PLC-ANALYZER pro 6 by AUTEM is a software system for logic analysis and recording of measured values in PLC-controlled facilities. Acquisition, representation and evaluation of PLC signals such as input, output, flags, timer, counter, data of data blocks, is now very easy. In addition, video data can also be recorded synchronously with the PLC process data (Videotrack module).
Fields of application
- Failure diagnosis
- Detecting and localizing of sporadic errors
- Cycle time optimization
- Long-term recording of measured values
- System documentation, TPM/OEE, EU-Machinery directive
- Condition monitoring | Predictive maintenance
- Warranty: incorruptible clarification
- Quality assurance
- Installation, development, maintenance
Live display allows the observation of the signal waveform in real time. Analysis and evaluation can already be carried out at the time of recording. In addition to long-term recording, trigger conditions can be specified for the acquisition of particular events. This allows rarely occurring sporadic errors to be specifically recorded for later analysis.
PLC-ANALYZER pro 6 has the decisive advantage of recording process data via standardized PLC interfaces.
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A programming device or notebook, that is connected for the purpose of programming the PLC, can be used for recoding process data without modification. By means of high-performance PLC drivers (in-house development) the PLC-ANALYZER pro 6 achieves sampling rates, which would not be possible with a OPC-UA-based solution.
The tiresome process of hooking up monitoring cables is now a thing of the past. Cycle-precise recording is attractive because of the complete acquisition of measured values in each PLC cycle. Up to 16 million variables from 250 signal sources can be recorded simultaneously.
PLC-ANALYZER pro 6 simplifies the signal selection by using symbol files or projects of the PLC programming software. Loading e.g. a TIA / STEP7 project makes all settings and variables immediately available. Symbols can also be imported directly from the TIA PLC.
The Videotrack module provides additional visual support for troubleshooting by video recording synchronous to the PLC signal acquisition. This is a great help for error analysis on machines and systems, since the mechanical situation can be viewed synchronously with the process data using the video frame.
The Virtual HMI module helps to clarify plant accidents involving human operators. The subsequent HMI visualization from recorded process data makes it easier to detect possible operating errors. The HMI visualization can also take place live during the recording.
By using the measurement interface AD_USB-Box® external voltage and current signals, which are not available in the PLC, can also be recorded. This is also very helpful in case of the demand of capturing I/Os from PLCs, for which a specific PLC driver is not available.
For a direct integration of PLC-ANALYZER pro 6 in the facility, AUTEM offers the ultra compact BLACKBOX 4 Edge. This mini industrial PC allows autarkic process data archiving over long periods of time. Thanks to numerous remote connection possibilities - 4G LTE-Modem, WAN, LAN - the BLACKBOX 4 Edge is ideally suitable for machine remote service.
PLC-ANALYZER pro 6 is an indispensable tool for fault diagnosis, maintenance, predictive maintenance, plc programming, plant documentation or cycle time optimization.
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