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TransSECSTM allows you to rapidly build SECS/GEM interfaces without programming. TransSECS provides an entirely graphical means to let you define the SECS messages you want to send and receive. It then lets you link the data from the messages to data sources. These could be points in your control systems, serial devices, databases, or even other SECS interfaces (Y-tap). We support a wide range of data access including databases or almost any factory automation device, including PLCs, OPC Servers, even bar code or RFID readers. TransSECS will let you send and receive any message, including custom messages not supported by the SECS standard. TransSECS GEM interface handles GEM requirements transparently.
Download the current User Reference (< 3 MB) for examples of how easy this product is to use!
Application Notes
TransSECS is the fastest way to build equipment interfaces. Download our application note that describes SECS-enabling an OPC-based control system (Think 'n Do from Entivity Software).
Recipe Management This document outlines building a recipe management system using TransSECS. It describes how to ensure that the correct recipe is run on each lot by checking the Lot ID in a database against the current recipe queried from the SECS interface. The interface can then download the appropriate recipe or abort the lot. Use it as a Voyeur to avoid interference with the host application.
ORGi/Voyeur The point-to-point nature of SECS, even HSMS means that the main SECS connection is usually occupied by the fab host. In order for other applications to get access to that information they must ”snoop” the SECS connection. This means that they should act as a ”Voyeur” on the SECS link, watching the connection but not necessarily impacting it. TransSECS gives you the ability to build these links very simply. More than that, you can choose whether to just watch the stream or be an active player. You can decide to handle certain messages, either from the host or the equipment, modify the data in others, or just let the message pass. You can also send and respond to your own messages. The data in the messages can be passed to any system, for example an e-diagnostic system may send the data to a database. You can also create multiple SECS interfaces, taking data to/from one interface and passing it to another. For example you could have a separate interface that accepts only SVID requests, or receives all event messages, or anything you need for your particular application. Download the step-by-step guide to creating an example interface and see how easy all this really is - when you have the right tool!
Evaluation Request
Email a request for a Trial Edition. You will receive a reply shortly with directions to download the trial software and an installation key. Please mention if you are interested in deploying in a fab (host application or multiple equipment interfaces) or if you are an equipment builder, and if you are running on Linux or on Windows (or on a different platform).
TransSECS Overview
For more information, you may download our TransSECS pdf, or email to:secsandgem@ergotech.com
Other related products:
ErgoTech SECS: our Java implementation of the SEMI standard.
ORGi: our HSMS to SECSI "black-box" converter.
ErgoSIS: SECS Information System
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