Features
Everything you need to collect, store, and use your plant floor data.
Reliable Data Capture
In manufacturing, lost data means blind spots in your operations. PULSE's channel-based architecture captures and stores your data reliably, even during network interruptions or system maintenance.
- Three-tier buffering system for critical, warning, and informational data
- Automatic recovery with local buffering during database outages
- Event publishing latency under 50 microseconds
- Handles 1 million+ events per day without degradation
24/7 Reliability Built-In
Operations that never sleep need systems that don't either. PULSE is architected from the ground up for continuous operation — no memory leaks, no handle accumulation, no gradual degradation.
- Heartbeat checks every 5 seconds detect PLC connectivity issues
- Watchdog service monitors health and automatically restarts on failures
- Modern timer patterns prevent handle leaks during long-term operation
- Tested and proven for weeks of continuous operation without restart
Real-Time Monitoring
See what's happening on your plant floor right now. Make informed decisions based on live production data through multiple interfaces designed for different roles.
- Desktop dashboard for control room workstations
- Web dashboard accessible from any browser or mobile device
- Real-time OEE tracking (Availability × Performance × Quality)
- Downtime categorization for root cause analysis
Database Storage
Your data goes into a properly designed database where it's stored reliably and ready to use. No proprietary formats, no vendor lock-in — standard formats that work with any reporting tool.
- SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL — your choice
- Dynamic table creation per PLC for optimal performance
- Time-series partitioning for efficient historical queries
- Bulk insert operations (500+ records per batch)
Industrial Network Security
Manufacturing networks require special security considerations. PULSE implements OT/DMZ network segmentation to protect your control systems while enabling enterprise data access.
- Dedicated data collection on isolated OT network
- REST API in DMZ for controlled enterprise access
- Windows Active Directory integration
- Audit logging for compliance requirements
Performance at Scale
PULSE is designed to scale from small pilot projects to enterprise-wide deployments. Modern optimization techniques ensure consistent performance regardless of system size.
- 100+ PLCs monitored simultaneously in production
- Bulk read operations (50-70% faster than individual reads)
- Connection pooling reduces overhead by 80%
- Parallel processing across multiple PLCs
Flexible Deployment
Deploy PULSE the way that fits your infrastructure. Start small with a desktop app, scale up to distributed services.
Windows Desktop
Full-featured WPF application for operator workstations
Windows Service
Background service for 24/7 headless data collection
Web Application
Access from any browser, install as PWA on mobile
REST API
Enterprise integration for custom applications and MES/ERP
Your Data, Your Reports
PULSE stores data in standard SQL databases. That means you're not locked into any proprietary reporting system. Use whatever tools you already have — or whatever tools work best for you.
Standard SQL
No proprietary formats. No vendor lock-in. Just standard SQL tables that work with any reporting or analytics tool.