Version 2 Argo Network Guide

Highlights of v1 and v2 Networks Networks After January 18, 2024 Network Creation Default Shop Floor LAN Parameters Encrypting Data on the Shop Floor LAN Network Conversion and Administration Machines on v2 Networks Machine Creation Single IP Address for the Red Box Shop Floor LAN: Red and Green boxes on Different Physical LANs Devices of […]

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How To Add Machine Ports

Additional TCP and/or UDP ports can now be opened on individual red boxes to supplement the master port list. This is useful when adding a device, like an OPCUA server, which allows for communication ports to be defined by the user. First, log into Service, then navigate to Admin > Machines Search for your desired […]

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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 […]

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LINKS

The LINKS feature allows you to see available shop floor displays for your machines, add your own convenient links to company or external websites, and share them with other ei3 users at your company. It is available in the ei3 Customer Portal. The LINKS drop-down menu includes two sections: Shop Floor Displays and My Links. […]

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What Are System Messages?

System Messages are short text messages that can be created and displayed at the top of the ei3 apps web pages for all users of Remote Service and / or the Portal during a specific window of time. They can be used by administrators to notify users of planned downtime & maintenances, new feature launches, […]

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What is the Data Value Accumulator Function?

This article is split into the following sections: Lifetime Material Counter Accumulator for any data point Accumulator Conditions When selected in the set-up of a data point, the Accumulator function will cause the value of the data point to become an accumulating sum of the difference in values (“delta-value”) read from the device. The system […]

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