Retrieve production history without separate record sheets
When an operator copies readings or completes a list only at the end of a shift, information may be missing when you need it. Automatic recording helps you see how production progressed.
Together we identify the questions the history should answer. Which readings changed during a batch? When did a production step begin or end? What records does the quality team need? Those questions determine what we collect.
Connect to your Omron controller
A production environment may contain CJ, NJ or NX controllers, for example. Available communication and data structures vary by model. We investigate how to read the required values from your installation.
A value in a PLC is not always meaningful production information on its own. We map technical variables or memory addresses to clear names, units and machines. Staff see information they can use instead of a list of technical codes.
Follow a batch through several production steps
In a process involving several machines, a reading is useful only when its batch and process step are clear. We examine how batch numbers move between steps and how to identify their start and end.
Where automatic identification is missing, a focused input step may be needed. We design it with operators to avoid building an apparently useful graph around the wrong batch number.
- Store available process readings by batch and machine.
- Review the progress of production steps in one overview.
- Compare selected batches or export their records for analysis.
See whether your records are complete
We test the logger using real data from your machine. This includes checking the meaning and scale of readings, timestamps and batch assignment. We also test a lost connection and a restart.
The web application indicates when data stops updating. Records can be stored locally, with access for the appropriate staff and backups matched to the required retention period.
What does Omron batch logging cost?
Cost depends on the connection, number of machines and relationship between production steps. A single-machine overview requires less work than tracking batches across a complete line.
We start with the information your team needs, then establish the technical work. You receive a proposal for the connection, web application and agreed reports. An initial machine can form the basis for later expansion.
Related work by GSD
Our existing batch logger cases show how we combine PLC data, live monitoring and HMI viewing in a local web application. Those projects use Siemens systems. For your Omron machinery, we adapt the data connection and interpretation to the installed controllers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you read data from our Omron CJ, NJ or NX controller?
We check the exact model, communication options and available data, then choose a suitable connection. Controllers within the same series do not necessarily offer identical capabilities.
Can the logger connect different production steps?
Yes, provided we can establish which batch belongs to each step. We use available batch identifiers and signals, or set up an input step with your operators where needed.
Will operators still need to copy readings manually?
Available PLC readings can be collected automatically. Information outside the machine, such as a manual quality check, may require a separate input or integration.
Can we start with a small installation?
Yes. We can begin with one machine and a limited set of relevant readings. You can use the records in practice before adding more steps or reports.