Accordance Systems Inc.

Due to the large area of factories and the time it takes to enter clean rooms, when an error occurs in a production machine, operators are often unable to troubleshoot the problem immediately, leading to losses in revenue. Accordance provides total solutions for the remote control and management of production lines. An add-on module to the PC base machine transfers control of the machine to a remote command center. A centralized management platform allows simultaneous monitoring of up to 64 machines. User authorization is required to control the computers. Full-time recording of operations and from CCTV cameras make troubleshooting more efficient and increase machine uptime.

Product Advantages & Features

1. Reduce the time personnel spend moving through the fab
2. Remote centralized monitoring and management of equipment (cross-plant/cross-fab management)
3. Real-time monitoring of multiple machines on a single screen
4. Provide API integration and customized functions
5. Compatible with various system platforms and resolutions
6. Increase equipment uptime
7. Play back machine images to determine the problem when troubleshooting
8. Remote operation and images without latency or distortion
9. Increase man-machine ratio
10. Non-intrusive technology does not take up computer resources.

Accordance is the first to develop the concept of RPA machine management. The integrated edge calculation system AIO (All in One) utilizes a KVM to obtain video images and operational control of production machines, and combines image recognition technology such as OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and AOI (Automated Optical Inspection Solution) and computer macro recipes. This non-intrusive solution can quickly upgrade non-automated production line machines to achieve remote control and management. The AIO can also communicate with MES, allowing swift implementation of production parameter verification, automatic recipe selection, auto data collection, and automated alarm clearance, realizing machine automation.

Product Advantages & Features

1. Cost less than directly upgrading the production machine to support SECS/GEM communication standard
2. Upgrade non-automated machine into semi-automated machine
3. Automatic PPID/recipe selection and parameter verification, avoiding human error.
4. Data collection from production equipment.
5. Automated alarm clearance reduces machine downtime.

Accordance provides the PLC PLUS, a dual-way monitoring module specially designed for PLC machines. The PLC PLUS can collect data from the PLC and simulate the local HMI signal, which allows the operator to monitor and dispatch commands to the PLC remotely. With Accordance’s PLC PLUS, there is no need to change the settings of the local PLC device and no need to re-define the logic of the auto control system. Furthermore, additional HMI can be added onto the PLC PLUS gateway, which resolves the obstacle that no operation can be done through the existing HMI.

Product Advantages & Features

1. Simulate HMI signals through PLC PLUS to collect data and remotely control the PLC
2. No need to alter PLC equipment setup or redefine the system logic
3. Three different types of data collection available
4. Data collection and remote control function for PLC without communication interfaces

Accordance provides data transfer and back up service, especially for older production machines. The systems transfer data from HDD with IDE and SCSI interface to HDD with SATA interface. The Raid 1 mode provides simultaneous backup of not only data, but also the operating system. An HDD failure will no longer cause important production data to be lost. With hot-swap support, there is no need to stop the production to replace faulty HDD, maintaining machine uptime.

Product Advantages & Features

1. Transfer data from IDE/SCSI hard disks to SATA hard disks, without needing to change the PC interface.

2. Avoids the problem of being unable to purchase IDE/SCSI hard disks, and the higher risk of second-hand disk drives failing.

3. Data is written into two drives simultaneously, providing further protection for important data.

4. The machine can continue to operate when a hard disk fails. The failed drive can be hot-swapped, effectively saving effort and time.

5. LCD display and buzzer warnings help users understand disk drive status on-site.

Accordance Systems provides Edge Computing systems, bringing distributed computing on the cloud to the site of the industrial manufacturing line. The solution improves the calculation ability of onsite systems, collects heterogeneous big data and provides machine learning solutions. It realizes real-time data analysis, in-time device, and production index monitoring. From production of data, collection, and analysis, to providing a basis for future decisions, the original data is turned into valuable knowledge. The information accumulated from past experiences will assist the industry in refining the manufacturing process, elevating production efficiency, and realizing smart manufacturing.

Product Advantages & Features

1. Data is transmitted in real time, allowing immediate response.
2. Only necessary data is uploaded to MES, decreasing data bandwidth and improving data transmission efficiency.
3. Apache Spark™'s parallel configurationallows for easy expansion.
4. Onsite edge calculation improves data analysis capabilities of factory areas without external internet.