2. Which of the following statements would most accurately describe your
companys use or planned use of PC-based control?
We currently use PC-based control
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We are investigating PC-based controls.
We are seriously considering using PC-based
controls.
We have no need for PC-based controls.
3. What proprietary control system are you currently using?
Allen Bradley
Modicon
GE
Siemens
Other
4. What PC-based control system are you currently using or
evaluating?
Think & Do
Steeplechase
Wonderware InControl
Other
5. What I/O system are you currently using or considering for
your plant floor controls?
DeviceNet
Wago
Profibus
Fieldbus
Other
6. Is your company currently using any form of HMI (Human Machine Interface/)
SCADA Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) Software?
Yes
No
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7. Which of the following company's software are you using?
Seimens
Wonderware
Citech
Intulution
Allen Bradley
Other
8. Does your company presently have a way to centrally store factory data?
Yes
No
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9. Which database product(s) do you use?
Industrial SQL Server
Aspen
Aim
Other
10. Which of the following statements best describes your companys thoughts
regarding the use of a relational database for factory information:
We are investigating using a relational
database
We are seriously considering using a
relational database
We have no need for a relational database
A relational database would not improve
productivity
11. Which statement best describes your companys current approach to storing your
factory data?
It is working successfully for our company
We would like to see some improvements in our
system
We are considering shifting to new system
12. Do you frequently have to complete reports for customers or regulatory agencies?
Yes
No
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13. How is the data for these reports currently accessed and compiled?
Query/Extraction Engine
Direct SQL Query
Proprietary Reporting Engine
14. What system do you currently use to manage and track critical resources in the
factory, such as work orders, materials, product specifications, equipment and personnel?
Baan
SAP
Proprietary
Oracle
Other
[Name], that was the last question but before I go
I'd like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to participate in a free
educational seminar on HMI and a new technology, the Graphic Logic Controller.
The seminar is being presented by Total Control Products and is
being held on Wednesday, March 2nd, 1998 from 10am until 3pm at the Sheraton Station
Square in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the seminar you'll be able to take a look at how the Graphic Logic Controller:
-- Minimizes set-up and configuration time
-- Allows for multiple configurations
-- Increases efficiency and accuracy
By the way, if you have access to the Internet you can find more information about this
seminar at www.rusmart.com/tcp.
[Name], thanks for your time and interest and I hope you have a great day.