Data collection

Consider the kind of data you need to collect from the production process, and how it will be used. Depending on your requirements, CitectSCADA can collect:

• Production data
• Purchasing requirements
• Batch processing statistics
• Equipment status and performance data
• Maintenance scheduling information
• Process performance data
• Dynamic visual analysis data

Carefully consider an assessment of the likely amount of accumulated data, as it will significantly impact on your computer hardware and network performance requirements.

For more information, refer to Logging and Trending Data.

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