Easy data logger on Omron PLCs network

Maintenance and TAS

Objetives:

INISA develops a communication software for Omron PLCs network, capable of using FINS protocol, the most common in these PLCs. The program, developed on platform VBnet, runs on a Fanless PC, without a monitor or keyboard (Does as a data logger) and allows the capture of data from various processes of various PLCs, managed by their occurrence events. It is possible in any current factory or facility where these conditions exist:

  • Define a configuration with the name and IP address of each PLC in the network, valid later for the generation of reports.
  • Define the variables within the PLC that would be read when a/some process event/s occur/s. Currently up to 100 variables per PLC and event (expandable). Each variable is configured by the user to have an associated text that clarifies its meaning.
  • It is possible to communicate up to 8 PLCs simultaneously (expandable), with n definable events for each PLC. Several plant installations with the same data logger.
  • It can be implemented in any current Omron PLC with FINS protocol. Inisa supplies the customer with the PLC program routines/blocks necessary for event management and intercommunication with the PC datalogger, in operation 24 hours a day.
  • Depending on the number of PLCs, variables and events, the frequency of the registered events can be up to 200 milliseconds.
  • In the PC, a common database is generated with the information of the variables of each event, of each one of the PLCS. The user has a filter screen to view the data, by manufacturing order ranges, between dates… generating process reports in Excel/pdf. Data can be communicated for traceability to other IT systems, or necessary filters can be added.

Utility:

It is a proven communication solution, which allows data to be recorded in databases with a PC program implementation time and routines added to the PLC of less than one day (For 8 PLCS). It is only necessary to have 100 contiguous variables in the PLC and copy the variables with the process information that you want to record into these. The PLC program is provided by INISA.

It allows issuing process reports to customers who ask us for traceability in the pieces that are produced, with the physical variables that they have had during their manufacture. From the Excel sheet, the user can, using macros and/or Excel scripts, represent graphs, maximum/minimum frequencies, etc. Ability to choose the PLC variables that are necessary, the frequency of events, and the processing of information in Excel. Otherwise, INISA would perform the desired customization.

Cost/Return:

As it is a solution designed for the functionalities described, and since it is largely configurable, the cost return on investment is very fast (< 3 months). It does NOT depend on a particular data collection hardware, a fanless PC with the operating system and software are enough.

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Automation Engineering

Continuous processing lines, winding and unwinding of product
  • Selection of components, design of electrical drawings and supply of switchboards.
  • Configuration and implementation of field buses and industrial networks in plant (Intranet and Extranet) (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, Interbus). Field wiring installations.
  • Programming of Human Machine Interfaces /SCADA, on PC touch panels, Web servers, (VB NET, SQL database management, ERP connection), with all protocols, such as OPCUA, Modbus, Ethernet IP, FINS, S7 protocol.
  • PLC programming, Robots and servo drives for axis control, Variable speed drives…
  • Replacement of old equipment (Siemens S5 to S7, Omron CQM1 to CJ2, Sysmac Studio)
  • Start-up and operational testing of the installation, national and international. Production assistance.

Retrofit of
PLCs /
Robotics

Automation of grinding and blending processing lines

Upgrade your PLC / Robot / SCADA, both hardware and software (Increased performance and/or functional improvements, such as the complete redesign of a CFF (flexible manufacturing cell).

RD1215 Regulations

Automation of grinding and blending processing lines

Adaptation to machine safety regulations, CE marking, making updates to standards.

Embedded systems
HW & SW

Automation of grinding and blending processing lines

Selection and design of technologies that allow us to create projects with our own product, using Industrial communications standards (Modbus, MQTT, Bluetooh, BLE, Wifi, Zigbee), for the most diverse sectors, home automation, Industrial, Automotive, with examples of products in progress.

Industry 4.0 IIOT

Automation of grinding and blending processing lines

Industrial Internet of Things. Traceability, events, maintenance, Notifications / Mail production reports, cloud, with PLCs or Things currently in their factories or newly implemented. Use of connectivity protocols between devices, such as MQTT and others.

Maintenance and TAS

Continuous processing lines, winding and unwinding of product

By means of remote and/or on-site remote assistance, anywhere in the world, which allows improvements, programme changes and fault resolution. Also on implementations of other manufacturers. Our experience in different processes and knowledge of the technologies at your service in the rapid resolution of faults.

Industrial Robotics

Continuous processing lines, winding and unwinding of product

Programming and fine-tuning services for industrial robots in a wide range of business sectors. For this purpose, we have a team of programmers experienced in integrating robots from the main manufacturers: KUKA, ABB, FANUC

Industrial Software Developments

ENERGY / RENEWABLES
  • Communication between machines or systems, Profibus networks, Ethernet, ProfiNet…
  • Process or machine solutions for supervision, control, monitoring, real-time data acquisition for applications, customised software, process traceability.

Technical Advice

Analysis, solution proposal, equipment selection

Continuous processing lines, winding and unwinding of product

We offer technical advice to end customers on the purchase, implementation and monitoring of projects. carried out at their facilities by other machinery manufacturers involving automation, we help to define the requirements and specifications of the project, analyse the offers received technologically and economically, and carry out the project management and validation of the installation in production. In other words, achieving the objectives set.

We analyse and look for effective solutions, where “know-how” is important.

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