Eurotherm, which is part of Invensys, is partnering with Ocean Data Systems (ODS) to supply Dream Report™ software, the first integrated reporting solution for industrial automation.

Dream Report software is designed to be the simplest solution for extracting data from almost any data source. At the same time, it is capable of automatically generating reports at any location for whoever requests them and so is ideally partnered to match Eurotherm’s solutions for its key vertical markets.

In a joint statement Karen Rigby, Marketing Management at Eurotherm and Dominique Dias, Executive Manager at Ocean Data Systems said, “Dream Report software has been customised for Eurotherm to provide a specific communications layer to extract data from Eurotherm’s graphic recorder devices. Existing drivers will also allow access via OPC to data within other Eurotherm products and so can provide key analysis and statistical data about automation devices and the processes they are managing. Most importantly the output can be shared with everybody providing a highly effective, low cost solution”.

Based on a configurable end user interface, Dream Report software is a real time reporting generator solution that fits perfectly in both continuous and batch process applications throughout all the process industries. It combines five key functions demanded by industrial automation users:

Data collection

Dream Report software now incorporates a Eurotherm Review driver and report template enabling historical data to be obtained from Eurotherm Review databases.

Additionally, a robust communications kernel is installed enabling collection of data and alarms from multiple real time and historical sources – utilising OPC, OLE and ODBC standards to ensure a common interface between sources from different suppliers

Data logging

Dream Report software has its own internal historian which logs all statistics but also data and alarms from OPC Servers such as Eurotherm LINOPC or EuroMBUS. It can also be connected to other data sources via ODBC allowing open access to databases such as oracle, MySql, Access or Eurotherm’s Information Manager.

Data extraction and analysis

Dream Report software integrates a user-friendly object library to extract data statistics and analysis to be displayed in multiple views including tables, bars, pies and charts.

Report design

Dream Report studio integrates an intuitive graphical editor to create and save state-of-the-art reports as templates

Report generation and distribution

Dream Report software enables both manual and automatic report generation. When ready, reports can be automatically printed, emailed, stored and published over the web if necessary.

The partnership with ODS to supply Dream Report software enables Eurotherm to provide lower-cost global solutions, particularly for smaller business customers and also customised reports to match specific market areas, for example a batch report for Eurotherm’s newly released AERODAQ recorder.

About Eurotherm

Eurotherm is a leading global supplier of control, measurement and data recording solutions and services to industrial and process customers. The company’s international reputation as a provider of innovative solutions across a broad spectrum of vertical markets is supported by engineering services designed to realise greater benefits to customers’ plant-wide assets. Eurotherm’s product range includes distributed process automation systems and machine control incorporating single and multi loop control, operator displays, data management and graphic recorders, power control and signal conditioning. It is an ISO9000 approved Company, and operates TickIT protocols for software management.

Eurotherm is a key business within Invensys, the global automation, controls and process solutions Group. Invensys products, service expertise and ongoing support enable intelligent systems to monitor and control processes in many different environments. Leading companies in a wide range of industries rely on Invensys to help them perform with greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness.

Headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Invensys Group is made up of five businesses: Process Systems, APV, Eurotherm, Rail Systems and Controls. Overall The Group has over 30,000 employees working in 60 countries.

Notes to editor:

This press release is available as an editable MS Word document and a printable pdf, with supporting graphics provided here: www.ballard.co.uk/eurotherm

Press contact: Robin Wolstenholme, Ballard Communications Management,

email: r.wolstenholme(AT)ballard.co.uk tel +44(0)1306 882288

Client contact: Kerrie Peskett, Eurotherm Limited,

email: Kerrie.peskett(AT)eurotherm.com tel +44 (0)1903 837417