Alphaworkz presents, Frappe-PLC Connect; a powerful new way to communicate, control and log information from all the PLC in a shopfloor. Built on industry standard MODBUS protocols, combined with 2 open source Apps in the Frappe Ecosystem, it is now possible for all manufacturing organizations to easily and cost effectively write applications to control shopfloor operations and log their activities. This can be looked at both as a complement or a more extensible alternative and to SCADA systems. 

The benefits of this approach are significant.

1. Operations can be controlled and validated in real time using master data or specifications from the ERP.
2. Process Parameters can be logged and ERP can have near real-time operational data eliminating manual entry.

The use of Frappe for this solution makes it possible to deploy this system in any setting without need for coding. Further we have also been able to maintain platform consistency across both the ERP and the Hardware Management System, thereby easing maintainability.