Q: What data fields will MET/ CONNECT support on launch?
A: At launch, MET/CONNECT will support the following fields:
- Timestamp
- DUT Asset ID (Prompted from user at start of proc)
- References Asset ID
- Technician Name
- Procedure Name
- Procedure Revision
- Data from Prompt File
RESULTS
- Test Description
- Nominal
- Result
- Lower Limit
- Upper Limit
- Pass/Fail
- Expanded Uncertainty
- TUR (using Exp Unc)
Q: I don’t see the field I need on the list. Can you add it?
A: Yes! We rely on feedback from our users on how to prioritize how we expand the data the API can transact. We can’t guarantee delivery dates for specific fields, but will provide regular updates to you on the status of your request.
Q: Does MET/CONNECT integrate with external system X, Y, or Z?
A: It could! MET/CONNECT provides a standard web services RESTful API (Application Programming Interface)—basically the technology industry’s modern default way to make systems talk to each other in a flexible way. The “talking” however requires some effort on customers’ part to instruct their systems to talk to MET/CONNECT.
Q: Are there systems that integrate with MET/CONNECT seamlessly?
A: Yes, many CMMS, EAM, CCMS and LIMS systems integrate with MET/CONNECT seamlessly, making it easy for MET/CAL data to map to their systems. Main line calibration software providers like Indysoft, AssetSmart and Qualer have pre-built adapters that ensure the success of MET/CONNECT. MET/CAL and MET/TEAM integrate seamlessly.
Q: Is integration hard and expensive to do?
A: This depends on the level of your company’s technical skills. For many companies with experience supporting their own IT systems, integration development is pretty easy. The work can be as simple as using standard integration tools (like MULESOFT or Jitterbit) and “mapping” the data between systems. For companies with lower comfort levels, the best option would be to hire an integration vendor. There are literally thousands of integration companies and consultants that can wire MET/ CONNECT to any plethora of systems. We recommend you start with the vendor of your target system. These companies usually maintain lists of preferred integration partners and can point you in the right direction. Preferred providers usually maintain advanced experience with your specific system which makes the project run faster/cheaper.
Q: I want to fully integrate MET/CAL to another system but can’t start a new project right now. Can I still use MET/CONNECT?
A: YES! In fact, we recommend all companies get started with the .CSV export function of MET/CONNECT so they can get comfortable with MET/CAL, and calibration automation. The results are automatically deposited on your hard drive in a delimited Excel format, so you can do just about anything with the data from there. Once you’re comfortable with how your system is running, it’s the perfect time to move on to full integration.