ibaDatManager
Central Management and Analysis of decentrally acquired Data
At a glance
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Fast searching and finding of iba measuring files via
properties
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Consistent analysis of measured data over the whole
production line
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Long-term analysis across measuring files with graphical
representation (trend, histogram, xy-diagram)
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Configuration of problem specific views for different
user groups
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Freely configurable graphical user interface in designer
mode
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Simultaneous search in measuring files provided by
different decentral ibaPDA systems in the network
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Reduces network load during a search
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Fast overview in signal preview window
ibaDatManager allows for rapidly finding process-related measurement data
using the properties of the measured signals and the characteristic values
extracted from them. You do not need to know file names and storage locations.
A decisive advantage is the possibility to evaluate quality parameters
statistically at a glance. Thus, deviations from the normal behavior can be
discovered rapidly and analyzed in detail.
Fast Access to
all Data in the Network
In major
industrial plants (e.g. hot rolling mills) often more than one iba system is
acquiring process and quality data at different places along the production
line. Usually the acquired data is stored in different locations as measuring
files.
The
access to the data through the network is often complicated and restricted by user
rights belonging to the different kind of user groups like maintenance,
production or quality management. ibaDatManager provides an easy way to view,
filter and access the recorded data, independent from its location.
It
is possible to design customized views fitting to the requirements of
maintenance, production or any other concerns. Finding measuring files by using
ibaDatManager is made efficient by selecting key information like product id,
production date or quality values directly and comfortable.
The
result of the selection are files displayed at a clearly structured table. The
files can be opened with ibaAnalyzer directly out of ibaDatManager.
A
preconfigured analysis which can be opened together with the files will reduce
the time of searching through the network and help keeping the overview.
Mode of
Operation
By
means of the ibaAnalyzer and ibaAnalyzer-DB applications, all data provided by
the distributed measuring stations is registered in an index table in a common
database.
This
procedure can be automated by ibaDatCoordinator.
ibaDatManager
now allows to use all available information fields in this index table as filter
and search fields.
The
query user interface is freely configurable. In a special design view provided
by ibaDatManager, selection and control fields can be freely configured in a
way that is exactly tailored to your needs.
Graphical
objects can be integrated as well, e.g. a system layout.
As
soon as a view has been designed, the desired data can be found rapidly and
analyzed. More over the user can have a preview of the signal progress of a
chosen measuring file in a preview window.
Individual
Layout
In general,
ibaDatManager distinguishes clearly between administrator and user: In
ibaDatManager, the administrator has access to a variety of design tools, like
display and selection elements or calender functions, that can becombined
freely and linked to the information fields in the database.
The
user only has to click on the desired query option for immediately getting a
list of iba measuring files matching the search criteria.
For
a clear overview, multiple user profiles can be created, which allow all views
or only process-specific views, e.g. for quality, maintenance or product
analysis.
A
practical example: In a hot rolling mill, distributed measuring systems acquire
process data in the furnace section, at the press and the roughing mill, at the
finishing mill and at the coiler.
If
you need the process data of a strip number over the whole production line, you
do not need to search in each measuring system any more.
With
ibaDatManager, you have got a central instrument at your hands, that allows you
to filter the data for strip numbers or to define time periods for the search.
The database-based search does not only save
valuable time, but also reduces the network
load as only relevant data is transferred.
Data Analysis via
a single Mouse Click
In the table with the
found measuring files, the user can open and analyze one or more files via
mouse click.
The
administrator can pre-configure different analysis descriptions and assign them
in ibaDatManager. When several measuring files are opened at the same time,
different modes are supported: open the files as group, append or add the
files.
For
a fast overview, the user can have displayed in a preview window the signal
trees of the found measuring file and check the values in a targeted way by
using markers.
The
signal search facilitates finding appropriate measurement signals, especially
in large signal trees. Moreover, the signal preview offers the possibility of a
first graphical evaluation.
Thus,
defined areas of the signal, like e.g. exceeded limit values, can be marked in
color.
Long-term
Analysis across Measuring Files
The
content of the result table can be displayed as trend and hence be used for a
long-term analysis. Characteristic values which are saved in the measuring
files, like the average or maximum value of a signal, the product
classification or other product specific characteristics are treated like
signals and can be represented in different views: Depending on the
requirement, as graph in the order of the result table or in relation to the
time axis.
In
a histogram, the distribution of the values of the found measuring files can be
read rapidly and an X/Y diagram visualizes the correlation between two or more
characteristic values. This can be used for the correlation analysis of process
values.
A
change in the sorting criteria of the result table or the filtering of the
files have an immediate effect on the representation of the trend view.
ibaDatManager
offers longterm analyses across files over selected time areas or in accordance
with the grouping of product classes.
Everything in
Sight
A major advantage of this application is the central access to all
information in the network. With ibaDatManager you always have got central
access to decentrally acquired data. Due to the integrated synchronization,
there is always an up-to-date overview.