The panel-mounted module provides an easy-to-use, reliable and virtually
maintenance-free method to exchange data between factory floor
equipment connected to Siemens S7 PLCs to populate MES, ERP, OEE and
other data-intense applications, says the vendor. The module includes
software for set-up that automatically recognizes all connected Siemens
controllers and computer system data points. Drop-down menus and
intuitive screens enable users to map data and set triggers for
transfer, choosing parameters such as time and other values, for when
data exchange occurs. All configurations are stored in the module’s
non-volatile memory. The eATM tManager Standalone can be snapped into a
DIN rail or directly mounted on a panel and connects to a Siemens PLC
via Industrial Ethernet.Online Development Inc.www.oldi.com800.625.8678
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