ECONOMICAL NEW DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE FOR ROCKWELL PLCs

WEBDOCK NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nashville, Tennessee - April 9, 2001. A data collection software package, WebDock DataPort, being introduced by WebDock, features standard Microsoft database connectivity for collecting data from Rockwells Allen-Bradley PLC and SLC controllers. Communicating through industry standard RSLinx software, up to 10 PLCs can be connected and a total of 150 points can be logged to either a standard MS Access file format or to a MS SQL Server database. The software is priced at (US)$600.

WebDock DataPort software is configured to make a connection to Microsoft SQL Server Version 6.5 or higher, or the software generates an internal file with the Microsoft Access standard file format extension (.mdb). The logged data can be analyzed with any of the tools that are available with SQL Server and Access or with the DataViewer component included with WebDock DataPort. Thus, the software can be used as a self-contained data collection tool or with MS Access or SQL Server. The software provides a configuration wizard for setting up the connections to RSLinx and to the data tables.

WebDock DataPort is the first product in WebDock's Discovery Product Suite. The Discovery Product Suite is focused on providing easy straightforward interfaces to the plant floor. The product suite will offer economical solutions for companies that struggle economically justifying enterprise level packages.

WebDock is a leader in the development of information and automation systems for the manufacturing environment. WebDock has divisions specializing in both product development and integration services. WebDocks headquarters is located in Lebanon, Tennessee with offices located in Delaware, Ohio, and Tennessee.

Contact:
WebDock, Inc.
P.O. Box 3284
Lebanon, TN 37087
Telephone: 1-866-Webdock or (615) 547-0100
Website: http://www.webdock.net/dataport
Email: information@webdock.net

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