1. 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 Skip to question 3.
We are investigating PC-based controls.
We are seriously considering using PC-based
controls.
We have no need for PC-based controls.
2. What proprietary control system are you currently using?
Allen Bradley
Modicon
GE
Siemens
Other
3. What PC-based control system are you currently using or
evaluating?
Think & Do
Steeplechase
Wonderware InControl
Other
4. What I/O system are you currently using or considering for
your plant floor controls?
DeviceNet
Wago
Profibus
Fieldbus
Other
5. Is your company currently using any form of HMI (Human Machine Interface/)
SCADA Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) Software?
Yes
No Skip
to question 7
6. Which of the following company's software are you using?
Seimens
Wonderware
Citech
Intulution
Allen Bradley
Other
7. Does your company presently have a way to centrally store factory data?
Yes
No Skip
to question 9
8. Which database product(s) do you use?
Industrial SQL Server
Aspen
Aim
Other
9. 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
10. 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
11. Do you frequently have to complete reports for customers or regulatory agencies?
Yes
No End
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12. How is the data for these reports currently accessed and compiled?
Query/Extraction Engine
Direct SQL Query
Proprietary Reporting Engine
13. 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 visit the General Kinetics
booth at the upcoming IMTS show, being held at McCormick Place in Chicago September 9-16.
General Kinetics is a recognized expert helping companies like
Reynolds & Reynolds, General Motors, Allied Signal and NCR get maximum return from the
investments they've made in supervisory control systems.
If you stop by you can take part in demonstrations and discussions on todays
industrial computers, operation systems and automation tools.
You'll see new tools available to help companies gain better control of day-to-day
operations including cost-effective ways to better monitor and manage workflow, materials
management, equipment, and personnel.
[Name] if you're planning to attend IMTS why don't you write this booth number down and
pay them a visit. I'm sure you'll find their exhibit interesting and informative. The
booth number is C2 3956. Remember that's General Kinetics at booth C2 3956.
By the way, if you have access to the Internet you can find more information about
their exhibit
at www.rusmart.com/gk.
[Name], thanks for your time and interest and I hope you have a great day.