Software suits data collection and troubleshooting

For applications that require just a few data points or a view into a process WebDock reckons its DataPort data collection and troubleshooting software may be just the ticket.

For applications that require just a few data points or a view into a process WebDock reckons its DataPort data collection and troubleshooting software may be just the ticket.

Starting at just $80.00, DataPort is billed as a feature packed data collection and troubleshooting software application.

All that is required is an OPC server such as Rockwell Software's RSLinx, Kepware's OPC server, PLC direct or any other major OPC server to interface with various programmable controllers.

WebDock's DataPort has a long list of features and boasts that users can be collecting data within minutes of installing the software.

DataPort creates and manages all databases from Microsoft Access to Microsoft SQL server.

It even exports Microsoft Access databases to Microsoft Excel format.

Users do not have to set up or configure any database items.

For local use DataPort logs information to a Microsoft Access 95/97/2000 format database, and for big jobs it will log to any Microsoft SQL server on a network.

DataPort includes a live data viewer that lets the user see the data collected in real time and allows this snapshot to be saved as a CSV file for easy import into Microsoft Excel or other applications.

WebDock's DataPort includes standard a built in web server with graphing that allows users to view data points and graphs of data from any web browser as well as to export graph data directly from a web browser.

Access to the web server can be controlled by username/password security.

DataPort also includes standard a built in XML server, which allows users to built complex applications that do no rely on proprietary information or protocols.

WebDock even provides demos of real time controls such as a vessel for web pages.

A fully functional version of the software can be downloaded from the WebDock website.

And at one-third the cost of competing products, WebDock reckons DataPort is feature-packed and worth a look.

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