Applications for machine and plant data | DataSuite 3

DataSuite 3

Simply use machine and plant data

DataSuite 3 is a universal software solution for using data from machines and plants in many applications.

The right software for your applications

EVEN MORE VALUABLE

For machine builders

Add value to your machines by equipping them with an Excel export and making settings and recipes editable in Excel.

EVEN MORE CONTROLLABLE

For maintenance staff

Monitor service due dates or malfunctions with DataSuite 3. Your machine easily notifies you of the machine status via SMS or email.

EVEN MORE ANALYZABLE

For production managers

Complicated and expensive MDE systems were yesterday. DataSuite 3 collects your important key performance indicators (KPI) and writes them easily into Excel.

NEARLY FASTER

For automation engineers

Process your orders even faster and with less time. DataSuite 3 allows you to create uncomplicated reports or file imports/exports.

Popular applications

"With the DataSuite, we have created a modern software platform that allows our customers to easily implement a wide variety of application scenarios."

Markus Bläser
Founder & Managing Director
[MB] Software

"With the new DataSuite, we have created a modern software platform that allows our customers to easily implement a wide variety of application scenarios."

Markus Bläser
Founder & Managing Director
[MB] Software

Typical applications

Low-cost ERP connection via CSV files

Case

Until now, production data had to be entered manually into the ERP system. In order to always have an overview of the order status in production and to reduce manual, error-prone activities, the machines and plants are to be connected directly to the ERP system. However, the ERP software used does not offer the option of retrieving data directly from the machines and plants.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Read out the production data from the machines and plants and write it into a CSV file
ERP system can import CSV files and reads in the file automatically – The production data is available in ERP

Result

PLC programmers can compile the necessary data for the CSV files without major detours and program changes to the PLC
A simple, cost-effective solution without special technical requirements

Test protocols for test facilities

Case

Especially older testing systems can only display and print out the measured values for the material and component tests. Therefore, the values have to be read manually and the printouts have to be laboriously typed into Excel.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Automatic data entry into an Excel spreadsheet

Result

Fewer errors and great time savings

Recipe management with Excel files

Case

Complex and high-quality machines are used in production. These can be optimally adjusted thanks to many setting parameters. But this also makes it costly in the case of recipe changes.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Settings are loaded into the machine from a USB stick or network drive at the touch of a button

Result

Provision of presettings as Excel file for customers
Resetting to original settings is possible without complications
Flexibility and independence from TIA Portal and other Siemens products

Printing quality protocols

Case

A report is to be printed for each manufactured part, which is to be signed by the machine operator.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Create print templates with a customized Excel file
Set protocol data in DataSuite 3
Set protocol data in DataSuite 3
Automatically print Excel file on connected printer

Result

Easy printing of quality protocols on self-designed Excel template

Machine builder with make-to-order production

Case

In make-to-order production, the requests for integrated data solutions, such as ERP connection or PDF protocol exports, are increasing. To remain competitive, a universal solution is needed that can also be used quickly and easily by PLC programmers.

Solution with DataSuite 3

DataSuite 3 is a Swiss army knife
Intuitively operable for PLC programmer and customer

Result

Competitiveness through universal software solution
Software integration for PLC programmers easily possible

Machine ERP integration with safety

Case

Within the scope of ISO standards and audits, IT security must be given. Production orders are to be loaded from the ERP system directly into the machine. And the produced parts should be automatically reported back to the ERP system. Unfortunately, however, the ERP provider does not offer a secure machine connection or the options offered are very expensive.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Load and retrieve data to and from the machine with a secure OPC-UA connection

Result

ISO standards and audits compliant import and export of machine data
Cost-effective and good software solution for ERP connection

Machine builder with small series

Case

The machines are to be equipped with an Excel export function to provide the customer with a simple evaluation option for the parts produced. This increases the value of the machines for the customers.

