Monitoring Hardware Supported

Monitoring Hardware Supported

Older and manual machines can use cost-effective hardware to collect from voltage and current signals while tablets or PCs can be used for entry of downtime reasons as well as recording other shop floor data.

DataXchange can monitor voltage signals, current flow, as well as triggering off of devices such as presence or light sensors for the collection of OEE metrics.

Types of hardware include:
  1. thermocouple
  2. amp clamp
  3. relays
  4. temperature gauges
  5. light sensors
  6. tablets
  7. vibration sensor
  8. proximity sensor
  9. fill level sensor
And many more!

If you have any further questions on the types of hardware supported and how to use and connect them to Scytec DataXchange, contact support at dxhelp@scytec.com


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