Predator Software, a leader in data collection and OEE measurement software, has announced its support for Okuma’s latest OSP-500 control within their suite of manufacturing solutions. This support extends to Okuma’s 21.5″ and 15″ models of the P500M, P500L, and P500S series CNCs.
The Okuma OSP-500 controls come equipped with Ethernet communications across all models, offering an optional RS232 (DNC-B) support. Within Predator’s Manufacturing Data Collection (MDC) and Predator MDC Enterprise, support has been integrated for multiple machine monitoring and data collection protocols, including OSP API, MTConnect, and OPC UA.
In addition to automated data collection, Predator MDC now offers integration with 18 different functions for OSP-500, 300, 200, and 100 series controls. This integration enables operators to manually input additional data, access cell status, and view other relevant information directly from the control panel.
Furthermore, Okuma OSP-500 support has been incorporated into other Predator Software products, such as Predator DNC and Predator Virtual CNC.
Braden Connolly, Director for the UK & Europe at Predator Software, emphasized the significance of this support for Okuma controls, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two companies. Predator Software has been a key player in automating manufacturers worldwide since 1994, specializing in Industry 4.0, lean manufacturing, industrial networking solutions, and automation through shop floor control.
Predator’s suite of technologies includes CNC networking, machine monitoring, OEE, production data management, data collection, machine simulation and verification, tool path optimization, tool and gage crib management, traveler management, CNC post-processing, flexible manufacturing systems, and robotic cell control software.
This integration of Predator Software with Okuma’s OSP-500 control represents a significant advancement in manufacturing automation and control solutions, further enhancing the capabilities of both companies’ offerings.