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Plantwide monitoring with RFID & ERP support.


ProHelp EPM EPM

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 7.0, the latest process-monitoring software from Mattec Corp., Loveland, Ohio, provides support for RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna.  or barcode labels, JIT production scheduling, and seamless integration with advanced ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer.  systems. The system automatically generates RFID tags or barcode labels with unique serial numbers for each part or box of parts. Using a separate reader, users can retrieve stored data, including process parameters and SPC 1. (business) SPC - Statistical Process Control. Something to do with quality management.

2. (body) SPC - Software Productivity Centre.
3. (company) SPC - Software Publishing Corporation.
4.
 charts for each box.

The monitoring system runs on Microsoft Windows Server. It monitors every cycle of every connected machine in a plant and alerts user to changes in process conditions.

The ProHelp real-time display provides visual status of processing machines with machine-like icons. Other features include graphical plant-floor displays, data integration with CMS (1) See content management system and color management system.

(2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system.
 Software's ERP system (p. 119), enhanced cavity-pressure graphing, and more charting and configuration choices. Tel: (513) 683-1802 * PT Direct: 221TX

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Title Annotation:Process/Production Monitoring
Publication:Plastics Technology
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:May 1, 2006
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