PLC CONNECTIVITY for Secure and Reliable Data Integration and Industrial IoT

OPC UA and MQTT Enabling Interoperable and Efficient Industrial Data Exchange OPC is the world’s leading interoperability standard for secure and reliable data exchange in industrial automation and other applications. It ensures seamless information exchange between devices and software applications from different manufacturers. The current OPC UA (Unified Architecture) standard is platform-independent and leverages advanced security and data-modeling technologies to deliver future-proof, scalable, and extensible solutions. Companion Specifications further simplify the use of OPC UA for end users....

DATA INTEGRATION SOFTWARE Secure and Reliable All-in-One Solution for OPC Communication and IoT Cloud Connectivity dataFEED OPC Suite Extended is a software solution for OPC UA and OPC Classic communication and for cloud connectivity in a single product. Via the integrated OPC UA Server including Store-and-Forward, it provides secure and reliable access to PLCs of all leading manufacturers such as Siemens SIMATIC S7, FANUC CNC, Rockwell ControlLogix, B&R, Mitsubishi, and Modbus controllers (e.g. from WAGO). As a gateway between the two OPC standards, dataFEED OPC Suite also enables the integration...

SDEX Suite (Shopfloor Data Exchange Suite) is an industrial OPC UA and MQTT data aggregation platform that securely aggregates and distributes PLC and CNC data to IT systems. This OT/IT data aggregation middleware enables scalable industrial data connectivity across Windows, Docker, and gateway deployments. Cloud-based Applications MQTT Broker Integration and Deployment ■ Plug-and-play connectivity to leading PLCs and CNCs ■ Preconfigured OPC UA and MQTT communication paths ■ Minimal engineering effort - no PLC program changes ■ Shorter time-to-market for IIoT and analytics projects ■ Secure...

OPC UA & MQTT AGGREGATION PLATFORM PLC with OPC UA Server Siemens SIMATIC controllers Data aggregation and interface abstraction Access to Siemens SIMATIC PLC data Allen-Bradley controllers Access to Allen-Bradley controller’s data Access to data in Modbus TCP controllers Accessing tooling machine data Accessing tooling machine data

OPC UA & MQTT INTERFACE TO ENABLE INDUSTRY 4.0 APPLICATIONS Easy Connectivity of PLC and Controller Data into Local Applications and the Cloud Softing's gateway product family: uaGates offers everything needed to make existing and new systems ready for "Industry 4.0". The integrated OPC UA server and MQTT publisher enable easy and secure data connections to higher-level management systems, such as ERP, MES or SCADA systems. Security Features Proven in Industrial Applications ■ Physically distinct interfaces and separate configuration rights for OT and IT networks to prevent intrusions ■ Support...

INDUSTRIAL-GRADE EDGE DEVICE WITH PORTAINER Flexible Industrial Edge Device with Docker Apps Support through Portainer edgeNode Portainer is an industrial-grade edge device that cuts maintenance costs and boosts cybersecurity. With Portainer control, it enables fast updates, simple version management, and secure PLC/CNC connectivity through Softing's edgeConnector for seamless OT/IT integration. edgeNode Portainer Centralized Application Management ■ Control all devices from a centralized Portainer Server instance ■ Deploy, update, and roll back applications with ease ■ Ensure consistent versions...

FAST DEVELOPMENT OF OPC UA APPLICATIONS Smart and easy Integration of Client/Server and Publisher/Subscriber communication Softing's OPC UA SDKs enable the fast integration of OPC UA connectivity capabilities in automation applications. The SDKs consist of a comprehensive set of libraries featuring a simple and well-documented programming interface, relevant example applications, along with test and simulation tools, enabling a short time-to-market for OPC UA-enabled programs. Target Operating Systems & Microsoft* Target Devices Complete Solution Addressing all Customer Requirements ■ Comprehensive...

Free Software for Integrating OPC UA Communication in Customer Applications with the Help of SDKs The OPC UA Demo Client provides an easy way to access OPC UA data in development or manufacturing environments. The OPC UA client created with the help of the .NET Standard SDK shows the possibilities that exist for using an SDK. End users can take their first steps with OPC UA communication with the free OPC UA client. The OPC UA client provides support in commissioning OPC UA products, such as the dataFEED OPC Suite or the edgeConnectors. Secure Communication ■ Use of the latest security interfaces...

FAST AND EASY PLC DATA READING AND LOGGING Reliable Industrial PLC Data Acquisition and Storage Solution ACCON-EasyLog is a fast, modular data logger that reads and saves PLC process data. It supports Siemens S7 and LOGO! controllers and logs data on a time- or event-driven basis. Simple Data Acquisition ■ Easy-to-use software for quick reading and saving of PLC process ■ Logging can be time-controlled, event-controlled or triggered by limit values ■ Graphical representation of current and historical values helps detect deviations and trends ■ Direct import of TIA Portal symbols (versions 18-20)...

IIoT GATEWAY FOR CONNECTING TO LEGACY NETWORKS Secure Integration of Industry 4.0 Applications into PROFINET, PROFIBUS and HART Networks The smartLink product family offers Industry 4.0 connectivity for new and existing networks. The integrated OPC UA server and MQTT publisher enable easy and secure data connections to higher-level applications. smartLinks are compact, future-proof and support PROFINET, PROFIBUS and HART. smartLink HW-DP - IIoT Gateway for Connecting to Legacy PROFIBUS Networks ■ Enables integration of Industry 4.0 applications into PROFIBUS & HART systems ■ Device configuration,...

SMART INTERFACE TO ENABLE INDUSTRY 4.0 APPLICATIONS Connecting ControlLogix PLCs to the Favorite Analytics, Dashboard or Cloud Application eATM tManager ControlLogix enables direct bi-directional data exchange between enterprise systems like Microsoft SQL databases and ControlLogix PLCs. tManager is a ControlLogix module inserted directly into the PLC chassis. tManager eliminates a PC server, software application, or scripting sometimes used to orchestrate transactions between the PLC and SQL database. Using tManager to handle transactions instead of VB scripting or FactoryTalk Transaction Manager...