Heidenhain StateMonitor 1.4.0 Enables Remote Monitoring, Data Evaluation

Heidenhain’s StateMonitor version 1.4.0 enables remote monitoring and data evaluation during real-time manufacturing. The software platform is an option with the company’s TNC controls to digitally connect and evaluate machine tool data on company networks to boost efficiencies. Connected devices can include CNC control systems of varying brands as well as PCs and web-based mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones.

The updated software is designed to highlight data usage and encourage time-saving workflow methods using clear-cut charts and graphs. One of the new features is the ability to monitor tools within a connected machine. This now enables users to collect current tool usage data and avoid unnecessary costs due to premature tool replacement. The software can also show countdowns for any programs running.

Another function is the ability to view monitored signals on the machine status page, as well as string signal data. Also, users can customize the machine status by adding additional ones and changing based on their preference when the machine is considered productive.

Customers now have the option to purchase a single machine license and later add on the more common five-machine license (StateMonitor Option 1), if desired. The StateMonitor Single Machine license already contains the “OPC UA Interface,” so machines with third-party CNCs can be connected as well.

Users can also opt for additional software maintenance and support. This software maintenance plan gives customers the ability to easily upgrade the software each time a new release is available, the company says.