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MLAN

MLAN. Maguire Local Area Network Version 2.0, May 1998. Maguire Software. Bringing Production Together. Maguire MLAN. MLAN stands for Maguire Local Area Network What does this mean?

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MLAN

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  1. MLAN Maguire Local Area Network Version 2.0, May 1998

  2. Maguire Software Bringing Production Together

  3. Maguire MLAN • MLAN stands for Maguire Local Area Network What does this mean? • Maguire Local Area Network simply means a local network, i.e. within your company, that links together a number of Maguire blenders to one computer • The computer can be in any location you choose… simplifying your production

  4. MLAN Networking

  5. MLAN Development • MLAN was first launched in 1992 as an MS DOS based product • A new Windows based version of MLAN was launched in 1995 • MLAN’s core design is to offer the manufacturer easy integration and flexibility with existing plant and management systems • Since then the product has rapidly developed, leading its field in data retrieval and data management

  6. MLAN - How does it work • MLAN is a software package that allows two way communication between a computer and a number of blenders • By the nature of the WSB Controller, data on throughput totals is constantly accumulated • MLAN allows you to utilise this data, responding to material management and providing a reference when changes have been made such as new recipes or work orders no matter how production may change allowing complete Data Management

  7. MLAN - How does it work • Databases : MLAN aides production by storing on file a detailed database of materials and recipes used for production • Constant Scan Routine : MLAN records production focusing on materials usage 24 hours a day, noting at any time problems such Material shortages in production • Reports : Specific Retrieval Times as well as Constant Scan allows the processor to be able to scrutinise production overall and on specific issues

  8. MLAN Benefits • MLAN records clearly materials usage which brings clarity to production • MLAN reports provide excellent reference tools for all areas of business improving communications • MLAN is proven for documenting production for those companies working within strict quality environments such as ISO 9000 • MLAN helps resolve Sales & Technical issues both on a day to day basis and historically too

  9. MLAN Benefits • MLAN Architecture is MS Access for integration into downstream software • Easy access to upgrades and customizations from the Maguire Products Web Site • Simple and easy to use in a clear Windows format that requires little time spent in set up or training • Customized Reports written for special applications • Full multi lingual capability

  10. MLAN Pricing Strategy • The pricing strategy of MLAN has been geared so that user’s large and small can take full advantage of the system • Therefore a Starter pack costs $500, including the software on diskette, 1 user licence, and a signal amplifier • Further licences cost approximately $500 per blender

  11. MLAN - PC Hardware • To run MLAN all you require is: • An IBM Compatible Computer with a 166 processor or above • 8MB Ram, with 20MB free space on the Hard Drive • Microsoft 3.11 or Windows 95 operating system • A Printer for paper copy reports • MLAN Amplifier for applications over a distance of 2000ft (600m), or if you choose to run more than 25 blenders from one computer

  12. MLAN Commissioning • As with all software, when MLAN is supplied to a customer there will be need for configuration and installation time • This is a separate cost that must be determined by the local distributor • From experience, customers will either do the wiring themselves or want the distributor to do it, therefore it is important to source and specify the correct cabling: Carol or Beldon cable

  13. MLAN - Future • Maguire in the USA has a development team for MLAN • Every 6 months there are new release upgrades bringing in new features such as Linking work order number to Recipes or new Special Reports such as costing reports • MLAN development assures the manufacturer that with MLAN and Maguire Gravimetric blenders will always ensure that the company can take advantage of the latest innovations in production

  14. MLAN - Future • Some new features available in the next release will include : • Communication options to link plants together via the Internet • A new series of databases focusing on client and product issues • Bar Coding for Batch Tracibility • Links into Production Management Software • New Job Costing reports

  15. MLAN Synopsis • Extremely user friendly • Easy to set up & use • Flexible for all types of production • Materials & Recipes database • Easy to link to other production & office software • Extensive reporting capabilities • Cost effective answer to complete data confidence • Ideal for product documentation & ISO 9000

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