ODI Overview
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Overview


The Operator Data Interface (ODI) screen is used to view data and to manually enter data such as downtime reasons, work orders, the active part number, good and scrap part counts, users, or to just trigger events such as sending an email or text message.  The ODI can be run within the DataXchange application or on a Windows tablet, an Android tablet or phone, as well as an iPad or iPhone.  The device running ODI does not need internet access to enter the data allowing the device to be secure on the shop floor.


When using the ODI screen within the Windows DataXchange application it will automatically connect to the service listed under the Manage - DataXchange tab as well as pass over the credentials used to login.  If there is more than one DX service listed you will need to define the service you'd like to connect to. You can do this by entering the configuration menu within the application. 


A login is required for the mobile ODI app.



ODI Architecture


All data entered from ODI is sent to a DataXchange Service and the data is processed by the DX Service.  Therefore, after the initial install of the DataXchange Client the computers utilizing ODI do not need Internet access.


Since the data is sent from the ODI screen to a DataXchange Service all of the data is processed by expressions providing all the power and flexibility the expressions have to offer.


If the DataXchange Service is not available then a message will appear on the ODI Screen notifying the user that the DX Service is not available.