# Software and Tools **URL:** https://forumautomation.com/c/instrumentation-softwares-and-tools/31.md [Latest](https://forumautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forumautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forumautomation.com/tags.md) --- ## [Top Free PLC Simulator Software](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-free-plc-simulator-software/2789)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 3:31am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-free-plc-simulator-software/2789 "2017-12-09T03:31:19Z")
What is PLC Simulator? PLC simulators are used for simulating PLC operation on a personal computer or on a mobile phone. Ladder logic program can be simulated with the help of a PLC simulator. A physical PLC is not req… --- ## [Top free SCADA software](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-free-scada-software/3621)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-free-scada-software/3621 "2018-05-15T10:53:41Z")
What is a SCADA? SCADA is an acronym that stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. Basically, a SCADA system performs two actions, data acquisition and control. SCADA collects data from field device and cont… --- ## [Modbus Test Utility - Free alternative to Modscan / Modbus Poll / Simply Modbus](https://forumautomation.com/t/modbus-test-utility-free-alternative-to-modscan-modbus-poll-simply-modbus/2828)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/modbus-test-utility-free-alternative-to-modscan-modbus-poll-simply-modbus/2828 "2018-06-15T18:42:37Z")
Modbus Test Tool / Modbus Master Simulator Modbus test utilities are used to diagnose Modbus communication and verifying the data in specific address. The utility is used for testing Modbus slave device. What a Modbus T… --- ## [What is CV of a control valve ? Free excel tool to calculate Control valve CV](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-cv-of-a-control-valve-free-excel-tool-to-calculate-control-valve-cv/684)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-cv-of-a-control-valve-free-excel-tool-to-calculate-control-valve-cv/684 "2024-08-05T13:38:16Z")
What is a CV? CV is a flow coefficient which is really specking to the capacity of a valve. If a valve has a CV of 20 that means we can pass 20 gallons of water per minute with one pound pressure drop. CV is a measure… --- ## [Free HMI/SCADA program WebN Server 2.0 (freeware)](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-hmi-scada-program-webn-server-2-0-freeware/2265)
**Author:** [@webn](https://forumautomation.com/u/webn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 7:12am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-hmi-scada-program-webn-server-2-0-freeware/2265 "2018-08-16T07:12:03Z")
completely free HMI/SCADA program WebN Server 2.0 (freeware) program & manual download site : http://www.netran.co.kr Web-N Server 2.0 - video for PLC interface demo : https://youtu.be/MuOFMwK7Qqs  Windows 7/8/8.1/10… --- ## [Tool to calculate Flow rate for Orifice,Venturi and Flow Nozzle](https://forumautomation.com/t/tool-to-calculate-flow-rate-for-orifice-venturi-and-flow-nozzle/1399)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/tool-to-calculate-flow-rate-for-orifice-venturi-and-flow-nozzle/1399 "2016-09-26T00:12:19Z")
This tool is helpful to calculate Flow rate of Oriface,Venturi and Flow Nozzle type flow measurement instrument. Two excel sheets are attached here. One is for “SI” unit calculation and other one is for US unit. Follow… --- ## [Free tool to Convert 4-20 ma to PLC raw counts and 1-5 volt](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-tool-to-convert-4-20-ma-to-plc-raw-counts-and-1-5-volt/850)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-tool-to-convert-4-20-ma-to-plc-raw-counts-and-1-5-volt/850 "2016-03-12T18:18:41Z")
What is PLC raw value ? PLC raw value is the internal counts used by CPU of a programmable logic controller (PLC) PLC Input module convert field value (Analog - ma) to internal value . 0-20 mA range = internal value o… --- ## [Instrument Calibration Certificate Template - Excel and Word format](https://forumautomation.com/t/instrument-calibration-certificate-template-excel-and-word-format/604)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 5:22pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/instrument-calibration-certificate-template-excel-and-word-format/604 "2015-11-21T17:22:29Z")
Collection of calibration certificate templates Following free calibration templates are here for free download Transmitter calibration certificate Calibration Log Conductivity meter calibration template Thermometer ca… --- ## [3 phase load calculation tool - Excel sheet](https://forumautomation.com/t/3-phase-load-calculation-tool-excel-sheet/856)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/3-phase-load-calculation-tool-excel-sheet/856 "2024-04-29T15:53:44Z")
