Abstract: A flexible process optimizer for recording and analyzing various parameters to improve the efficiency of a production process. The flexible process optimizer acquires and conditions signals from a variety of transducers mounted on a production machine. Through qualitative and quantitative data analysis, specific aspects are of the production process which need improvement are identified. The qualitative evaluation looks at the presence, absence, or duration of certain features of the production cycle as revealed by the sensor data. The quantitative evaluation of data involves the computation of certain data attributes. By providing useful data acquisition and data analysis tools, necessary adjustments are made to the required parameters of the production process to provide improved efficiency. The results of the changes are immediately verifiable using the flexible process optimizer.

Abstract: A connection unit, also referred to herein as Quick Connect Box (QCB), is installed on each industrial machine to be monitored in a production plant. Each connection unit is “coded” to correspond to the particular production machine to which it is installed. The code may be binary or a certain sequence of digital alphanumeric characters, a certain pattern of analog voltages at certain locations in the QCB unit's electronic circuits, or other means. The code or the signal pattern may identify the significant attributes of the machine being monitored, such as the machine name and type, plant name, asset number, the department and physical location within the plant, the operation number, and the types of sensors mounted on the machine and their set ranges.

Abstract: A flexible process optimizer for recording and analyzing various parameters to improve the efficiency of a production process. The flexible process optimizer acquires and conditions signals from a variety of transducers mounted on a production machine. Through qualitative and quantitative data analysis, specific aspects are of the production process which need improvement are identified. The qualitative evaluation looks at the presence, absence, or duration of certain features of the production cycle as revealed by the sensor data. The quantitative evaluation of data involves the computation of certain data attributes. By providing useful data acquisition and data analysis tools, necessary adjustments are made to the required parameters of the production process to provide improved efficiency. The results of the changes are immediately verifiable using the flexible process optimizer.