Written by Gareth Chamberlain, Network and Cyber Security Specialist

…when it’s a Phoenix Contact ILC.

Today, the need for visibility into process data by senior management is not a desired feature, it is a requirement.

By having this functionality, any deviation from set objectives for business performance can be addressed in a timely manner. This way, performance can be kept at optimum levels at all times and continuous improvements can be made to the manufacturing process.

The key to becoming more efficient is to obtain real time data from the manufacturing process as it occurs and, as quickly as possible, enter this information into a relational database.

MySQL and Microsoft SQL are the most widely utilised databases in the commercial sector.

Phoenix Contact has developed the means not only to communicate with a SQL database from the manufacturing process, but directly insert multiple datatypes into a database for report creation – whether that be a dashboard, front end or KPI report.

By using the Phoenix Contact SQL Function Block Library and the Phoenix Contact ILC 100 Series or AXC Controller , this can be achieved very competitively and with astonishing ease.

The performance dashboard above can be produced easily from the data derived directly from the ILC connected to your process.

For more information about this application, contact Tony Deane on 07824 437393 or email tdeane@phoenixcontact.com.   You can also email Gareth gchamberlain@phoenixcontact.com