Software


Integrated Technologies

Online Access
Plex Online is a Web-based software solution that makes the ideal platform for connecting to customers, suppliers, and employees over the Internet.

Mobile computing
Use wireless handheld Pocket PC's such as the HP iPaq and other industrial handhelds. Mobile Computing is used for shop floor control, inventory management, preventive maintenance, tool tracking, and a variety of other functions where mobility is important.

Bar Coding
Plex Online offers built-in bar coding. The solution supports hundreds of standard and specialized bar code formats, is fully-integrated into the application itself, which is the only way to achieve the true benefits of bar coding. Use for inventory tracking, shipping/receiving, tool tracking, gage tracking, labor time and attendance, and other areas.

Wireless Networking
Plex Systems can help you setup a new wireless network, or utilize an existing one. Because Plex Online functions over low bandwidths, it thrives in a wireless environment.

PLC Integration

Plex Online integrates with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) that monitor and control production machinery.

- Weigh Scales for inventory and shipping/receiving
- Automatic Packaging Machines
- Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Direct Part Marking
Track individual pieces or components for an extremely detailed level of traceability.

The system supports Data Matrix and other standard symbologies, along with a highly unique technology called glyph. The Plex Systems glyph can be applied via laser etching or printed on a standard label printer.

Gage Interface
Plex Online integrates with electronic gages, which eliminates data entry issues on inspection checksheets.

Automatic Notification System
Plex Online supports a variety of automatic, user-configurable notifications when key events occur, including notification by email, pager or cell phone.

Touchscreens
Use Plex Online with touchscreens for shop floor use.

CAD Integration
Plex Online provides seamless integration between the part dimensions inside the CAD file and the part specifications in the Plex Systems database.

Visio Integration
Plex Online is integrated with the diagramming and flow charting tool Visio. The Visio Integration Module links with Visio diagrams into Plex Online.

Direct Faxing & Emailing
Use Plex Online to directly fax or email reports and documents.

RFID
Plex Online integrates with Radio Frequency Identification (RF ID) tracking technology.

Microsoft Exchange / Outlook
Plex Systems customers have the option of using our hosted Microsoft Exchange services:

- Outlook (Email, Calendar, Notes, Journal, Tasks, Contacts, etc)
- Outlook Web Access (OWA)
- PDA Synchronization
- Full Blackberry Support
- Barracuda Spam Filtering
- Incoming and Outgoing Virus Protection