ibaPDA
The scalable Core Software in Measuring Value Acquisition
As central part of the iba system, ibaPDA has been proving itself as one of the most versatile data acquisition systems for maintenance and production for years. Client-server architecture, flexible recording, simple configuration owing to auto-detect are just some of the convincing features.
ibaPDA at a Glance
- Data acquisition system for maintenance, production and quality control
- Connection of automation systems of different manufacturers and generations
- Individually configurable online display with client-server architecture
- Several simultaneous acquisitions possible
- Central configuration dialog with integrated online diagnostics
- Additional information on text signals importable
- Output of messages and alarms
- Synchronization of several ibaPDA systems in multi-station operation with microsecond accuracy
Systematic Transparency
The ibaPDA system (Process Data Acquisition System) is the core product of iba applications. ibaPDA is an extremely powerful, PC-based acquisition and recording system for different measured data in automated technical processes.
Continuous long-term acquisition
of measured values to be able to further optimize automation processes
Specific search
for errors
Use as disturbance recorder
with triggered recording in case of failure
"We get along with almost everybody!"
The basis of all process data analysis is the time-synchronous acquisition of relevant data at characteristic places within an automated process. Different signal sources can be combined. Due to isochronous measurement, causal relationships can be detected and understood, even in complex and distributed systems.
Product Highlights
The modular product concept allows highly flexible configuration options and provides perfectly tailored solutions for varying needs.
Signals Galore
ibaPDA is available in numerous variants with regard to the number of signals. Licenses are available for 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192 and an unlimited number of signals.
Broad Connectivity
A special feature of the ibaPDA system is the broad connectivity allowing to acquire data from programmable controllers of all common manufacturers. This includes different process signals, such as analog and digital I/O signals, signals from field and drive buses, data from programmable controllers, communication data, product characteristics, etc.
Scalable Sampling Timebase
For usual acquisition of measured data, the timebase may be set between 1 and 1000 ms. For higher speeds regarding signal changes, special modules can realize shorter acquisition times of down to 10 μs.
Direct Writing to Databases/Clouds
Data can also be written time-based directly from ibaPDA to databases/ clouds. For this purpose special data stores subject to licensing are available.
Product Features
Client-Server Architecture
The client-server architecture of ibaPDA allows the distribution of configuration, data acquisition, recording and online display to different components.
Broad Connectivity
A special feature of the ibaPDA system is the broad connectivity allowing to acquire data from programmable controllers of all common manufacturers.
OPC Client and Server
The standard function scope of ibaPDA includes an OPC DA client interface. Using the browser function, OPC tags can be conveniently selected and recorded as signals.
IEC 61850 Support
The IEC 61850 client interface of ibaPDA allows to acquire and record data from IEC 61850 capable devices. With MMS modules (Manufacturing Message Specification), single attributes or complete data sets can be queried.
Signals Galore
ibaPDA is available in numerous variants with regard to the number of signals. Licenses are available for 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192 and an unlimited number of signals.
Scalable Sampling Timebase
For usual acquisition of measured data, the timebase may be set between 1 and 1000 ms. For higher speeds regarding signal changes, special modules can realize shorter acquisition times of down to 10 µs.
Simple Configuration with Auto-Detect
All settings relevant to signals and modules are made in a central dialog, the I/O Manager. It provides clear and concise presentation of all necessary setup information.
Configuration Validation
By means of the auto-detect function, ibaPDA automatically detects the connected devices and inserts them into the configuration.
Integrated Online-Diagnostics
Integrated diagnostics in the I/O Manager provide status information and values for all connected data sources enabling the user to easily check the functioning of the system already during the configuration and localize error sources, if necessary.
Versatile Text Signals
In many cases, additional information on the pure measured values facilitates the subsequent assignment and analysis. This information can be transmitted to the ibaPDA system using text signals.
Virtual Signals and Expression Editor
By means of arithmetical and logical connections, arbitrary “virtual signals” can be created in an expression editor.
Generation of Alarms
While monitoring the process, it is important, to immediately detect errors or deviations. Already during data acquisition, the signals can be checked for certain conditions, e.g. comparison with limit values, thus generating warnings and alarms.
Flexible Recording
The measurement and monitoring requirements of different systems are as manifold as the recording options of ibaPDA. Several data storages with specific parameters can be configured in a system.
