DATA LEAP

Production Data
Management.
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SOF T WARE FOR PROCESS-ORIENTED PRODUCTION

MANAGEMENT IN THE FACTORY OF TOMORROW.

DATA LEAP - Optimised production processes.

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Get an overview with ease.

Which data sources are linked?

What is modern production data management?

As a complete modular system, DATA

DATA LEAP visualises and con-

tion of production data management.

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trols the reporting process for

Production processes are monitored,

tions of mediation and communica-

production, machine and product

data.

Intelligent and smooth processes

DATA LEAP

form the basis of forward-looking

production.

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is the new genera-

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performs the required func-

controlled and optimised in real time

tion between the levels within the

Production data management as an

through a direct connection to auto-

business. It links the long-term con-

integrated system is a response to

mated production.

siderations of the business manage-

the new demands placed on information management in production.

ment (ERP system) with the real-time

To achieve this, DATA LEAP

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crea-

tes IT links between the production

Secure your competitive

elements in the overall operating

advantages with:

process, such as

views at the production and automation level.

This means that DATA LEAP

can

production data reporting,

also enhance the future competi-

unlimited flexibility,

machine data reporting and

tiveness of the business by optimi-

an increasing range of options,

quality management data.

sing the overall technical processing

short delivery times.

of orders.
DATA LEAP

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connects all proces-

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LEAP

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is

equipped

with

intelligent interfaces to enable communication within all kinds of corporate structures. This allows seamless
integration into individual IT land-

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efficient administration,

absolute schedule reliability,

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scapes

whilst

guaranteeing

data

transparency.
Electronic links are created between
the data in the departments affected
by production.

ses that have a direct impact on the

production process.

DATA LEAP - Transparent processes.

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Show data fast.

DATA LEAP helps you to

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manage your cross-linked

production data more efficiently and analyse them more
easily. Work more economically with a transparent view
of your production.

How will I see my data?

What is a module?

These flexible connections to ERP,

Based on reliable data and a com-

DATA LEAP is compatible with

Unlike systems designed with a fixed

PPS and nesting systems such

prehensive data rights management

your individual method of

structure, DATA LEAP

as COLUMBUS , make it possib-

system, this makes it quite simple

production. A variety of modules

of clearly defined modules. These

le to evaluate structured data in a

to locate potential for optimising

for a variety of tasks.

can be combined to the customers

The following aspects can be viewed

database using an Excel or XML

process procedures.

specifications, depending on how

in the modules, either in real time or

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as a summary:

control,

Configurable front ends allow for

ted standard evaluations offer you an

up the data world behind machines

tracking,

specific views of the process data

insight into:

and processes, enabling you to pro-

recording,

areas involved.

job processing,

duce more quickly.

reporting.

process times, paths and starts,

downtimes.

These include:

job status,

is

stock withdrawals

DATA LEAP

shown in application-oriented pa-

by production,

increasing your productivity.

nels through a wide range of inter-

malfunctions.

infrastructure

window on your production system.

contained functional modules open

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technical

is made up

In the process, the module acts as a

production is organised. These self-

DATA LEAP provides an insight

The

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Among other things, these automa-

document.

into your production.

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lays the foundation for

faces.

DATA LEAP - The module collection.

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Profitable solutions made to measure.

The DATA LEAP modules

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Important components for

2 DATA LEAP DataAccess

4 DATA LEAP Database

6 DATA LEAP Workshop View

8 DATA LEAP Statistics

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DATA LEAP Auto Control

measuring and controlling

(External system connection)

(Data management)

(Graphical viewing interface)

(Statistical evaluation)

(Production automation)

Visualisation of production data from

All the data required for the specific

Automatically updated visualisation

Standardised software for the eva-

Modern control station technolo-

connected elements and feedback

production process from work plan-

of all machines/workstations con-

luation-aiding display and statistical

gy for the optimised, synchronous

of product-related data for working

ning and production are provided in

nected to DATA LEAP

with detailed

analysis of the customer-specific

production process with direct im-

process optimisation, integrated ope-

a structured form in an open data-

display including technology data,

production database as a foundation

plementation of all planning data

rator interface on all machines/work-

base (job shop, steel construction,

operating conditions and job/pro-

for quality optimisation in reporting.

and integration of different controls,

stations. Job-related product infor-

shipbuilding).

duction schedules

process activities. Gain

direct influence over quality
in your production.

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machines and peripheral units into

a continuous production chain.

mation displayed directly on the unit.

7 DATA LEAP Event Control

9 DATA LEAP Job Cycle

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11 DATA LEAP Maintenance

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1 DATA LEAP DDE/OPC Client

3 DATA LEAP Nesting Interface

5 DATA LEAP ERP Interface

(Reporting system)

(Detailed job planning)

(Data acquisition)

(Nesting system connection)

(Planning system)

The malfunction database is where

Flexible

in

The collection of wear and con-

Fully automated database-supported

Interface for manufacturer-indepen-

Connection to customers ERP sys-

all the non job-related standing times

production and automatic control

sumption data and the documenta-

acquisition of all production-related

dent connection of

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tems. Allows bi-directional data ex-

and downtimes of the connected

of execution on ESAB machines

tion of maintenance measures make

data from ESAB machines

to COLUMBUS

and other nesting

change, for example with the Jobs,

workstations are recorded and pre-

prepared for the purpose.

it possible to plan for maintenance

(log file, XML, CSV file).

systems.

Parts or Materials elements.

pared for the reporting system.

