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DataMAX DA and A&E
data collection and logging ensure maintenance of vast amounts of data in long-term
history to enable user access and application integration.
This requires guaranteed
end to end ZERO % data loss especially in a distributed architecture. The data includes
Value, timestamps and quality (from DA sources such as PLCs, DCSs, RTUs) and ‘Alarms&Events
generation’ inside DataMAX. The challenge is to communicate the huge flux across
the client Server chains and store it inside the server with fast and efficient
retrieval. DataMAX historian supports data cache: a database that redundantly stores
data in a format that is streamlined for faster retrieval. This enables:
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Data acquisition and storage of thousands of events per second.
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Instant Retrieval time (and rendering time) on Historical Trends and Reports through
advanced sampling algorithms.
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User (custom) defined Log Groups
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Ability to configure hundreds of thousands of tags/points.
DataMAX distributed
architecture ensures that data can be collected from disparate data sources into
a single consistent database. Following are the key features:
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Data Acquisition from multiple DA and A&E sources
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The concept of SCADA partner allows commenting/annotations on distributed data remotely
from the central node.
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Distributed live storage locations
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Time and Event based scheduling of backups creation.
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Provision of Historical Data Access to other parties.
DataMAX comes with
the functionally of MAXAnalyst which provides smooth navigation with in projects.
Its one click navigation provides instant analysis of parameters. Users can seamlessly
switch controls/resources and parameters can be viewed in Real Time and Historical
Trends and Alarm Controls in a click of a button.
DataMAX also provides user visualization and operations (data) controls to analyze
the logged data using A&E (EEMUA191 compliant charts, A&E controls (history
/ current) and DA data trends (history / real). The analysis can be applied anywhere in
the project (Screen, Trends, A & E controls and charts).
DataMAX comes with
an inbuilt ability of aggregating data from multiple sources/servers and provides
advanced analysis on it.
DataMAX Aggregation
displays and EEMUA 191 compliant A&E charts allow users to apply engineering
and business knowledge to historical data, while built-in engineering unit conversions
help users view data in a format that makes sense to them in form of derived tags.
(e.g the derived tags).
Aggregate data may
be combined with business data to provide a view of the entire operation.
An open scalable
architecture is a must for modern technological systems and that’s what DataMAX
is built on. It can interact with other system over multiple interfaces. DataMAX
can connect to other applications over OLEDB with its OLEDB Provider and OPC. Also
comes with Historical Automation Wrapper for acquiring historical data. It can also
connect with third party applications via webservices and its own data connectors.
DataMAX itself comes with 175 native drivers for communication with various devices
over different protocols.
ReportMax offers
comprehensive data export to excel, resulting in the creation of complex and content
rich reports available on demand at the click of a button. Share, collaborate, and
act to keep your enterprise functioning flawlessly by harnessing the power of ReportMax.
Reports are available
in Excel, PDF and Web Formats. Comes with complete excel capabilities to calculate
advanced and complex formulae through standard excel functions. It also contains
chart displays.
DataMAX comes with special compression
algorithms to optimize the disk space utilization for storing data. This drastically
decreases the over head of disk space management for customers.
DataMAX offers multiple archives to be attached to it at any time
and performs smooth historical analysis on it. This includes
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Portable history backups.
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Link in place: Enables the users to link up with the history backups at different server without copying operation.
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Availability of data from number of backups
DataMAX fully complies
with FDA regulation 21 CFR and allows to keep complete track of events that occur
on plant floor layer. In addition, DataMAX is built on windows authentication security
to completely track electronic signatures of each user in the company to ensure
accountability.
DataMAX offers state
of the art trending facility for historical and real time analysis of parameters.
DataMAX trending module comes with:
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Facility to annotate parameters
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Configuration of font style and size
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Customizable Trend Printing
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Multiple grid support
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Alarm Control Limit Display
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Display of Advanced Processed Functions
DataMAX comes with
role based granular security and enables organizations to implement n-level security.
Administrator can easily control the level of privileges that need to be given to
Engineers, operators, managers etc.
DataMAX also provides
windows authentication in order to align the product security with your corporate
network security.
You can now calculate
your Key Performance indicators through Advanced Calculation Engine and Processed
Functions. Users can drill down for in depth information regarding KPIs.
Accumulators are
an important tool since they are used to keep track of incremental runtime data
like run hours of equipment and DataMAX comes with Accumulators with which you can
keep a close eye on.
DataMAX comes with the concept of MAXObjects
which utilizes the power of software reusablity. Its a totally object oriented approach
which reduces man hours by creating an object template and then reusing it to instantiate
objects.
DataMAX is based on a completely flexible and versatile architecture. It is completely
aligned with the proven standards and platforms in the industry.
Figure 06 elaborates the standards that DataMAX
supports:
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