Summary
I/Gear’s WAGO-to-Database Software: What is it?
I/Gear’s WAGO-to-Database Software allows users to move data from WAGO Ethernet PFCs to databases (SQL, DB2, Access) and spreadsheets, and there is no limit to the amount of data or speed of data transactions. Also, the software is bidirectional, allowing users to write data to the PFC.
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Easy to Use
I/Gear’s WAGO-to-Database Software is configured using wizards that walk the user through setting up connections to the PFC and database, and for setting up commands for when and where to move the data. The software is a Windows service; once you set it up it runs on its own with little or know maintenance required.
Cost Effective
I/Gear’s WAGO-to-Database Software is priced at $500 per PFC or $2,000 per site. The site license allows for unlimited connectivity between any number of WAGO PFCs and databases or spreadsheets. For full service technical support, an annual maintenance agreement can be purchased for $100 per PFC or $400 for a site license.
Customer Successes – OEE Data Collection
At an automotive supplier in Hebron, OH, I/Gear software and WAGO PFCs are utilized to provide a plant wide OEE and Downtime Reporting solution.
This particular manufacturer specializes in machining and assembly of various automotive components, and their objective was to track real time status of each machine, each machine’s historical performance, and the common reasons for downtime occurrences. To add to the challenge, none of OMT’s machines were Ethernet capable.
WAGO PFCs were used to collect data from each machine PLC via discrete I/O, buffer the data, and make the data accessible to the Ethernet network. I/Gear software was used to collect data from each WAGO PFC and write the data to a Microsoft SQL production database for plant-wide web reporting.
The result is increased efficiency and profitability by leveraging information for continuous improvement and immediate response to downtime issues.
Customer Successes – Label Error Proofing
At an automotive supplier in Greensburg, IN, I/Gear software and WAGO PFCs are used to ensure that quality product is shipped to their end customer, Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. This entails making sure the correct shippi
Posted: 4/11/2008
Updated: 4/14/2008
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