This article explains Amphion data collection from Modbus devices in detail. For a more general overview on data collection, see this article. Introduction Hardware Requirements Configuration in ei3 Creating Modbus Devices in ei3 Configuring Data Points Data Points Example Introduction The data collection method described in this article allows the Amphion to read data from […]
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INSIGHTS – Overview Page: SUSTAIN Badges
This article describes the SUSTAIN badges available in dashboards that are displayed on the INSIGHTS Overview page in ei3. The badges display information about energy consumption and carbon emissions for a selected machine. The SUSTAIN badge will only be available for machines that have active subscriptions for the SUSTAIN application. Additionally, several data points must […]
INSIGHTS – Overview Page: Cycle Time Badges
This article describes the cycle time badges available in dashboards that are displayed on the INSIGHTS Overview page in ei3. The badges display the following information for a selected machine: current and average cycle time, machine up/down status and time, current job, and status of Lifecycle maintenance and predictions. The Cycle Time badge will only […]
How to Set Up a Milacron CAMAC Machine for ei3 Data Collection
This article explains Amphion data collection from CAMAC devices in detail. For a more general overview on data collection, see this article. Introduction Hardware Requirements Daughter Board Serial Cable Wiring Diagram MOXA Setup Configuration in ei3 Creating CAMAC Devices in ei3 Configuring Data Points Introduction The data collection method described in this article allows for […]
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 […]
INSIGHTS – Overview Page: Productivity Badges
This article describes the productivity badges available in dashboards that are displayed on the INSIGHTS Overview page in ei3. The badges display the running state, machine speed, and productivity figures shown in OEE values for the selected period. In order for machine values to be properly calculated, the system needs to know which shift schedules […]
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 Data Export
While data exports for Remote Monitoring and Downtime Tracking are available, it’s also possible to export important machine data from the Reports menu. Use these ‘export-reports’ to generate reports in Excel-compatible formats which are capable of generating larger amounts of raw data from a selected time period. A notification is sent to the user’s email address […]
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 […]
What data should I monitor?
Today, everything that is important to the productivity and quality of a machine is controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), industrial PC, or embedded computer. Internet communications using standard protocols make instantaneous readings of key values from these controllers readily available to be collected as data. Examples include OPC-UA, PackML and others. Machine data […]