3 phase load calculation tool It is an easy to use excel spreadsheet tool calculate the total power. Input voltage can be selected in the spreadsheet. It supports following input voltages - a.3 phase 480/277 volts b… --- ## [Learn Ladder logic Programming with Free PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) Programming software : For Beginners](https://forumautomation.com/t/learn-ladder-logic-programming-with-free-plc-programmable-logic-controllers-programming-software-for-beginners/221)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 3:40am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/learn-ladder-logic-programming-with-free-plc-programmable-logic-controllers-programming-software-for-beginners/221 "2015-01-01T03:40:02Z")
Free resources and Software for learning PLC programming (Ladder Logic ) I would like to introduce you some of the free PLC programming software. With the help of this software you can learn PLC programming by yourself.… --- ## [What is RS 232 and RS 485](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-rs-232-and-rs-485/9290)
**Author:** [@instrumentationtechi](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumentationtechi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-rs-232-and-rs-485/9290 "2021-05-31T02:18:02Z")
Explain RS 232 and RS 485 --- ## [Free tool to design Motor control Circuit - DOL Starter and Star-Delta](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-tool-to-design-motor-control-circuit-dol-starter-and-star-delta/974)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 4:54am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-tool-to-design-motor-control-circuit-dol-starter-and-star-delta/974 "2016-04-10T04:54:56Z")
Tool to design DOL starter and Start to Delta. This tools is an Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. Components used in DOL starter and Star- Delta Starter- Fuse Circuit Breaker Over load Relay setting Contactor DOL Starter &… --- ## [Free modbus PLC simulator](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-modbus-plc-simulator/5649)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-modbus-plc-simulator/5649 "2022-05-18T12:11:52Z")
The Modbus PLC simulator supports the modbus and TCP protocols, it allows the user to know about the master-slave components. The simulator is also called as MOD\_RSSIM, It can be used as a virtual PLC for training an… --- ## [Excel Sheet tool to calculate Zero suppression or Zero elevation of Level transmitter](https://forumautomation.com/t/excel-sheet-tool-to-calculate-zero-suppression-or-zero-elevation-of-level-transmitter/410)
**Author:** [@automate](https://forumautomation.com/u/automate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 3:34am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/excel-sheet-tool-to-calculate-zero-suppression-or-zero-elevation-of-level-transmitter/410 "2017-02-13T03:34:45Z")
This excel sheet is very helpful in Level transmitter calculation This tool will help you to calculate zero suppression or zero elevation of level transmitter it supports following level measurement Open Tank level mea… --- ## [Controller to mobile](https://forumautomation.com/t/controller-to-mobile/7947)
**Author:** [@Ceejoh](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ceejoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 10:01am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/controller-to-mobile/7947 "2021-10-15T10:01:47Z")
Hi, can someone suggest on how can our controller be connected to our mobile phones and also monitor and control the system --- ## [Automatic phone call, sms or email when a Modbus TCP register is changing state?](https://forumautomation.com/t/automatic-phone-call-sms-or-email-when-a-modbus-tcp-register-is-changing-state/8226)
**Author:** [@brophy](https://forumautomation.com/u/brophy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/automatic-phone-call-sms-or-email-when-a-modbus-tcp-register-is-changing-state/8226 "2020-05-01T23:30:00Z")
Last year I developed an android alarm system which called, send SMS or email automatically whenever an ONVIF camera detect motion. Last month I read about modbus TCP old technology. So I put that into my code so that a… --- ## [PID Simulator - Free tools collection](https://forumautomation.com/t/pid-simulator-free-tools-collection/557)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/pid-simulator-free-tools-collection/557 "2015-11-08T01:18:16Z")
Free PID simulator tools collection PID Control tuner - Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet This is free PID simulator spreadsheet .If you have this kind of Excel spreadsheet tools ,please share it in this thread. pid.xls (1… --- ## [Excel tool to calculate restriction orifice diamater](https://forumautomation.com/t/excel-tool-to-calculate-restriction-orifice-diamater/1400)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/excel-tool-to-calculate-restriction-orifice-diamater/1400 "2016-09-26T00:28:28Z")
This tool will help you to calculate the diameter of restriction orifice. Restriction orifices are used to limit the flow rate or for creating certain permanent pressure loss. Restriction Orifice Diamater Calculatio… --- ## [Free Instrumentation Loop drawing generator - Excel Spreadsheet tool](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-instrumentation-loop-drawing-generator-excel-spreadsheet-tool/575)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-instrumentation-loop-drawing-generator-excel-spreadsheet-tool/575 "2015-11-10T03:01:21Z")
