AutomationDirect has recently added DataLynx™ Remote Data Collection Software to their line of industrial automation products. This new software package uses modem technology to provide an inexpensive and simple solution for collecting, viewing and storing data from industrial devices, regardless of location.
DataLynx is the ideal solution for collecting data from remotely located I/O devices, or for relaying data from multiple stations back to one location. It empowers those in charge of plant operations by bringing important information from distant or hard-to-reach locations right to their fingertips.
“DataLynx uses dial-up modems so it’s perfect for collecting data from several locations that are miles away,” says Joey Kulakowski, software engineer for BizWareDirect, the AutomationDirect technology provider responsible for the development of DataLynx. “When you have pipes running long distances, Ethernet connections become expensive and complicated. But phone lines are everywhere—they are cheaper and more functional for hard-to-reach locations.”
With DataLynx, remote data from any MODBUS serial-enabled device can be viewed and stored in an easy-to-read format, with no PLC programming or SCADA system required. The software is capable of collecting an unlimited amount of data from an unlimited number of remotely located devices, saving data into comma-delimited or tab-delimited text files. For added convenience, DataLynx runs on its own, even when a user is not logged into the PC.
DataLynx also offers file reporting. Reporting allows the user to view and archive the text files that are stored on the PC’s hard drive. Files can be opened or viewed in Notepad, Excel, or another program of choice. DataLynx allows the instant retrieval of important industrial data, even when physical access to the server and industrial devices is not available.
“With this product, there is finally an inexpensive, easy-to-use application for remote data acquisition,” says Bill Glover, product manager for BizWareDirect. “This product is advanced enough to satisfy users’ needs, yet simple enough that anyone can use it and any facility can afford it.”
DataLynx is compatible with any industrial device that supports serial MODBUS connections. Four packages are available to support up to one, five, ten or an unlimited number of devices.
For more information about DataLynx, visit AutomationDirect (www.automationdirect.com or BizWareDirect (www.bizwaredirect.com).
About BizWareDirect
BizWareDirect is a software-development firm that specializes in industrial data management. BizWareDirect offers affordable, easy-to-use software solutions that increase efficiency by making data more useful and more accessible to those who need it. For more information on BizWareDirect, or its complete collection of software products, please visitwww.bizwaredirect.com, or call (770) 886-5878.
By Jennifer Gerborg
Senior Editor
Originally Published: Dec. 1, 2005