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 […]
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Adding, Editing, and Removing Data Points Using Excel Files
This article describes how to add, edit, or remove points using Excel files. For instructions on using XML files do this, check the article on adding, removing, or editing data points via XML. You can use Excel files to easily add, edit, or remove data points on your machines. When properly set up to match […]
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 […]
Adding, Editing, and Removing Machine Data Points Via XML
This article describes how to add, edit, or remove points via XML. For other methods, you can also check the article on adding, editing, and removing data points using Excel files. You can use XML files to easily add, edit, or remove data points on your machines. Exporting Data Points Importing Data Points Validating, Mapping, […]
Using Smart TV Displays to Show Machine Information
Smart TV displays in factories can be used to show machine information in prominent areas like any other andon display. In order to display a machine dashboard with status and productivity information, the Smart TV must be able to connect to ei3 web servers. Limitations on local network setups in a factory may interfere with […]
How to set up an alert to notify you when there is a gap in your machine data
Note: This alert function requires MONITOR to be active on the machine. A gap in data can occur when a machine cannot connect to the internet, so its data cannot get to ei3. A data gap alert can be set up for your machine(s) to notify you whenever a gap in data occurs according to […]
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 […]
How to Set Up and Start Data Collection with OPC UA
In order to configure OPC UA data collection in ei3, you must have UA Expert installed on your computer to validate data points. This article explains OPC UA-based Amphion data collection in detail. For a more general overview on data collection, see this article. For Rockwell and eWOD-based data collection, see this article instead. Verifying […]
Editing data points while data is being collected from your machine
This function only works with specific Amphion Edge Device data collection for certain machines. If you do not meet these requirements, please contact us for assistance with restarting data collection on a machine. Adding and Editing Points To add or edit data points, go to Admin Tools > Data Points (in Remote Service or the Customer […]
Adding, Editing, and Removing Data Points
These capabilities are only available to admin-level users for certain customers. Editing data points can cause a data collection job to fail – proceed with caution when making changes to machine data points. Adding Data Points Editing, Copying and Deleting Data Points To collect data from your machine, we use a set of data points […]