How to Set Up Data Collection from Modbus Devices in ei3

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Data Point Entry – Avoiding Duplicates

Successful data collection requires that a machine and its PLC have no duplicate data point tag names entered. If the tags do not match between the PLC and the ei3 database, or if duplicates exist, the data collection job will fail. In most cases, the system will prevent duplicate tags from being entered. However, it is […]

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Data Point Properties

This article describes each of the fields necessary for defining a data point.  For more information on adding, editing or deleting data points, see this article. Device: A list of all devices defined in ei3 for your machine is displayed here. Select the device from this drop-down list that is associated with the data point. […]

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