Note:
DataWorx WinPLC functions as an NT service so you do
not have to be logged on for the server to acquire data. Please
see the Server section of this manual for more information about
the DataWorx WinPLC Server.
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DataWorx WinPLC
1.0 Introduction
DataWorx WinPLC provides an easy and inexpensive way
to collect data from your WinPLCs. The DataWorx Server
stores the information onto your PC into either a comma
or tab delimited text file(s). These files can be created on a
daily, monthly or yearly basis. The data can be opened in
Excel, NotePad or another program of your choice. At this
point, you can save the files or print the data.
The DataWorx WinPLC software package is unique in
that it offers "report by exception" data collection rather
than the typical data collection through polling of
WinPLCs. This method allows the WinPLC complete
control to store the data to a computer hard drive. Report
by exception eases network traffic because, unlike polling,
the WinPLC sends information only when needed, rather
than continuously.
System Requirements
Hardware Required
• Pentium II with 128 megabytes of ram and 10 megabytes of
hard disk space free
• One of the following AutomationDirect WinPLCs:
H2-WPLCX-LV or H2-WPLCX-SD
Software Required
• The Server can run on Windows NT (SP5 or higher),
2000 or XP
• The Monitor can run on Windows 98, NT, 2000 or XP
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