Instrumentation loop drawing generator tool. Simple Loop drawings can be generated entering following details in the template. Loop Name Loop Description Tag name of transmitter Junction box name JB terminal details Ca… --- ## [Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) - Software review](https://forumautomation.com/t/piping-and-instrumentation-diagram-p-id-software-review/4917)
**Author:** [@divyasree](https://forumautomation.com/u/divyasree)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/piping-and-instrumentation-diagram-p-id-software-review/4917 "2021-01-30T14:37:26Z")
A P&ID is a simplified sketch showing the equipment used in a process along with their interconnections ( piping lines) with the instruments and control devices that go with it indicating the process flow of the system. … --- ## [Free Instrumentation Excel Spreadsheet tools Hydrostatic Level Calculator and Orifice plate flow error calculator](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-instrumentation-excel-spreadsheet-tools-hydrostatic-level-calculator-and-orifice-plate-flow-error-calculator/558)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-instrumentation-excel-spreadsheet-tools-hydrostatic-level-calculator-and-orifice-plate-flow-error-calculator/558 "2015-11-08T01:48:33Z")
Two useful spreadsheet tools for instrumentation engineers Hydro static Level calculator and Orifice plate flow error calculator System Requirements - Windows PC with Microsoft Excel installed Hydrorstatic Level calc… --- ## [Cofaso 7 - Electrical CAD Software](https://forumautomation.com/t/cofaso-7-electrical-cad-software/3525)
**Author:** [@electricalengineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/electricalengineer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/cofaso-7-electrical-cad-software/3525 "2018-04-29T16:29:50Z")
cofaso 7.2 (x32/x64) | 129 MB/127 MB CAE performance from A to Z cofaso is the leading high-end CAE solution for electrical engineering projecting tasks. Based on its special system technology with direct access to app… --- ## [Most important software a control system /instrumentation engineering student should know](https://forumautomation.com/t/most-important-software-a-control-system-instrumentation-engineering-student-should-know/6701)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/most-important-software-a-control-system-instrumentation-engineering-student-should-know/6701 "2019-07-08T18:19:06Z")
\[color=#1C4587\]\[size=3\]Control and instrumentation (C&I) engineers are liable for the design, development, installation, management and maintenance of equipment for monitoring and controlling engineering systems, machine… --- ## [Load calculation tool - Electrical Motor](https://forumautomation.com/t/load-calculation-tool-electrical-motor/857)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/load-calculation-tool-electrical-motor/857 "2016-03-14T00:43:22Z")
Load calculation - Electrical Motor Easy to use excel spread sheet calculate load of electrical motor. Following calculation can be made with excel spreadsheet. Calculate Velocity From RPM Velocity From RPM = 0.26… --- ## [Best Free PID simulator or PID Tuner software](https://forumautomation.com/t/best-free-pid-simulator-or-pid-tuner-software/10801)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/best-free-pid-simulator-or-pid-tuner-software/10801 "2022-12-18T15:39:42Z")
PID (proportional-integral-derivative) simulators are software tools that allow users to design, test, and optimize PID control systems without the need for physical hardware. They are commonly used in the field of contr… --- ## [Free tool for Control Valve CV calculation (Microsoft Excel tool )](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-tool-for-control-valve-cv-calculation-microsoft-excel-tool/849)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-tool-for-control-valve-cv-calculation-microsoft-excel-tool/849 "2016-03-12T17:51:45Z")
Control Valve CV calculation tool. CV calculation tool is made with Excel .It is absolutely free. Various CV calculations tools are available for download. What is Control Valve CV? The flowrate in gallons per minute … --- ## [List of best valve sizing software by major brands](https://forumautomation.com/t/list-of-best-valve-sizing-software-by-major-brands/1571)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/list-of-best-valve-sizing-software-by-major-brands/1571 "2016-12-17T16:34:14Z")
Conval Download URL - http://conval.de/en/downloads Conval is not a freeware. Conval support following calculations. 2.Masoneilan ValveSpec Download URL - http://www.ipsa-cv.com.mx/masoneilan/pages/softwaresolu… --- ## [What is a CV ? (Flow Coefficient ) . Free software to calculate Control Valve CV](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-a-cv-flow-coefficient-free-software-to-calculate-control-valve-cv/430)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-a-cv-flow-coefficient-free-software-to-calculate-control-valve-cv/430 "2024-08-30T14:44:55Z")