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DATA LEAP

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tool

for

sequencing

(Maintenance management)

management.

DATA LEAP - The intelligent building block principle.

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Grow with your tasks.

DATA LEAP Light advantages:

DATA LEAP Classic advantages:

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There is a choice of three

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Fully automated machine

preconfigured module packages

for your requirements:

Fully automated machine

data reporting based on NC

data reporting supported by a

programs.

database.

DATA LEAP

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Light

DATA LEAP

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Classic

LEAP

DATA LEAP

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Premium

DATA LEAP

Fully expandable to DATA

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Visualisation of the current

Classic and
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operating conditions across a

Premium.

high-performance network, optimised for your needs.

Take full advantage of networked thinking in production,

Optional direct connection

to COLUMBUS .

even at low expense.

DATA LEAP Classic

DATA LEAP Light

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Your convenient
introduction to the networked factory with
modern production data
management.

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DATA LEAP

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Light presents the ba-

sic functions and components in

DATA LEAP

TM

Light

a smart packaged solution. Mana-

Powerful tools for forward-

DATA LEAP

looking digital information

le offers you a transparent graphical

management in production.

ge your production to high quality

red data and information supporting

With its combination of modules,

decisions to optimise production.

DATA LEAP

TM

Light

concentrates on pure machine data

Workshop View modu-

and tabular visualisation of the factory workshop in addition to the job and
process history.

standards on the basis of structu-

In the process, DATA LEAP

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DATA LEAP Light module:

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Classic covers the

ting, including classified databa-

faces, you can easily create your

se

own connections or adapted ap-

and

and

decision-aiding

evaluation

options.

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The

options

and provides information for daily

COLUMBUS

processing in a CSV or XML file.

cessing can be directly enriched with

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for

connection

to

mean that jobs in pro-

DDE/OPC Client
Database
Workshop View
Event Control

DATA LEAP

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plications with full access to the

DATA LEAP

reporting with the DDE/OPC Client

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4
6
8

inter-

losed by the

storage

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With the data consistently disc-

full scope of machine data repor-

analysis

DATA LEAP Classic modules:

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database, thus indi-

vidualising your production data

management.

nesting information. The included

DATA LEAP - Workflow automation.

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Exploit all the options.

DATA LEAPTM Premium advantages:

Integration of customer-specific
interfaces to external systems.
Individual combination from
the DATA LEAP

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module range.

Maximises automation gains

with intelligent control station
technologies.

DATA LEAP Premium

Your DATA LEAP options at a glance.

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Your complete system for

maximum economy.
Take advantage of full

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well as state-of-the-art approaches

DATA LEAP Premium modules:

Compare our module combina-

drawn from automation research and

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4
5
6
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DDE/OPC Client

tions in terms of your individual

DataAccess

requirements.

process optimisation.

access to all information.

With
DATA LEAP

high-performance

interfaces

Premium is your free-

to other manufacturers units with-

ly configurable premium solution for

in your production structure and to

the greatest transparency and flexi-

your process-integrated ERP and

bility in production-optimising data

nesting system, it is possible to im-

management.

plement fully networked control and

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analysis structures matching your

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DATA LEAP TM
Machine data reporting

Nesting Interface

Log file and data reporting

Database

The three DATA LEAP

ERP Interface

have been configured for you on the

XML export

Workshop View

basis of typical DATA LEAP

appli-

Database (MS-SQL Server)

Event Control

cations at leading national and inter-

Graphical viewing interface

Statistics

national production plants. On the

Malfunction database

JobCycle

strength of our long years of experi-

Connection to COLUMBUS TM

AutoControl

ence, we offer you the ideal solution

Connection to other nesting systems

Maintenance

for your demanding requirements.

Reporting system

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packages
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Excel export (CSV)

As part of the individual adaptation

requirements. DATA LEAP Premium

External machine connection

of DATA LEAP , your ESAB team

supports comprehensive automation

ERP system connection

compiles your ideal combination

options in production with intelligent

Detailed job planning

from the full range of modules. The

control station technology for the

Control station

selection is based on your needs as

complete production cell.

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either/or

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Classic Classic Premium

Light
Premium*

Light

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charge for expansion

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* customer-specific version

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ESAB CUTTING SYSTEMS.

Your partner in cutting.

All the highlights at a glance:

Leading software standards for

Provision of standard evaluations

nesting systems

high investment security

for continuous information

Individual customer solutions

Transparent production thanks

management

thanks to modular structure

to application-specific

Intelligent automation and imme-

Optimal integration of ESAB cut-

analy sis interfaces

diate fault correction thanks to

ting machines and easy ad-

Graphical and tabular visualisa-

simple control processes

justment to external machines

tion of working processes

Training and service

Customer-specific training

Delivery format

Operating system

Installation CD, handbook

Microsoft Windows XP 32Bit

on site by arrangement

Microsoft Windows Vista* 32Bit

Regular training courses at the

Microsoft Windows Server 2000

ESAB Technology Centre

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Free support hotline

* Only in conjunction with DATA LEAP OPC-Client

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Windows is a registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation.

ESAB CUTTING SYSTEMS GmbH

Robert-Bosch-Str. 20 61184 Karben Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 6039 / 40-0
Fax:
+49 (0) 6039 / 40-301
E-mail:
info@esab-cutting.de
Internet:
www.esab.com
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permission of the publisher.

Reg.-nr. DATA_LEAP_EN_2009_02 Technical modifications and errors excepted.

Open interfaces to ERP, PPS and