Comfortable Display and Operation
The display can be configured for each user individually using buttons and drag & drop.
Meaningful Displays
With a multi-client solution, online displays independent from each other can be realized on different clients.
Clearly arranged Signal Groups
When thousands of signals are to be recorded in large systems, there is the risk of loosing track. For better overview, signals from different sources, but related by area of operation, can be combined into any number of signal groups.
Integration in SNMP Monitoring
ibaPDA can be integrated in a company-wide network management system according to SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). ibaPDA serves as SNMP server and supports the SNMP protocols V1, V2c and V3.
Direct Writing to Databases/Clouds
Data can also be written time-based directly from ibaPDA to databases/ clouds.
Synchronization of Several ibaPDA Systems
With the additional license “ibaPDA- Multistation”, several ibaPDA systems can be synchronized via fiber optic cable.
| System | |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Client/server |
| Number of Clients | 2, expandable according to needs with single or multi-user licenses |
| Number of Signals | Licenses signal-based; grades: 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192 and unlimited. Figures refer to analog, digital and text signals in total, free arrangement; Special license ibaPDA-PLC-Xplorer with 64 signals |
| Software | Windows 7 (32/64 Bit), 8 (32/64 Bit), 8.1 (32/64 Bit), 10 (32/64 Bit), .NET Framework 4.6 or higher required |
| Hardware | Computer with Multicore CPU 2 GHz, 2048 MB RAM; we recommend using ibaRackline or ibaDeskline industrial computers |
| Configuration | |
| I/O Manager | Central configuration of all devices (modules), signals, signal groups, text signals and alarms User support due to dynamic selection menus for configuring modules |
| Auto-detect | Automatic detection and display of connected hardware (plug & play) |
| Online Diagnostics | Module and device state, actual signal values |
| Signal Groups | Any signals of different data sources can be grouped to provide a better overview. Number of groups unlimited. |
| Virtual Signals/ Expression Editor | Virtual signals can be created, evaluated and connected with the help of an expression editor, Virtual signals may be displayed, recorded and combined with real signals Creation of complex trigger signals; online evaluation (e.g. sums, differences) |
| Alarm and signal outputs | Digital and analog output signals can be configured (expression editor), output cycle: ≥ 50 ms; output via ibaFOB card, PROFIBUS-DP, PROFINET or Reflective Memory, OPC DA, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS, TCP/IP Generic, S7-Xplorer |
| Module structure (device or data interface) | Number of signals per module dependent on the module type The number and allocation of analog and digital signals are freely configurable for some modules |
| Sample Time | Basic sample time: 1 ms to 1000 ms, fast measurement with appropriate hardware down to 10 µs; output time for alarm outputs: ≥ 50 ms (server cycle); for each module, an individual sample time can be additionally set (multiple of basic sample time) |
| Data Storage | 2 independent data storages included in the basic package, further data storages require extra license. Each data storage can run in overlapping mode with 2 or more files. Change in data storage configuration does not force restart of data acquisition. |
| Storage Profiles | Any number of storage profiles which can be used by all data storages |
| Signal Compression | Signal recording with multiples of sample time; Optional: recording of actual, average, min or max value |
| Trigger | For each recording: 1 start and 1 stop trigger (or trigger group) to start or stop the recording. Optional: pre-trigger and post-trigger time can be configured. |
| Signal Presentation | |
| Signal Displays | Unlimited number as dockable windows side by side or one behind the other |
| Number of Curves | Unlimited for each window and graph |
| Special Views | Oscilloscpe, FFT display, digitalmeter, QPanel, camera view, orbit view |
| Scaling | Separated or common Y-axes, manual or automatic scaling |
| Feed | Individual time base or feeding speed and direction for each display; feed may be stopped and restarted any time without affecting the data acquisition or recording; zooming is possible with the feed stopped |
| Layout Configuration | Unlimited number of layouts can be configured and stored Switching between different layouts during operation is possible |
| Operation/Information | |
| Recorder Status | Display of all defined recordings with their status, path and file name |
| Event Log | Logging of all events relevant to the system |
Success Stories
Add-ons for ibaPDA
The ibaPDA system can be modularly extended by a number of useful add-ons with additional functions
Measuring from the Beginning
ibaPDA-PLC-Xplorer offers the full ibaPDA functionality with access to different PLCs. Without additional hardware, this is an inexpensive way of measuring, displaying and recording signals.
Resources
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