MPDV: Keep an eye on process data and detect trends with HYDRA by MPDV

Process Data Collection with HYDRA PDV

Application & benefits
Keep an eye on process values and detect trends!
Superior products are often manufactured using complex processes which require the utmost precision. Adhering to production parameters like temperature, pressure or flow rates, and evaluating statistics aimed at continuous improvement guarantee high production quality and low scrap rates.
While the continuous control of production parameters, process values and their recording can now be taken over by sensors, modern machines and plant controls (PLC), the HYDRA module Process Data (PDV) offers functions that go far beyond this. The complete integration of all MES applications on the basis of a central database allows for the correlative examination of other data. The comparison of data to orders, articles, material batches or tools and process values makes a valuable contribution to optimize your production. For example, limit value violations can be detected relating to current orders or manufactured articles. The early detection of trends enables timely intervention and countermeasures. HYDRA PDV transfers process values via a standard interface (e. g. OPC): The collected data can also be used as an input parameter for production-related quality inspections.
Benefits of process data collection with HYDRA PDV
Increased process stability through correlation of recorded data with orders, articles, material batches, and more
Reduced scrap due to continuous monitoring of defined process parameters and early detection of trends
Cost savings through multiple use of shared data (e. g. for quality assurance)
Compliance with specifications for complete documentation of the manufacturing process
Support of conditionbased maintenance strategies
Many business units across the enterprise can benefit from an MES system such as HYDRA. Our ROI Analyzer reveals the untapped potentials that are still hidden within your production processes and will show you how they can be assessed monetarily.
Highlights
Take control of complex production processes
Essential elements of HYDRA PDV are data collection, the further processing of the data and their demand-oriented visualization and analysis. At the same time, HYDRA PDV covers a wide range of functions. Highlights of this solution are:
Automated recording of process values
Online visualization at the office client and at the shop floor terminal
Display of process values in the machine and plant layout
Analysis of process data for any period of time and in correlation with other machines
Logging all process disruptions and events
Detailed evaluations and analysis tools
Long term archiving of process data
Integrated escalation management when violating limit values
Additionally, HYDRA PDV can be tightly integrated with other HYDRA applications. Examples include:
Shop floor data collection
Machine data collection
Tool and resource management
Quality assurance (CAQ)
Tracking & Tracing
As with all HYDRA applications, we offer targeted training courses in order to make the implementation of the system as efficient as possible. In the training courses you will learn how to conveniently integrate your requirements into the system.
Functions
To collect and further process values
With HYDRA PDV you can collect and manage process data of any type. In addition to online visualization, the analysis of the recorded data is also part of the functional scope. A flexible definition of characteristics and their parameters makes HYDRA PDV a powerful tool for monitoring and documenting complex production processes.
Data collection
The collection a large data volumes must be carried out automatically. For this purpose, HYDRA PDV accesses standard interfaces and reliable processing mechanisms.

Example functions
Automatic collection of process data using standard interfaces (e. g. OPC)
Processing of large data volumes (Big Data)
Online monitoring of actual values, action and tolerance limits
Automatic posting of defined events
Online visualization
Depending on your specific requirements, HYDRA PDV visualizes recorded and processed data in real-time directly at the shop floor terminals, large shop floor monitors, and office PC’s.
Example functions
Visualization of current process values including display of tolerance and action limits
Display of single or multiple parameters at the shop floor terminal
Display of selected process data on the office PC
Evaluation and analysis
HYDRA PDV archives the collected process data for any period of time for analysis at a later date. For this purpose, graphic and tabular evaluations are available.
Example functions
Graphic process analysis including evaluation of compressed process data
Logs of relevant process events
Statistical process analysis based on control charts
Automatic detection of trends, runs, Middle Third, etc.
Correlative evaluation of process and machine data
Failure mode analysis including Pivot function
Integration of specific requirements
Because every manufacturing company has unique requirements, HYDRA PDV offers customized configuration options, while still being able to take advantage of a standard software implementation.
Further details
HYDRA PDV can be configured via extensive master data and flexible settings without the need for custom programming:
Definition of socalled characteristics catalogs
Detailed configuration of each measurement variable (e. g. physical unit, formulas for calculation, sampling intervals, filter settings for measurement or visualization, process limits)
Definition of collection rules
Specification of intervention and tolerance limits and measuring intervals
Apply and maintain processing rules for process data
Analysis of processes based on identification tags
Simple configuration of control charts
Modern development tools are available to the user for a detailed individualization in the form of customer-specific functions, evaluations and displays in HYDRA PDV.
Process data in the environment of many other MES applications
In contrast to systems that only visualize process data, e. g. in the machine control, HYDRA PDV can use the recorded process values to set them in correlation with other production data or to process them further in other MES applications:
Further details
Integration into shop floor and machine data collection
Comparison of process values against order, machine, material and tool data from other MES applications
Visualization of process data at shop floor terminals where information from other MES applications is displayed or entered
Integration into tool & resource management
Use of process values to control maintenance and repair activities (conditionoriented maintenance)
Integration into goods receipt, in-production inspection and Tracking & Tracing
Further processing of process values as input signal for CAQ applications
Complete documentation of process data and joint presentation with quality data in certificates

Application & benefits

Keep an eye on process values and detect trends!

