Design of a Multi-Thread Data Collection System

Abstract:

This paper proposes an approach that uses serial communication based on the Windows system to collect the manufacturing data through multi-thread mechanism. The data collection system adopts two levels control architecture. The down streaming level is based on several data collection terminals that use ARM chips as central processing units (CPU). The upper level is consisted of personal computers which are connected to the communication network through RS-422, aiming to transfer the data on one side. On the other side, these computers interact with data server, aiming to transmit the data to the processing center. SQL Server 2000 has been utilized as the data manager within this system which uses multi-thread technology to continuously enquiry the data collection terminals (DCTs). After the practical implementation, this system is qualified in the manufacturing environment with high reliability, real-time feature as well as quick responses to the users when they operating the DCTs.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 249-250)
• Pages: 1259-1263
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.249-250.1259
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Shao Zhong Hu
• Keywords: Data Collection, Database, Multi-Thread, Serial Communication

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