machine image can only be done by partner admins. In order to upload a machine image, first log in to your ei3 SERVICE account. Once you’re in, select Admin from the top menu, then navigate to the Images section on the left side of the screen. To upload a new machine image, […]
Adding New Users
Adding new users to ei3 with the desired access level can be done easily by following a few simple steps. This includes searching for existing users and creating new user accounts. Locate the gear sign at the top Menu bar. Navigate to the Admin section and then click on Users. Search for […]
How to remotely update your Amphion’s network configuration
This feature is available to Admin users only.This procedure works for eligible Amphions of networks and machines in ei3. In Remote Service, navigate to Admin and then either the Networks page or the Machines page. Using the Search bar, find the network or machine you’re looking to configure, and then select the Configuration icon for […]
How to Set up and Start Data Collection with Rockwell, XML, and JSON
This article explains how to set up and run XML, JSON, Rockwell and eWOD-based Amphion Edge Device data collection in detail. For a general overview of data collection, see this article. For OPC-UA-based data collection, see this article instead. Adding Data Points Starting Data Collection Setting The Device Manufacturer – Category The device which the […]
Machine Product Activations
Product Activation – Overview Accessing Product Activations Product Activation Symbols How To Set Up Products Auto-Renew Pre-Activating Products Product Activation – Overview Product activations allow specific machines access to certain products. With no product active, a machine cannot collect data, track downtime, or have access to any other features available with data collection. Activating products […]
New Customer Creation
The guide below provides a step-by-step outline on adding a new company, its divisions, as well as machines and their devices. Note that some or all of these capabilities may not be available to some users. If you need assistance with any customer or machine creation, contact us for assistance. There are 6 menu items that […]
Using User Groups effectively
User Groups can provide easy and effective user management. When used properly, permissions and rules can be set for several users at once. For instance, if you want to make it possible to track downtime on several cutting machines from one user account, you could: Create a user called Cutter users. Make a user group […]
Restarting Data Collection on the Amphion
This function only works with specific Amphion Edge Device data collection for certain automation controls protocols. If you do not meet these requirements, please contact us to restart data collection on your machine. In some cases, you may want to swap or reconfigure your Amphion settings to implement changes to your data points. Note that adding […]