Database Applications; Transaction Recorder Database - GSE 60 SERIES Technical Reference Manual

Database
A collection of records. For example, the
entire telephone directory is a database.
A database is defined by parameters. These parameters and the data in
them are stored in the database. Each stored parameter becomes a
column in the database.
Rows of data are created using the "make row" command. Copies of the
current data in the row parameters are stored together with the column
parameters in the database.
Once a row exists, that entire row of data can be recalled. To recall data,
you must first specify which column of data is to be searched. If no column
is specified, the first column becomes the default search column.
After you specify a column, you must specify the exact data that is to be
located. To do this:
•
You make an entry at the "Recall Row" command
or
•
You store the search value into the search parameter and press
[ENTER] at the "Recall Row" command without making an entry
If a row is found whose data in the search column matches the specified
data exactly, then all of the data within that row is copied into the
parameters associated with that column.
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ATABASE PPLICATIONS
Databases can be used for different purposes. Some of the most popular
weighing applications use a database as a transaction recorder, or for
looking up part numbers, the quantity of parts on hand, and batch
formulas.
There are many other possible uses for a Database, as well. Up to 250
databases can be accessed on the 660 Series controllers, up to 100
database can be accessed on the 560 Series controllers and 15
databases may be used on the 460 Series indicators. Several different
applications can be combined in one installation.
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RANSACTION
Using a Transaction Recorder database, every weighing operation that
occurs on the scale can be stored to memory with other pertinent data.
This data can include time/date, employee ID, job number, part number,
number of boxes, customer number, and so on.
Normally this type of database only makes rows. The data is never
recalled. A report can be sent to a computer or printer at the end of the
shift, day, or week, and then the data is deleted.
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