CV is actually a flow coefficient which is really speaking to the capacity of the valve. If the valve has a CV of 20 that really is saying we can pass 20 gallons per minute of water with one pound pressure drop. I wo… --- ## [Calibration software and its comparison](https://forumautomation.com/t/calibration-software-and-its-comparison/5578)
**Author:** [@divyasree](https://forumautomation.com/u/divyasree)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/calibration-software-and-its-comparison/5578 "2021-10-02T17:19:30Z")
Calibration software calibration software is an applications that automate all or part of a calibration process via computer control. Calibration software also allows the user to manage their calibration and asset data. C… --- ## [Top free Modbus Tester apps in Android Platform](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-free-modbus-tester-apps-in-android-platform/3372)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-free-modbus-tester-apps-in-android-platform/3372 "2018-04-03T17:40:20Z")
Modbus tester apps are used to diagnose Modbus communication through Android devices. There are many tests available from play store, we are here to discuss best of them. In some of the apps, we have the option to log in… --- ## [Which electrical CAD/CAE software do you suggest?](https://forumautomation.com/t/which-electrical-cad-cae-software-do-you-suggest/4455)
**Author:** [@electricalengineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/electricalengineer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/which-electrical-cad-cae-software-do-you-suggest/4455 "2020-02-13T06:45:37Z")
Hello guys, I would be grateful if you can share your experiences with electrical design software tools for control and automation projects. Regards, electricalengineer --- ## [Instrument Calibration Calculator](https://forumautomation.com/t/instrument-calibration-calculator/1595)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/instrument-calibration-calculator/1595 "2016-12-26T20:37:06Z")
This tool is helpful to calculate the Span of an Instrument from its URV and LRV. This tool can calculate the PV to output relation. This tool is helpful for engineers and technicians who calibrates instrument. This c… --- ## [Top calibration management tools](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-calibration-management-tools/3573)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-calibration-management-tools/3573 "2018-05-05T19:16:05Z")
What is calibration management software? Instruments used in a process industry should be calibrated to keep the measurements standard. The calibration must be done periodically and the calibration data must be saved cor… --- ## [Free Orifice Flow Calculator](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-orifice-flow-calculator/1323)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 6:21am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-orifice-flow-calculator/1323 "2016-09-04T06:21:35Z")
You can get free orifice flow calculator software from Emerson / Daniel. This software can be ordered free of cost. Orifice flow calculator can be ordered from following link http://sites.fastspring.com/daniel/produc… --- ## [Free Instrument calibration management is available for download?](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-instrument-calibration-management-is-available-for-download/285)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-instrument-calibration-management-is-available-for-download/285 "2015-08-28T17:24:45Z")
any free calibration management software is available in internet ?? please share the link of free calibration management software ?? --- ## [Download SCADA software FREE upto 256 tags Runtime](https://forumautomation.com/t/download-scada-software-free-upto-256-tags-runtime/4354)
**Author:** [@Hue\_Ngoc](https://forumautomation.com/u/Hue_Ngoc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/download-scada-software-free-upto-256-tags-runtime/4354 "2018-08-09T09:05:55Z")
Hello everyone, I have a website that supports downloading SCADA software for free, upto 256 tags runtime. If You need to test SCADA software, kindly visit this site! Then, reading the instructions carefully for the dow… --- ## [PID Controller Tunning Parameters Simulator](https://forumautomation.com/t/pid-controller-tunning-parameters-simulator/441)
**Author:** [@bharadwaj](https://forumautomation.com/u/bharadwaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 4:13pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/pid-controller-tunning-parameters-simulator/441 "2015-06-08T16:13:20Z")
Here we can simulate a process variable or create a disturbance and observe the PID controller response with different set of PID controller gains. Download the PID controller simulator created using excel and learn abo… --- ## [IoT Cloud platform introduce](https://forumautomation.com/t/iot-cloud-platform-introduce/6545)
