Every Automation Specialist Should Have These Android Apps

Technology is making its presence felt more and more in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. But despite the streamlined processes automation offers, there’s still so much to keep track of. 

When you specialize in automation, you need instant access to user-friendly tools on the go to make your job simpler. That’s why every automation specialist should have these five Android apps to enjoy improved productivity and efficiency, every hour of the day.

5 Android Apps For Automation Specialists

There really is an Android app for everything these days, including the automation industry. These five Android apps help you to keep track of your tasks, monitor your progress, and stay on top of things in any automated industry.

AutoCAD

When ordering a new control panel, you’ve probably found it helps to have a custom control panel checklist with the specs you need. You may choose to keep this list on your Android device, along with relevant technical drawings. That’s where this Android app comes in.

Are your wiring drawings saved in DWG or CAD format? You can use AutoCAD to view and edit or even create CAD drawings on the go, anytime and anywhere. Access your DWGs easily and quickly from Dropbox, Google Drive, or One Drive.

Thanks to AutoCAD’s easy-to-use Command Line and features like the Object Snap function, you’ll draw accurately and organize your project efficiently, on your mobile device.

Modbus Viewer

As an automation engineer or specialist, you’re more than likely familiar with the Modbus TCP protocol. It’s the industrial communication protocol allowing two or more industrial devices to communicate with each other, via an Ethernet network. It’s often used for SCADA systems and process automation.

Has your Modbus TCP been dropping connections? You need the easy-to-use Modbus Viewer app. It lets you retrieve data from devices through the protocol Modbus TCP/IP and check or scan the connection. It’s the ideal mobile app tool for a Modbus development job.

There is a developer’s email address for app support communications.

Automate

Do you have to make adjustments to your mobile device settings when you enter and exit a site? This may be as simple as increasing or decreasing ringer volume, pausing notifications, or other functions that may interfere with sensitive equipment. Perhaps you just don’t want to be disturbed.

Automate allows you to save these settings based on your geographical location. You can create and save multiple workflows and settings for different locations, and select the one you need as you go through your day. So there’s no more hassle with hanging mobile device settings constantly.

With the Automate app, you can automate repetitive tasks, and even more complex tasks as well as manage or backup files on your device and remote storage. Data is encrypted in transit, for your privacy and security. You may also request that data be deleted.

PASmsi (Pilz Safety Inspector App)

Thanks to the latest advances in technology there’s even greater efficiency of industrial motor control devices. But what about the safety levels of your less-than-efficient machines? Fortunately, there’s an app for that – the PASmsi Pilz Safety Inspector app.

Answer questions in the app for a quick calculation of safety risk, displayed across the following four categories:

• A risk graph that estimates the risk level
• A bar graph that determines an achievable performance level
• An operations calculator that calculates service intervals
• And a “significant change” calculation to the requirements of the German Product Safety Act

In addition to these troubleshooting calculations, you’ll enjoy access to news from the app about related topics on machine operations and safety. There’s a website, e-mail, and phone app support available for this mobile app.

Ping Tools

Are you using the internet to remotely access and monitor machinery? There’s nothing more annoying than poor connectivity or connectivity disruptions. Check the connectivity of your devices as well as web servers, database servers and APIs, CCTV cameras and so much more.

With Ping Tools Network Utilities, you can collect basic info about your device networks, and monitor your remote resources. The Ping Tools can be used for your home or office networks too, to track any devices connected at all times.

Use this app on your Android mobile phone or tablet, or on a Chromebook. No data is shared with third parties, your data is encrypted in transit and you can request deletion of your data.

Conclusion

At Automation Electric & Controls Inc. we understand the constant pressures every automation specialist faces in any typical workday. Not to mention those atypical days, when things just don’t seem to come together.

That’s why we offer the very best automation and electrical controls, parts, and services to make your job that much easier. Contact us today and find out more about our range of trusted and reliable automation products and technical services.