1.

Overview of Infrastructure
ShopWare
Server

•SQL Database
•ShopWare Datalogger
•ShopWare Application

Corporate LAN (Network)

ShopWare
ShopWare
PLC
Computer

Equipment Being Monitored,

Connected to ShopWare PLC
24Volt inputs
 2. ShopWare PLC
Infrastructure required (to be
provided by Client, see photo)
1 Power (110/220 Volts AC)
1.
2.
2 Network point (LAN, CAT5) 2
3
3.
3 Cables for 24 Volt signals
from machines being
monitored (4 Core
recommended)

Notes
• PLC will be provided by
ShopWare. 1
• PLC is used register production
counts.
• PLC is never used by
operators, once installed it is
forgotten about.
 2. ShopWare PLC
Picture just shows a ShopWare
PLC in the cabinet supplied by
ShopWare.

Size of cabinet:
24 cm x 32 cm
Network
Cable

24Volt
signal from
machine

3
 3. ShopWare Computer

Notes
• Standard PC with Internet
Explorer 6
• Required close to operators for
equipment being monitored
• Must be on network
• Used for operator feedback
• To be provided by Client
 4. ShopWare Server

Specification for ShopWare Server

• CPU: Dual Core Processor

• Ram: 2 Gigs
• Hard Disk Drive: 120 Gig
• Operating System: Windows 2003 Server
• Other Applications: SQL Server

Notes
• Should be in secure server room
• Should be on UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply)
• Will have ShopWare Datalogger and complete system
installed on it
5. Infrastructure Plan – ShopWare PLC
What Who When
Select two locations for ShopWare PLC’s
Run cables for PLC network connection - See
2. ShopWare PLC point 2
Run cables for PLC connection to machines
being monitored for 24Volt count signal - See
2. ShopWare PLC point 3
Provide 110Volt or 220Volt AC power supply
for ShopWare PLC - See 2. ShopWare PLC
point
1

Provide PLC. Connect to wiring and network,

establish communication with ShopWare
server and datalogger
 5. Infrastructure Plan – ShopWare
Computer
What Who When
Select locations for ShopWare Computers – to
be used by operators for feedback to
ShopWare
Ensure network connections are available
Install ShopWare Computers -
see 3. ShopWare Computer
 5. Infrastructure Plan – ShopWare
Server
What Who When
Install ShopWare Server
See 4. ShopWare Server