Solution with DataSuite 3

With DataSuite 3, evaluations of machine data are simple and automated
With the white labeling function even the logo of the customer can be on the evaluations

Result

Uniform solution for individual small series
Increase in value of the machines
Increase of reputation as a machine builder

Save large amounts of machine data in Excel

Case

QA needs evaluations of tool wear in order to be able to plan and carry out predictive maintenance. However, a great deal of machine data must be collected for this purpose.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Block trigger and performance mode for storing large amounts of data

Result

Uncomplicated and fast saving of large amounts of data in Excel

Typical applications

Low-cost ERP connection via CSV files

Case

Solution with DataSuite 3

Read out the production data from the machines and plants and write it into a CSV file
ERP system can import CSV files and reads in the file automatically – The production data is available in ERP

Result

PLC programmers can compile the necessary data for the CSV files without major detours and program changes to the PLC
A simple, cost-effective solution without special technical requirements

Test protocols for test facilities

Case

Solution with DataSuite 3

Automatic data entry into an Excel spreadsheet

Result

Fewer errors and great time savings

Recipe management with Excel files

Case

Complex and high-quality machines are used in production. These can be optimally adjusted thanks to many setting parameters. But this also makes it costly in the case of recipe changes.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Settings are loaded into the machine from a USB stick or network drive at the touch of a button

Result

Provision of presettings as Excel file for customers
Resetting to original settings is possible without complications
Flexibility and independence from TIA Portal and other Siemens products

Printing quality protocols

Case

A report is to be printed for each manufactured part, which is to be signed by the machine operator.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Create print templates with a customized Excel file
Set protocol data in DataSuite 3
Set protocol data in DataSuite 3
Automatically print Excel file on connected printer

Result

Easy printing of quality protocols on self-designed Excel template

Machine builder with make-to-order production

Case

Solution with DataSuite 3

DataSuite 3 is a Swiss army knife
Intuitively operable for PLC programmer and customer

Result

Competitiveness through universal software solution
Software integration for PLC programmers easily possible

Machine ERP integration with safety

Case

Solution with DataSuite 3

Load and retrieve data to and from the machine with a secure OPC-UA connection

Result

ISO standards and audits compliant import and export of machine data
Cost-effective and good software solution for ERP connection

Machine builder with small series

Case

Solution with DataSuite 3

With DataSuite 3, evaluations of machine data are simple and automated
With the white labeling function even the logo of the customer can be on the evaluations

Result

Uniform solution for individual small series
Increase in value of the machines
Increase of reputation as a machine builder

Save large amounts of machine data in Excel

Case

QA needs evaluations of tool wear in order to be able to plan and carry out predictive maintenance. However, a great deal of machine data must be collected for this purpose.

Solution with DataSuite 3

Block trigger and performance mode for storing large amounts of data

Result

Uncomplicated and fast saving of large amounts of data in Excel

Get started now with DataSuite 3

We show you in our live demo what DataSuite 3 can do. Alternatively, download our free trial version and try out DataSuite for 30 days without obligation.

Get started now with DataSuite 3

We show you in our live demo what DataSuite 3 can do. Alternatively, download our free trial version and try out DataSuite for 30 days without obligation.

"The success of DataSuite 2 was a great incentive to go one step further. With the new DataSuite 3, we have not only added new functions, a completely new platform has been developed according to the current state of software technology."

Florian Baldus
Senior Software Developer
[MB] Software

DataSuite is the software for capturing and processing machine data and plant data.

It can be used in a variety of ways and can replace traditional machine data collection software. It can also be used to connect SQL databases or to create PDF or Excel documents with machine data.

The possibilities of DataSuite are as diverse and individual as your applications.

With the DataSuite software, you can also print out diagrams and test reports in tabular form with your Siemens S7 PLC or save them as a file.

The highlight: You can also load or write data and files from the PC to your machine control (PLC/S7). These can be, for example, Excel files with recipes for your production or order data from your ERP system, e.g. SAP.