Superior products are often manufactured using complex processes which require the utmost precision. Adhering to production parameters like temperature, pressure or flow rates, and evaluating statistics aimed at continuous improvement guarantee high production quality and low scrap rates.

While the continuous control of production parameters, process values and their recording can now be taken over by sensors, modern machines and plant controls (PLC), the HYDRA module Process Data (PDV) offers functions that go far beyond this. The complete integration of all MES applications on the basis of a central database allows for the correlative examination of other data. The comparison of data to orders, articles, material batches or tools and process values makes a valuable contribution to optimize your production. For example, limit value violations can be detected relating to current orders or manufactured articles. The early detection of trends enables timely intervention and countermeasures. HYDRA PDV transfers process values via a standard interface (e. g. OPC): The collected data can also be used as an input parameter for production-related quality inspections.

Benefits of process data collection with HYDRA PDV

Increased process stability through correlation of recorded data with orders, articles, material batches, and more
Reduced scrap due to continuous monitoring of defined process parameters and early detection of trends
Cost savings through multiple use of shared data (e. g. for quality assurance)
Compliance with specifications for complete documentation of the manufacturing process
Support of conditionbased maintenance strategies

Many business units across the enterprise can benefit from an MES system such as HYDRA. Our ROI Analyzer reveals the untapped potentials that are still hidden within your production processes and will show you how they can be assessed monetarily.

Highlights

Take control of complex production processes

Essential elements of HYDRA PDV are data collection, the further processing of the data and their demand-oriented visualization and analysis. At the same time, HYDRA PDV covers a wide range of functions. Highlights of this solution are:

Automated recording of process values
Online visualization at the office client and at the shop floor terminal
Display of process values in the machine and plant layout
Analysis of process data for any period of time and in correlation with other machines
Logging all process disruptions and events
Detailed evaluations and analysis tools
Long term archiving of process data
Integrated escalation management when violating limit values

Additionally, HYDRA PDV can be tightly integrated with other HYDRA applications. Examples include:

As with all HYDRA applications, we offer targeted training courses in order to make the implementation of the system as efficient as possible. In the training courses you will learn how to conveniently integrate your requirements into the system.

Functions

To collect and further process values

With HYDRA PDV you can collect and manage process data of any type. In addition to online visualization, the analysis of the recorded data is also part of the functional scope. A flexible definition of characteristics and their parameters makes HYDRA PDV a powerful tool for monitoring and documenting complex production processes.

Data collection

The collection a large data volumes must be carried out automatically. For this purpose, HYDRA PDV accesses standard interfaces and reliable processing mechanisms.

Example functions
Automatic collection of process data using standard interfaces (e. g. OPC)
Processing of large data volumes (Big Data)
Online monitoring of actual values, action and tolerance limits
Automatic posting of defined events

Online visualization

Depending on your specific requirements, HYDRA PDV visualizes recorded and processed data in real-time directly at the shop floor terminals, large shop floor monitors, and office PC’s.

Example functions
Visualization of current process values including display of tolerance and action limits
Display of single or multiple parameters at the shop floor terminal
Display of selected process data on the office PC

Evaluation and analysis

HYDRA PDV archives the collected process data for any period of time for analysis at a later date. For this purpose, graphic and tabular evaluations are available.

Example functions
Graphic process analysis including evaluation of compressed process data
Logs of relevant process events
Statistical process analysis based on control charts
Automatic detection of trends, runs, Middle Third, etc.
Correlative evaluation of process and machine data
Failure mode analysis including Pivot function

Integration of specific requirements

Because every manufacturing company has unique requirements, HYDRA PDV offers customized configuration options, while still being able to take advantage of a standard software implementation.

Further details
HYDRA PDV can be configured via extensive master data and flexible settings without the need for custom programming:
Definition of socalled characteristics catalogs
Detailed configuration of each measurement variable (e. g. physical unit, formulas for calculation, sampling intervals, filter settings for measurement or visualization, process limits)
Definition of collection rules
Specification of intervention and tolerance limits and measuring intervals
Apply and maintain processing rules for process data
Analysis of processes based on identification tags
Simple configuration of control charts
Modern development tools are available to the user for a detailed individualization in the form of customer-specific functions, evaluations and displays in HYDRA PDV.

Process data in the environment of many other MES applications

In contrast to systems that only visualize process data, e. g. in the machine control, HYDRA PDV can use the recorded process values to set them in correlation with other production data or to process them further in other MES applications:

Further details
Integration into shop floor and machine data collection
Comparison of process values against order, machine, material and tool data from other MES applications
Visualization of process data at shop floor terminals where information from other MES applications is displayed or entered
Integration into tool & resource management
Use of process values to control maintenance and repair activities (conditionoriented maintenance)
Integration into goods receipt, in-production inspection and Tracking & Tracing
Further processing of process values as input signal for CAQ applications
Complete documentation of process data and joint presentation with quality data in certificates