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DACS - Data Acquisition Control Software v7.2 for MHI Furnaces, Airtorch™ and other devices

"I need my PC to control my process, acquire the data, and graphically present my results."


MHI DACS
The MHI Data Acquisition and Control Software offers unparalleled control and data management many MHI devices, including Furnaces, Robust Radiators, Thermoplates, Airtorch™ and Microheaters. It is powerful enough to remotely turn ON/OFF your MHI furnaces, download data, create cycle programs, provide graphical analysis and monitor and manage up to 12 MHI heating devices. DACS software is simple to use and easily connects to your COM/serial port with no need for additional hardware.

MHI DACS module
MHI DACS module shown with the RS232 converter module

Features:
  • Fully programmable - 16 step programming
  • Interface and program your MHI control panel from your PC
  • Multi-tab option
  • Monitor up to 8 additional thermocouples with the MHI-8DATALOG module
  • Multi-furnace/zone control
  • Automatic data logging into Excel files
  • Remote ON/OFF
  • Temperature controls
  • Graphical data display
Data Acquisition Control Software v7.0
System Requirements:
  • Windows 2000, XP or Vista
  • COM port 9600 baud rate or more
  • At least Pentium 3 processor or equivalent
  • Mouse or other peripheral device

Items included with MHI-DACS:

  • MHI-DACS module (choice of module for 1 to 12 zones/furnaces)
  • Installation CD for MHIComm ver 7.2 software
  • DB9 cable
  • DIN cable
  • RS232 converter module
  • Communication card for the Eurotherm Process controller
  • Installation and operation manual

Items included when MHI-DACS and MHI-8DATALOG are purchased:

  • MHI-DACS module
  • MHI-8DATALOG module
  • Installation CD for MHIComm ver 7.2 software
  • DB9 cable
  • Two DIN cables
  • RS232 converter module
  • Communication card for the Eurotherm Process controller
  • Installation and operation manual

Data Acquisition Control Software v7.0


Furnace Monitoring Data Acquisition Control Software v7.0
  • Single or multiple furnaces/zones (up to 12) may be controlled and monitored as shown above.
Display
Data Tab

Data Acquisition Control Software v7.0
  • "I need my PC to monitor my process, save data and graphically present my results with MHI-DACS. I just upload the profile or parameters and record the temperature and output. Download the data in the morning from the saved file."
  • "The start time, stop time and sample rate allow me to record data as and when I like."
16-step Programming
Data Acquisition Control Software v7.0
  • Program new cycles and download remotely.
  • Upload programs and remotely execute cycles.
  • Choose from over 70 heat treating processing profiles for ceramic, metals and many others.
  • Download programs from controller to PC.
  • Save profiles to file on PC for later use without the need for a multi-program controller.
  • Multi-furnace programming is possible up to 12 controllers.
Remote Furnace Control
Data Acquisition Control Software v7.0
  • Monitors and records set point, process and output values from the Eurotherm process controller.
  • Monitors temperature settings.
  • Displays values from 12 different controller addresses.
  • View data in an Excel table with date, time, sample time, process, set point and output values.
  • Review saved data files in a graphical form.
  • Remote furnace ON/OFF will turn furnace ON/OFF from your PC.

 

 

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