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Ethernet Machine Data Acquisition

Cost effective data collection solution

Data collection solutions requiring just an Ethernet connection and the operator input device, such as a PC or tablet, is often the most cost-effective option for achieving a complete, unified view of your shop floor activity.

 

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Ethernet machine data collection enables unified, robust communication with your CNC machines. Our software supports both MTConnect and OPC as two of the most effective means of collecting actionable machine event data, irrespective of their make or model.  We support a direct Ethernet data connection to many machine controls, and have over 30 years’ experience connecting to both modern and legacy machines.

Our Machine Status Monitoring software can support a dual installation of direct Ethernet based machine data acquisition and traditional digital I/O in cases where an Ethernet is unavailable, or the monitoring software protocol is not enabled on the machine. Our experienced engineers and developers will be able to advise the best solution for your complete factory.

The most common connections we carry out are:

  • Fanuc – via Fanuc’s FOCAS control
  • Mazak – via in-built Mazak software on the machine or MTConnect
  • Siemens – via hardware or OPC
  • Heidenhain – DNC Opt #18
  • OPC UA
  • MTConnect – (find out more about MTConnect)
  • Digital I/O Hardware Module

Example machine data collected via Ethernet includes Feed Hold/Optional Stop; Alarm Number; Alarm Message; Rapid Feed Override; Actual Feed Override, Spindle Speed Override; Cycle Time and Part Count.

Please speak to us if you don’t see a control or data set listed that you will require.

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Ethernet Machine Data Collection Guide