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Factory floor monitoring system now available from Routeco

Red Lion’s ProducTVity Station (PTV) provides simple connection to low cost high definition flat screen TVs to provide clear, real time production data and machine status to the factory floor.

12/10/2014 10:26:47

Now available from Routeco the PTV is a ready-to-deploy system for collecting, recording and displaying real time production data such as critical key performance indicators (KPIs) and machine status messages on any flat screen TV, monitor or projector equipped with a DVI/HDMI interface.

PTV is able to collect data from a wide range of automation components such as PLCs, motor drives, motion controllers, bar code scanners and more by using an in-built library of 200+ communications drivers or protocols. The PTV’s 720p (1280 x 780 resolution) DVI output is compatible with both 720p and 1080p/i TVs with DVI or HDMI interfaces.

An easy-to-use, fully-programmable graphical interface allows users to create high-definition visual management displays without the limits imposed by traditional LED-based displays, visually combining KPIs along with andon messages.

A built-in data logging capability can record key performance indicators, as well as andon events and synchronize log files with any FTP server and/or Microsoft’s SQL Server for further analysis.

PTV comes complete with a 2GB CompactFlash card, as well as a DVI to HDMI cable, and HDMI/DVI adapter. The device is programmed with Red Lion’s (FOC downloadable) Crimson software.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.