Standardized solution - for measuring, automation and monitoring tasks

In many sectors - from mechanical engineering to the pharmaceutical industry - manufacturers of measurement systems often supply their own software to control the hardware. However, this often leads to problems: Users have to switch between different programs and measurement data is available in different formats. The result: a lot of time is spent on data integration and processing. What is needed is standardized software that combines simple operation with seamless networking of measuring devices. In view of growing demands on plant availability and increasingly complex quality and documentation requirements, companies must become ever more flexible.

The challenge lies in reacting quickly to changing market requirements while maintaining an overview of numerous measurement systems. At the same time, questions arise regarding efficiency, documentation and the use of measurement data. This article shows how the Profisignal 20 measurement technology software helps to master these challenges.

One for all - from measurement to automation

Modern machines and test benches require the continuous monitoring of numerous parameters. From pressure and temperature to humidity, numerous measured variables must be reliably recorded and evaluated. Problems often arise due to the use of different systems and file formats. But this can be avoided. The platform-independent measurement technology software from Delphin provides a standardized solution for all measurement, monitoring and automation tasks. Whether for small laboratory measurements or extensive automated test benches or in industrial production - the software enables central, efficient and user-friendly control of all measurement and testing processes.

Customizable software saves time

A particular advantage of the software is its flexible adaptability: different process variables such as oil pressure, volume flows, bearing temperatures, torques or speeds can be recorded, evaluated and documented synchronously with just one single system. Thanks to the intelligent software architecture, even large volumes of data can be reliably processed and made directly available. This central solution not only increases the efficiency of the measuring and testing process, but also improves the accuracy and traceability of the recorded data. Measurements during development and extensive acceptance tests in production can therefore be carried out effortlessly and quickly.

Extensive interfaces make flexible

The software must not only measure precisely, but must also be easy to integrate into existing IT and hardware infrastructures. Profisignal 20 therefore offers a wide range of interfaces and protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP, which enable the seamless integration of older systems. This ensures that companies can continue to use their existing measuring devices efficiently without having to invest heavily in new hardware.

Practical example: The new age of laboratory automation

Over the years, numerous different measuring systems have accumulated in a test laboratory. These are used for environmental simulations and service life tests, but day-to-day work is made more difficult by a large number of isolated solutions. Manual data acquisition is time-consuming and complicated, while Excel solutions add to the workload by manually exporting data. In addition, many of the laboratory devices used either have no or only outdated communication interfaces, which makes digital networking virtually impossible. This is precisely where Delphin's solution comes in. With Profisignal 20, all laboratory devices are brought together in a single system, enabling consistent and efficient data processing without manual intervention. A customized database solution is also to be implemented using the SQL interface integrated into the software. This enables a bidirectional connection to the LIMS system and optimizes laboratory operations. The recording of the room temperature is also to be integrated. The collected data is automatically transferred to laboratory reports or calibration certificates once the test procedure has been completed.

Delphin offers a holistic solution from a single source: individual driver developments, modern database structures and customizable templates allow the specific requirements of the laboratory to be implemented. With the help of the software solution, the entire laboratory environment is efficiently networked and digitized. The result is an optimized, automated and user-friendly testing environment that saves time, reduces errors and significantly improves data quality.