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 […]
INSIGHTS – Overview Page: Data Point Badges
How To Create a Data Point Badge Data Point Badge Types Large Badge Small Badge Table Layout Badge Factory Layout Badge This article describes the Data Point badges available in dashboards that are displayed on the INSIGHTS Overview page in ei3. The badges display the information for any data point you choose to see 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 […]
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 […]
Data Points Used for Job Management
You may have set up job management (automatic or manual) on your machine, and are wondering what data points are being used for each part of the process. There are 8 tag types used in job management: Job Name Job Description Product Name Product Description Customer Name Customer Description Operation Name Operation Description Job Name The […]
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 […]
Data Points – Full Text Search Functions
By default, most pages in the system will load displaying a blank page. Machines with a high volume of data points, for example, may take a while to load fully. By displaying each page as blank by default the system can load faster in your browser, and users can easily find specific entries on a page […]
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 […]
Data Points / Tag Type Glossary
Below is a comprehensive list of the data point types (also known as tag types) supported by ei3 and our data collection services. Data Point ID Data Point Type Description 0 Process data (FB) A basic and default process data feedback data point. It is used to collect most data from the HMI on the […]