xCoupler Setup

Setup and Configuration with the WorkBench Utility xCoupler’s WorkBench utility is used for setup, administration and to configure tasks between the business system and plant floor equipment such as: Placing plant floor data into a database table. Downloading business system instructions to plant floor devices and receiving feedback. Monitoring plant floor device data and setting email-based alarm set points for out of tolerance events.

The WorkBench utility features:

• Module and business system setup and operation in 60 minutes or less
• Establishes user privileges and access levels
  • Adapter transport and trigger editing
  • Administration and setup
  • Bi-directional tag configuration
• Makes application generation simple
  • Drag and drop tag data
  • Intuitive screens based on business system or communication adapters chosen
  • Creates XML or ASCI without programming
• Keeps data secure
  • Configurable store and forward feature keeps data in a Flash memory if a data connection disruption occurs. Delivers data when the connection is restored
  • High level of security prevents hacking or unintended changes
  • Not affected by PC-type viruses
• Comprehensive auditing and reporting. Ideal for compliance to industry or government standards
  • Audit Log – Tracks system changes made by the user
  • Exception Log  – Records trigger, transport, system warnings and error messages
  • Transaction Log – Records messages to/from databases
• Automatically sends alerts by email
  • When a Store and Forward status change occurs
  • If a warning or error messages occurs
  • User Specified Trigger change