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DMC used a Rockwell ControlLogix PLC to aggregate the data and supply it to FactoryTalk Metrics using OMAC PackML standard data structures to simplify configuration. An ASP.NET display takes readings from FactoryTalk Metrics, a local SQL Server database, and the PLC displays\u00a0them on an Andon screen above the assembly line to display a summary of how the line is running on the shift.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"whole system\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27165859\/S-and-C-3-750.jpg\"  \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"asp.net\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27165858\/S-and-C-1-750.jpg\"  \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p>When operators run into issues on the line, they can enter the reason for the hold into the Andon system. FactoryTalk Metrics then compiles the data, developing events and custom reports using SQL Server. The SQL Server\u00a0uses reporting services for later reporting to drive continuous improvement efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"factory talk metrics\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dmcinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27165858\/S-and-C-2-750.jpg\"  \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p>DMC also provided an Alarming solution that sends announcements through the industrial speaker when a serious problem with line productivity is identified. Event-driven emails are sent to notify management of potential issues on the line in real-time.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A client in the manufacturing industry has an assembly line with several\u00a0manual assembly stations. The client defined targets for how many units per operator shift are needed for production. They asked DMC to create a solution to track operator performance and record data for line productivity. 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