**Author:** [@IoT-Solution](https://forumautomation.com/u/IoT-Solution)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:21am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/iot-cloud-platform-introduce/6545 "2019-06-13T11:21:55Z")
Today I’m going to introduce you a software, IoT(Internet of Things Cloud Platform). King Pigeon Cloud Server support APP+ Web monitoring, product lines covered most solutions from front transducers to end Cloud Web+APP… --- ## [Best Free Modbus OPC server for small scale projects](https://forumautomation.com/t/best-free-modbus-opc-server-for-small-scale-projects/10805)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/best-free-modbus-opc-server-for-small-scale-projects/10805 "2022-12-23T14:51:38Z")
An OPC server acts as a bridge between a Modbus device and an OPC client. When a Modbus device needs to communicate to an OPC client, the OPC server intermediates the communication. You can connect Modbus devices to … --- ## [OEE Calculation & Improving Efficiency](https://forumautomation.com/t/oee-calculation-improving-efficiency/6753)
**Author:** [@Ranjith-bevywise](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ranjith-bevywise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 6:12am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/oee-calculation-improving-efficiency/6753 "2019-07-15T06:12:18Z")
OEE is the most phenomenal productivity measurement metric that helps you track and improve efficiency multi fold. Pace DPR from Bevywise Networks will help you acquire data from your machines and provide you insights … --- ## [Build IoT Appplication in a Day - Tutorial](https://forumautomation.com/t/build-iot-appplication-in-a-day-tutorial/7175)
**Author:** [@Ranjith-bevywise](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ranjith-bevywise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/build-iot-appplication-in-a-day-tutorial/7175 "2019-09-23T03:35:27Z")
We tried building an application for an energy solution with a few widgets and we were able to do it in a day. I believe any programmer with knowledge of Python , html / css and a little bit of javascript will be able t… --- ## [IIoT Gateway a secure and reliable way of getting data from field devices to the cloud for analytics and monitoring](https://forumautomation.com/t/iiot-gateway-a-secure-and-reliable-way-of-getting-data-from-field-devices-to-the-cloud-for-analytics-and-monitoring/4833)
**Author:** [@Integration\_Objects](https://forumautomation.com/u/Integration_Objects)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/iiot-gateway-a-secure-and-reliable-way-of-getting-data-from-field-devices-to-the-cloud-for-analytics-and-monitoring/4833 "2018-10-03T11:24:18Z")
Integration Objects is pleased to announce the release of its IIoT Gateway alpha version available for testing purposes. The IIoT Gateway will simplify the transfer of device data to the Microsoft Azure via its IoT hub. … --- ## [Emerson DP flow measuring instrument configuration assistant and calibration tool](https://forumautomation.com/t/emerson-dp-flow-measuring-instrument-configuration-assistant-and-calibration-tool/1198)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 3:56am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/emerson-dp-flow-measuring-instrument-configuration-assistant-and-calibration-tool/1198 "2016-07-25T03:56:28Z")
Emerson has a tool which is useful for those who wants to configure Level / DP flow measuring instrument. Calibration calculation tool is also part of this tool. This online tool can be accessed from emerson website. T… --- ## [Various VLSI design Software](https://forumautomation.com/t/various-vlsi-design-software/10884)
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Hello. I have HART 375 Communicator, it wasn’t working several years. And now I wanted to launch it, but there is an error: License file check failed - error code 4. Please help --- ## [Tool to check the time synchronization between client nodes - PLC,SCADA,DCS](https://forumautomation.com/t/tool-to-check-the-time-synchronization-between-client-nodes-plc-scada-dcs/1202)
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LMCheck tool - This tool is used to check the time synchronization between windows nodes. Time synchronization plays vital role in SOE (Sequence of events ) ,alarm and event managements. If you have multiple PLC or Mu… --- ## [15 Top Essential Electrical Engineering Software](https://forumautomation.com/t/15-top-essential-electrical-engineering-software/12358)
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Electrical engineering is a rapidly growing profession which deals with design of multifaceted systems on paper and computer. The right software in hand is important irrespective of whether you’re a learner in your quest… --- ## [Free tools - Process control system cyber security](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-tools-process-control-system-cyber-security/1203)
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Nowadays engineers spend a lot of time to secure their control system. Here i would like to introduce some simple tools which is very helpful for Automation engineers. These tools are indented to use in small system (… --- ## [Instrumentation Converter - by Automationforum.in](https://forumautomation.com/t/instrumentation-converter-by-automationforum-in/540)
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