FlexEdge transforming plant floor management with HDMI-enabled dashboards

By OEM Update Editorial April 1, 2024 10:18 am IST

FlexEdge with HDMI makes it easier to develop and deploy productivity dashboards with included sample productivity templates.

FlexEdge with HDMI makes it easy for you to take full advantage of Red Lion’s ready-to-deploy plant floor visual management system. Keep your production teams on-target and fully informed of critical KPIs, helping drive efficiency and enabling real-time, actionable response when needed.

By utilizing the onboard HDMI port and the Crimson software user-friendly configuration capabilities, it’s easy to develop and deploy customized dashboards to a smart TV. Adapt the displays to meet your specific requirements using Crimson’s advanced programming capabilities.

Effortlessly gather data from various devices like PLCs, drives, and barcode scanners, seamlessly integrating them into your systems with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. This solution enables swift communication between Siemens® PLCs and Allen Bradley® drives in mere moments, without requiring any coding expertise. With an extensive library featuring over 5,000 graphical elements, including tanks and gauges, visually representing your industrial application becomes effortless. Data synchronization to FTP servers and MS SQL Server facilitates efficient information dissemination, while built-in mail managers enable timely alerts for critical events via email, complete with attached reports or data files. Moreover, leverage Cloud Connectors to effortlessly link your productivity application data with popular cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and others, enhancing scalability and connectivity.

FlexEdge with HDMI also makes it easier to develop and deploy productivity dashboards with included sample productivity templates. You can choose from up to six commonly used templates available as demo databases in Crimson.

Productivity templates offered encompass a diverse range of functionalities to streamline industrial processes. These include Cumulative Work Cell Status, ideal for tracking overall cell performance over time, Process Status for monitoring specific production stages, and Andon Board templates facilitating real-time visibility into production issues. Additionally, Production Run templates aid in managing and optimizing production runs, while Safety templates ensure adherence to safety protocols. Furthermore, Line Down Warning templates promptly alert operators to any production line stoppages, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.