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EZRack As An Edge Gateway to Industry 4.0

EZRack As An Edge Gateway to Industry 4.0

EZRack As An Edge Gateway to Industry 4.0

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Introduction to EZRack: The EZRack is designed as an edge gateway for Industry 4.0 applications, enabling quick and easy implementation of condition-based maintenance concepts. It combines the functionalities of a modular PLC system with features typically found in premium-class controllers, all at a competitive price.
Key Features: The EZRack includes a CPU with built-in MQTT protocol, wireless monitoring capabilities, and support for several digital and analog I/O modules. It offers programming in simple ladder logic, advanced function blocks, and an offline program simulator. The system is available in versions with 3, 5, or 7 slots and includes a power supply module.
Industry 4.0 and IIoT Integration: The EZRack acts as an edge gateway, providing immediate access to the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It supports condition-based maintenance by transferring decisive production data to relevant target groups, such as customers or service employees, using a publisher-subscriber model with MQTT protocol.
Programming and Simulation: The EZRack offers a comprehensive instruction set, including Boolean logic, advanced mathematical instructions, and complex algorithms. It features an integrated simulator for virtual PLC testing and powerful debugging tools to troubleshoot programs effectively.
Data Logging and Security: The system supports data logging via USB and maintains secure data transfer through encryption and SSL certificates. Adjustable service levels (QoS) allow precise message delivery to individual subscribers.
Target Audience: The EZRack is ideal for companies looking to enhance their automation environment with Industry 4.0 capabilities, particularly in condition-based maintenance. It is suitable for applications ranging from 50 to 2048 I/Os and offers a cost-effective solution without high licensing fees.
Conclusion: The EZRack provides a robust, versatile, and affordable solution for companies seeking to integrate Industry 4.0 technologies into their operations, offering a 4-year warranty and free programming software.
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More Than A PLC! | EZRack As An Edge Gateway to Industry 4.0 Customized Automation Features • IIoT/I4.0 Ready CPU With Built-in MQTT Protocol • Wireless Monitoring Via Smartphone Or Tablet PC • Several Digital And Analog I/O Modules Plus Various Special Modules • Programming In Simple Ladder Logic • Advanced Function Blocks • Offline Programme Simula- Warm Farewell To PLCs. Fig.: EZRack—Your Gateway To IIoT-Applications With Premium-Class PLC Included Once Upon A Time… There was a time when PLC systems were solely used for classic control tasks. However, the demands on the functionality of control components in production companies have become more diverse. The EZRack (iːzɪ ræk) was developed for all those companies who want to keep pace with this development. Fig.: Wifi Access Via WLAN Why Is Industry 4.0 On Everyone‘s Mind? The aim of this „Fourth Industrial Revolution“ is to provide, analyze and use relevant data from a wide range of internal and external sources to optimize one‘s own production. A broad, permanently updated database ensures that further production processes can be carried out even better and with a higher degree of automation. But not only that, because in a next step, the focus is not just about the so-called "shop floor", but the optimization of all processes in the entire value chain. Best Of Both Worlds As an edge gateway, EZRack provides immediate access to the industrial Internet of Fig.: Status Information & Program Changes Via WiFi Things (IIoT) / Industry 4.0 in proven industrial quality. In addition, it can also take on classic control tasks - at an unbeatable price! Online Access On Site Thanks to the suitable EZWifi module, you can not only monitor the EZRack via smartphone or tablet PC, but also carry out program changes. And this works even without additional, own WLAN infrastructure, secured via WP

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Customized Automation More Than A PLC! | EZRack As An Edge Gateway To Industry 4.0 Application; Predictive Maintenance With EZRack, we have developed a system that allows you to enter quickly and reliably into condition-based maintenance. This means you can now, for example, issue status messages of your system and use them wherever this information is needed. then stored at an MQTT broker, which is subsequently taken from previously registered subscribers. All this happens encrypted and, if desired, also via corresponding SSL certificates, which identify the individual subscribers. To do this,...

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More Than A PLC! | EZRack As An Edge Gateway To Industry 4.0 Customized Automation Programming Today Is That EZ (ˈiːzɪ)! Comprehensive Instruction Set We have supplemented the programming in Ladder Diagram with such useful things as Boolean logic, advanced mathematical instructions, and complex algorithms, so that you can realize even demanding projects easily and clearly. In addition, you always have all the essential information about the PLC status, function blocks, data connections, debugging mode etc. in view. Advanced Function Blocks This is something you'd usually expect from premium-class...

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Customized Automation More Than A PLC! | EZRack As An Edge Gateway To Industry 4.0 System Overview What Is EZRack? The EZRack was primarily designed as an edge gateway for entry into Industry 4.0 applications. Hence, this system enables you to implement e.g. condition-based maintenance concepts quickly and easily. At the same time, the EZRack is a fully modular PLC system for industrial use with features that are otherwise only found in premium-class controllers. In contrast, the price is at the level of compact controllers. What Are The Features? EZRack is available in versions with 3, 5 or...

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