Services

ProtoLink is unique in its ability to address all facets of an industrial automation information system.  Most ProtoLink projects involve some combination of the seven services depicted in the diagram below.  Click on the dark blue boxes to learn more about the various services we provide to our customers.

Custom Web Applications and Web Services
ProtoLink develops custom web applications and web services that allow authorized users to remotely view and edit data from PCs or PDAs.

Custom Windows Applications
ProtoLink develops custom Windows applications for PCs and Pocket PCs when off-the-shelf solutions are not available to suit the needs of our clients.

SQL Database Applications
ProtoLink provides relational database management services, including schema design, stored-procedure implementation, maintenance, and reporting.

Data Collection Applications
ProtoLink develops data collection applications in order to retrieve data from intelligent devices and log it to real-time or historical databases.

I/O Server Applications
ProtoLink develops I/O server applications for the purpose of exchanging data between intelligent devices and Windows applications using standard protocols such as OPC, SuiteLink, and DDE.

HMI Applications
ProtoLink develops Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) for industrial automation applications using off-the-shelf products such as Wonderware InTouch.

Control Applications
ProtoLink develops applications to run in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), or other intelligent devices.