Data Collection Development System is, as the name itself says, is a development system for data collection, not just an ActiveX control, an API or a DLL which cannot be changed, but a fully scalable, customizable and multifunctional solution.

Its operation is based on the most common visual programming languages, so that any programmer becomes rapidly acquainted with the tool. Besides, the user may choose between two of the most popular programming languages to work, the Basic and the Java.

It works along with the various hardware equipment from Acronym specifically developed for that matter. Among them you can find the R200, Evolution I, OutLock I and OutLock II terminals, the I/O Board online board and all the LED panels from Acronym.

With this development system it is possible to configure a data collection network in record time, easily integrating it in existing applications and being able to access pratically any kind of database through ADO, DAO or ODBC.

Among the databases that DCDS can access there are:

• Oracle
• Microsoft SQL Server
• IBM DB2
• Sysbase
• Informix
• CA-Ingres
• VSAM
• AS-400 Files
• IMS/DB
• Microsoft Access
• Any ODBC database

The possible applications for this development system are too many to enumerate them all, but to mention some of them:

• Production, site or task production
• Stock control
• Quality control
• Time and attendance control
• Automation
• Restaurants
• Queue control
• Access control
• Inteligent buildings (domotics)
• Canteen control