System Overview
The PLC Diagnostic Data System is designed to collect, process, and analyze diagnostic information from PLCs worldwide. This overview provides a high-level understanding of how the system works and its key components.
System Architecture
The system consists of several key components working together to process and analyze PLC data:
- Data Collection Layer - Interfaces directly with PLCs to gather diagnostic messages
- Message Processing Engine - Sorts and categorizes incoming messages
- Aggregation System - Groups messages into meaningful shifts and sessions
Data Flow
Messages flow through the system in the following sequence:
- PLCs generate diagnostic messages during operation
- Messages are collected and queued for processing
- The Aggregator Bot processes messages into shifts
- Shift data is stored and made available for reporting