One of the most common and powerful tasks an HMI can handle is the logging of information (data) from connected devices such as PLCs, VFDs, sensors, etc. Logged information can be used to generate trend graphs, export records for analysis, and troubleshoot alarms or machine failures – ultimately supporting continuous improvement across operations.
The world of Industrial Automation, Custom Machine Integration, and Advanced Manufacturing is filled with acronyms—many of which are essential to understanding systems, components, and processes. From PLCs to HMIs and everything in between, these terms are part of everyday conversations in engineering and operations—but they’re not always intuitive. To support engineers, technicians, and industry professionals, we’ve compiled a concise reference guide to the most commonly used automation and manufacturing acronyms every integration pro should know.
You can’t improve upon what you can’t measure. And having made a large investment in industrial automation machines and processes, ideally you want to achieve the maximum return on that investment and have continuous availability of reliable equipment with precision performance. Leveraging OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) solutions are the most efficient way to track your equipment operating levels as well as to discover new ways of improving productivity. Track real-time data, accuracy, capacity, behavior history and more using specially designed IIOT devices to give you the information needed to improve. Read more
