Aardvark Basics (Data Logging/Analytics)

Course Overview

This hands-on course teaches data logging and analytics using Aardvark Core, a powerful data capture application designed for Allen-Bradley PLC systems. Students learn to collect, store, analyze, and report on process data without requiring database experience.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Aardvark Core and its capabilities

• Browsing and selecting PLC tags for data collection

• MySQL database fundamentals for data storage

• Configuring data logging intervals and triggers

• Creating custom reports for management

• Exporting data to Excel for analysis

• Alarm and pre-alarm notification setup

• Email and text message alert configuration

• Analyzing alarm history and root cause investigation

• Generating charts and visualizations from historical data

Hands-On Lab Exercises

• Browse PLC tags and configure data logging to MySQL

• Build custom reports and export to Excel

• Set up alarm notifications via email and text

• Analyze alarm history to reconstruct events

• Simulate troubleshooting scenarios using historical data

• Generate time-based charts for process analysis

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for controls engineers, process engineers, and maintenance professionals. No prior database experience is required.