Budget entry to data collection software

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team May 23, 2005

As part of its latest release, WebDock is introducing a new personal version of DataPort for US $80.00.

As part of its latest release, WebDock is introducing a new personal version of DataPort for US $80.00; the company has also changed the 1500-data-point version to unlimited and the price has been reduced to $1500.00.

WebDock's DataPort data collection and troubleshooting software allows users to easily view data or troubleshoot a line.

Now starting at just $80.00 this is one feature packed data collection and troubleshooting software application.

All you need 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 your various programmable controllers.

DataPort has a long list of features and WebDock reckons 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, with no need to setup or configure one database item.

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 users see the data collected in real time and allows them to save the snapshot 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 their data from any web browser as well as 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.

Interested parties can download a fully functional version of the software from the WebDock website.