Computerised prodn. system data collection method - employs pick=ups on prodn. machines feeding collection units which can periodically interrogated by programmed mini-computer

摘要

The production data can be put separately into an intermediate store in the units receiving it and can be interrogated and decoded at any time desired by means of a portable mini-computer. The data input into the mini-computer can be decoded by it either by means of a set program, data carriers, keyboards and/or externally. The data can also be printed out by a printer or in programmable form by a freely programmable computer. The units capturing the production data are equipped with timers and counters and they can also be connected to a central computer.