PlantConnect is a web-based platform for monitoring and controlling machines through intranet or internet. It allows users to monitor devices in real-time from any location. The platform consists of Data Acquisition Modules installed at each site that collect machine data and send it to a central PlantConnect server. The server processes the data and presents customized dashboards and reports to users through a web browser. PlantConnect provides features like visualization of real-time data, alarm management, historical data storage, and integration with other enterprise systems.