Unleash Data Diversity with OPC DataHub and Factory Widgets
Join Win Worrall and Renee Sikes as they delve into the OPC DataHub's capabilities, designed to connect and manage diverse data sources – both OPC and non-OPC. In this engaging session, learn to leverage Factory Widgets for real-time data visualization on your desktop, facilitating decision-making with ease. Witness a live demonstration showcasing various connections, including ODBC and custom applications. Discover how the OPC DataHub serves as a versatile tool for maximizing your automation investments and enhancing operational insights.
Unleash Data Diversity with OPC DataHub and Factory Widgets
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Presentation Transcript
Diversifying Your Data Sources Beyond OPC Your Presenters Today: Win Worrall, Application Engineer Renee Sikes, Application Engineer
Agenda • Introduction to OPC DataHub • Introduction to Factory Widgets • Live Demo • Connect to various non-OPC data sources • Use the FactoryWidgets to display data on user’s desktop • Questions and Answers
The Swiss Army Knife of OPC!The Perfect Tool to Leverage Your Automation Investments OPC DataHubFunctionality Overview http://www.softwaretoolbox.com/opcdatahub
Variety of Data Collection Systems – Some OPC – Some Not! Before we dive into the details… • Where does the DataHub fit in? Multiple & Varied Data Sources
Diversity of Connection Types • OPC DA • Acts and OPC Server and OPC Client • DDE • Acts as a Local DDE Client or Server • ODBC • Can write to ODBC systems or Read from using scripting • API’s – lets you make TCP connections • C++ - Windows or Linux • JAVA – support web browser applications • .NET – C#, but works with any • TCP Socket connection with DataHub protocol • Linux/QNX via Cascade Data Hub • Connect to your custom application Bottomline: Once you get the data into OPC Data Hub – You can move it ANYWHERE!!!
What is a FactoryWidget? • Desktop mini-app that gives information at a glance • Displays manufacturing data or key performance indicators (KPIs) • Operates just like any other Windows widget (e.g. news, stocks, social network alerts, clock) • Simple and elegant visual display for monitoring key information • Read-only window into existing data • User configurable display
How does a FactoryWidget work? • Connect to a WidgetServer, which connects to data sources • OPC-DA and Wonderware Historian 9.0 and higher as data sources • Connect using TCP/IP over user-configurable port • Reside on your desktop for easy access
What widgets are available? • Analog Orb • Discrete Orb • Goal • Timer • KPI
Supported Configurations FactoryWidgets • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP (Requires 3rd Party Add-in) WidgetServer • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP • Windows Server 2003/2008
LIVE DEMO • Live Demo Agenda • Connect to System Monitoring Info • Connect to ODBC Databases • Connect to MS Excel • Connect FactoryWidgets to OPC DataHub • Publishing Data to the Web • Access Published Web Pages using FactoryWidgets
OPC DataHub Summary • Avoid DCOM via Tunnelling • Move Data Between Many Different Disparate Systems • Email/SMS Notifications • DataHub is about using Off-the-Shelf Software • For Users - Lower Total Cost of Ownership vs. Custom Code • For SI’s – the key to additional projects
OPC DataHub Licensing • OPC DataHub Node License $995 • OPC Client and Server • DDE Client and Server • Bridging • Email/SMS Notification • System Monitoring • ODBC Reading and Writing • Built in Scripting • Tunnelling requires 2 Node Licenses • All except Web Server and External API’s • Web Server License $895 • Maintenance Agreements available for 20% of License Cost. Free Support and Upgrades Visit www.softwaretoolbox.com/opcdatahubClick the Ordering Tab
FactoryWidgets Summary • Display a few key data points on your desktop • Easy to configure and maintain • Do not interfere with your day to day business • Easy visual access to monitor higher level information
FactoryWidgets Licensing • Based on the number of Widgets in use • Concurrent, Named and Mixed licensing modes • Any mix of widgets on any number of machines, adding up to total widget count • Annual support available for 15% of total cost
New Features 7.x - Jan 2011 • Redundancy support and GUI interface. Includes domain to domain bridging. • OPC A&E support and GUI interface. • Multi-threaded ODBC with store and forward capabilities • Historian and QuickTrend • OPC Xi • DataHub Web View - Silverlight screen editor and web support. • Other changes include: • Tweaks to properties window to allow it to be scaled wider and taller. • New icons and splash screen. • Updated documentation.
More Information Free Demos Available: www.softwaretoolbox.com/opcdatahub www.factorywidgets.com Questions: Win Worrall: Email: wworrall@softwaretoolbox.com Tel: +1 (704) 849-2773 ext. 1329 Renee Sikes: Email:rsikes@softwaretoolbox.com Tel: +1 (704) 849-2773 ext. 1328 Visit www.softwaretoolbox.com/webinars for future events