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DataSure at the Desktop –
Six Questions & Answers about Wireless Data Collection Manager Software |
All DataSure® systems include the Wireless Data Collection Manager software package at no extra charge. This software runs within the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser to connect and manage your tools, network, data and third party SPC applications.
In the Winter 2007 edition of Last Word, we had an overview of DataSure Wireless Data Collection structured as a series of questions and answers -- "DataSure Wireless Data Collection -- Five Questions & Answers." In this issue, we follow the same format but focus specifically on the Wireless Data Collection Manager software package. |
1) What are the basic facts about DataSure Wireless Data Collection Manager?
• It monitors your wireless
network, tools, system status,
end node battery voltages and
tool measurements, all from
one screen
• Measurements can be
initiated and viewed directly
from the home page
• Data can be exported in
many formats including:
TSV, CSV, XML and XLS
• Data is stored on a local or
network SQL database with
programmable, scheduled
backup
• Remote personnel can
configure tools, export data
and monitor activity via
intranet without
additional software
• Virtual multiplexers allow data
to be directed from specific
tools to multiple software
applications
• End nodes, multiplexers and
applications can be
personalized with a
descriptive name
• System Requirements:
Windows® XP Professional
Service Pack 2 (uses IIS and
.NET framework components)
2) Can I use the DataSure software as a SPC analysis tool?
DataSure does not perform SPC analysis per se, but with two or three mouse clicks, it does store and export in formats that can be used for record keeping and analysis.
The exported files will open using common office software, such as word processors and spreadsheets in the vast majority of cases. |
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Above: Wireless Data Collection Manager main screen
Below: Main Screen with an open MS-Excel window |
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In addition, DataSure streams data to COM ports of the host PC. Your SPC software can receive the data via its specific input settings.
Of course if your SPC needs are more elaborate than simply recording and graphing trend lines, we recommend that you invest in software designed specifically for SPC and analysis. Starrett Gage Link Software is bundled with DataSure for simple SPC recording and analysis.
3) If I don't want to use specialized SPC software, can I simply use Microsoft Excel® to record and graph data?
Yes. The software supports CSV, TSV and .XLS formats that can be opened directly in Excel.
4) Can I graph data with DataSure software?
Yes and no. No, if you use no other SPC software or spreadsheet application. Yes, if you have MS Excel or other SPC analysis software on the host machine.
DataSure sends data via COM port to applications, or flat files with formats including CSV and TSV, XLS and XML.
5) If I have 20 or more tools on the shop floor, can I view data collected from just one tool?
Measurement data can be sorted and exported directly from the DataSure software, regardless of the SPC software used for everyday analysis. Data can be sorted by multiplexer (a collection of tools), tool (a single tool), radio end node, and/or day and time the measurements took place.
6) Does DataSure software allow the operator to annotate data?
No. However, most SPC software packages do support annotating measurements, i.e. assignable cause or comments/notes functions.
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Above: Tool Customization capabilities
Below: Device Edit Screen |
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