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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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 […]
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 […]
Process Capability Report
Process Capability Report To generate a customized Capability Report, you must have Quality Management enabled on your machine. Log into the Customer Portal, select a machine, and go to the Quality tab. From Test Results, find the item you’d like to generate a capability report for. Note that you may have to change the time […]
Viewing Machine Data Points
To find and view the data points on your machine: Log in to the Customer Portal, and navigate to the Admin Tools > Data Points page. Admin partner users can also access this page from the Remote Service Platform, under Admin > Data Points. Select a machine from the drop-down menu provided. The page will load […]