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Real-time Event Tracking & Reporting System

Modern manufacturing operations generate a wealth of real-time data at the machine level, but much of this information remains trapped inside PLCs, inaccessible for timely decision-making. Traditional SCADA systems and manual reporting processes fail to provide the agility, integration, or visibility required for today's fast-paced, data-driven environments. Manufacturers struggle with disconnected systems, delayed insights, and limited ability to track and respond to operational events as they happen — resulting in inefficiencies, unplanned downtime, and missed opportunities for continuous improvement.

RETRS addresses this gap by providing a modular, scalable platform that connects automation equipment directly to centralized databases and real-time dashboards. It enables manufacturers to capture, store, and visualize production events instantly — transforming raw machine data into actionable insights for OEE tracking, preventative maintenance, and continuous optimization.

Modular. Extensible. Built for Manufacturing Insight.

RETRS is more than a data collection tool — it's a scalable, event-driven platform that connects your PLCs to a live database and transforms machine-level data into actionable operational intelligence. With a growing set of specialized modules, RETRS is designed to evolve with your plant's needs.

What is RETRS?

RETRS is a modular software platform that connects industrial PLCs in your manufacturing environment to a centralized SQL-based database and real-time visualization layer. It enables:

  • Real-time event tracking
  • Historical data storage
  • Insightful, actionable dashboards

Whether you're monitoring downtime and shift performance, analyzing alarms for process improvements, or tracking maintenance KPIs — RETRS ensures your data is always aligned with activity on the floor.

Equipment Integration
Automation Devices
Industrial IoT sensors & controllers
PLCs
Programmable logic controllers
Edge Gateways
Real-time data processing
RETRS Core Platform
Backend Services
REST API
OEE Module
PM Module
Future Modules
Data Layer
PostgreSQL
High-performance data storage
MSSQL
Enterprise SQL Server integration
MySQL
Flexible open-source database
Frontend Services
Grafana
Superset
Tableau
Custom Web Apps
Presentations
Web Clients
Multi-device dashboards
SCADA Platforms
Ignition, Optix, Wonderware, FTView
Embedding Integration
Seamless third-party integration
Key Features
Real-Time Data Collection
Direct integration with PLCs allows RETRS to capture events instantly as they happen.
Structured Database Storage
All events are stored in a consistent, queryable format — ideal for long-term reporting, analytics, and audit readiness.
Interactive Dashboards
Built-in visualization tools let you track performance, identify trends, and generate insights that drive action.
Flexible Integration
Compatible with major PLC brands and multiple SQL databases. Easily integrates from the edge or directly from PLCs.
Scalable Architecture
Whether you're monitoring a single machine or a full facility, RETRS grows with your operation.
Modular by Design
The RETRS architecture is built on an extensible framework that enables rapid deployment of new functionality with minimal overhead. Each module plugs into the RETRS core and leverages shared data pipelines, event handlers, and visualization components.
  • Supports direct PLC or edge-based integration
  • Unified backend event processing
  • Consistent visualization toolkit
  • Expandable with minimal coding
  • Configurable to fit your plant's requirements
Current Modules
OEE Module
Understand how your machines are really performing.
This module captures and contextualizes:
  • Part Throughput: Good and reject part counts
  • Machine States: Running, idle, stopped, faulted, and custom-defined states
  • Alarm History: Root cause tracking and analysis
  • Reject Reasons: Pattern identification for corrective action
Visualizations:
  • Realtime and historical performance dashboards with OEE calculations
  • Pareto charts of alarms and reject part causes
  • Station, cell, and line KPIs
Preventative Maintenance Module
Stop guessing. Start scheduling.
Automate equipment health tracking using real operational data:
  • Cylinder Travel Times & Stroke Counts
  • Servo Odometer Readings & Torque Trends
  • Usage-Based Maintenance Triggers
Benefits:
  • Maintenance alerts based on actual usage
  • Reports on mechanical wear and performance deviations
  • Lifecycle tracking dashboards
  • Optional CMMS integration for automated work order scheduling
Upcoming Modules in Development
MES Integration Module
This flexible module enables custom machine-to-MES integrations. RETRS can receive event data from the PLC, translate it, and forward it in the format required by your MES or ERP systems.
Technology Integration Overview
PLC Integration
RETRS can integrate directly into most modern, major-brand PLCs via HTTP requests. It also supports edge-based collection using industrial gateways when direct PLC access is not preferred or available.
Database Support
RETRS is SQL-based and compatible with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL — allowing you to select the database platform that aligns best with your infrastructure and IT policies.
Visualization Tools
RETRS provides powerful, real-time dashboards built using Grafana. Additionally, we support dashboard development in Power BI, Tableau, or custom web applications.
Need in-line visibility? RETRS dashboards can be embedded directly into your HMI screens, making insights actionable right at the equipment level.
Your Plant. Your Platform.
Start with what you need now — and scale with what you'll need tomorrow.
From basic machine event tracking to MES integration, RETRS gives you a unified system built to grow with your operation.