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DataNet OPC Web-based Data Monitoring and Communication Software

What is it?
DataNet OPC is innovative communications software that uses OPC* technology to display real-time data from industrial devices on a live Web page. The data is then available for viewing and printing reports from any computer, anywhere the Internet or company intranet is accessible.

The data is displayed in an easy-to-read table format. There is absolutely no HTML programming required to take advantage of DataNet OPC's many practical features, all of which allow users to determine the status of their plant operations quickly - from anywhere their business might lead them.

*NOTES: OPC (OLE for process control) is open connectivity in industrial automation and the enterprise systems that support industry. Interoperability is assured through the creation and maintenance of open standards specifications. It was originally based on Microsoft's OLE COM (component object model).

How do I use it?

With DataNet OPC, setup is quick and easy. Simply install the software on a PC or file server. DataNet OPC can be installed as a standalone Web server or as a Microsoft IIS add-on. Next, configure the Web page and, if applicable, the data-logging function. To setup or make changes to the configuration, use the configuration facility that is conveniently provided within the DataNet OPC Web page.

DataNet OPC fits your organizational needs
To allow flexibility in its setup, DataNet OPC can be installed as a standalone Web server or as a Microsoft IIS add-on.
Regardless of what your current setup might be, DataNet OPC can work within your existing infrastructure to increase the connectivity between management and plant-floor operations.

Benefits of DataNet OPC

DataNet OPC software makes data more accessible and allows the display and data logging of an unlimited amount of data from an unlimited number of devices.

Data is displayed in a table format and can be refreshed at any interval, as specified by the user. The user is also able to request that certain cells automatically change colors based upon their data values. This is a very functional control feature that can be used as a warning system, alerting plant managers and personnel of abnormalities in plant operations. A security feature is included which, when activated, prevents any unauthorized changes from being made to the configuration by requiring a password in order to access the configuration facility.

DataNet OPC makes industrial data collection and archiving simple. In addition to displaying data conveniently on a Web page, there are DataNet OPC packages available which will log data into a text file for archival purposes.

Through the easy-to-use configuration facility, the user is able to specify which sets of data should be logged, and at what time intervals. This software package also has a useful trigger-command option, which allows the user to specify that data be logged only at certain times or under certain conditions. These historical logs, like the real-time data, are conveniently accessible directly from the DataNet OPC Web page. Simply download and save the log files for your records, for company-wide analysis, or for planning initiatives.

• Data is available on any computer, anywhere the Web page is accessible.
• No limit is placed on the number of simultaneous viewers, so management always has instant access to the data.
• Packages are available to log an unlimited amount of data for archival purposes.
• Dynamic colors allow users to determine the status of plant operations at a glance.
• A useful math tool performs calculations on data before displaying.
• Absolutely no HTML programming is required.
• Installation and setup is quick and easy.

Practical Applications

• Make the Web page available over the company intranet to monitor plant operations from anywhere in the plant or administrative offices, while keeping internal data private.
  
  
• Publish data to the Internet to allow instant access to organizational data - from anywhere.
  Publish to a hidden address to allow access to management and plant personnel only; or keep others informed by allowing public access to the page.
  
  
• Log and archive valuable data to create reports for process control decision making or for historical trend analyses.

System Requirements

• Windows NT, 2000, 2003, XP or higher
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• OPC 1.0 or OPC 2.0 compliant server

UPGRADE NOTES:
Upgrade packages are not distributed on a CD. Your new upgrade package serial number will be shipped to you on an upgrade document. Upon receipt, register your product online to enable the new features.


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