Factbird Manufacturing Intelligence powered by OMRON PLCs
Seamlessly send PLC data to the cloud with Factbird for complete visibility of production performance and data-driven operational excellence.
Send PLC data to the Cloud with ease
Factbird Manufacturing Intelligence powered by OMRON offers a complete solution for enabling data-driven decision making.
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Fast installation
Use OMRON PLCs to send data directly to the Factbird Cloud Application with minimal setup.
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Ready-to-use
PLC data is automatically analyzed and visualized, enabling data-driven decisions.
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Scalable
Gather and analyze data from various manufacturing processes with the same standard in the cloud.
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Secure data
Advanced encryption and secure network communication ensure maximum protection of your data.
Why choose Factbird powered by OMRON?
- Easy PLC integration
PLC data goes straight from the controller to the cloud, skipping various automation layers. - Data-driven operational excellence
Factbird's manufacturing intelligence software is ready to use with OMRON PLCs, giving you instant access to innovative software tailored to operational excellence for manufacturers. - Scalable production data integration
The OMRON PLC integration accommodates numerous inputs and various types of data from controllers. Make use of production counts, scrap data, batch information, energy consumption, and process parameters such as pressure and vibration.
Factbird powered by OMRON features
- Connect an unlimited number of sensors and lines
- Customizable
- Edge intelligence
- Cellular (4G LTE, 3G, 2G), dual-band WiFi, and ethernet connectivity
- Connect peripherals such as a barcode reader, video monitoring system, and motion controllers
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See how Factbird powered by OMRON makes maufacturers more efficient
Factbird powered by OMRON makes it easy to collect production data to calculate uptime, waste, OEE, and more to improve productivity. Start making data-driven improvements and make your manufacturing operations more efficient.
Three options for collecting PLC data with Factbird powered by OMRON
Factbird IIoT box with OMRON NX1
A pre-configured IoT box with multiple inputs using I/O link master. Suitable for those who don’t want to interfere with their current setup.
Existing PLCs and OMRON NX1
An OMRON controller is connected to your existing machine controllers. Suitable for those who want their existing PLC data available in the cloud.
OMRON NX1
OMRON controller serving as the main controller of a machine. Suitable for those who have an OMRON PLC and want the data available in the cloud.
Factbird powered by OMRON
Typical setup for PLC data collection
Enhance your production data collection with useful add-ons
Factbird® DUO
Factbird® DUO is a plug-and-play IIoT data gathering device that automatically supplies you with timely, trustworthy data in the Cloud using secure MQTT data transfer.
The flexible gateway device is compatible with all digital and analog sensors on the market, is easy to retrofit on your shop floor, and is designed to withstand industrial environments.
Energy meters
Connect an energy meter to any Factbird® device and get the insights you need to lower power usage and enhance production efficiency.
Easily monitor your energy consumption during standby or at various performance levels with standard energy meters or select Factbird® solutions.
Factbird® VIEW
High-quality video from Factbird® View provides unrivaled awareness of your manufacturing process without having to interface with SCADA or HMI systems.
With Factbird® VIEW, you can easily visually analyse stop causes by clicking on a data point in the Factbird® Cloud App and seeing the accompanying video clip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I purchase a Factbird device?
If you want to purchase a Factbird device, you simply contact us and we’ll help you through the process, making sure you get exactly what you need. You can either fill out a contact form or send an email to a member of our staff directly. You are also welcome to call us. You’ll find all of our contact information under contact.
What types of sensors are compatible with Factbird?
Factbird can connect to both analog and digital sensors. Factbird was developed to allow the use of many types of sensors depending on customers' specifications.
Any digital sensor that outputs NPN or PNP signal is supported, by default, it is possible to have two sensors simultaneously connected to a single Factbird® DUO.
You can find a sensor overview guide here.
What kind of support is available for troubleshooting and technical issues with the hardware?
Our support team is always available to help you. We also have a troubleshooting hardware guide that you can access here.
How is the data transferred from the sensors to the Factbird hardware?
Sensors are connected by cable to the Factbird devices. The Factbird devices send data to the cloud through a mobile phone connection or via WiFi or Ethernet.
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