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Solutions that support optimized data collection, communication, visualization, and security.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is about visualizing and collecting data from edge devices and subsystems, and making it available on the cloud in order to enable system analytics and autonomous control directly from the cloud. Suitable network infrastructure is required to connect these many assets, and robust security is paramount.

Articles

Save Time & Money with Industrial WiFi
Navigating Industrial Visualization

Visualization devices are a user's main way of interacting with industrial automation systems, so choosing the best types is a high priority.

Save Time & Money with Industrial WiFi
Architecting a Rock-Solid Industrial Backbone Network

While Ethernet is the ascendant networking infrastructure of choice for personal, business, and industrial needs, industrial Ethernet networking demands specialized features.

Save Time & Money with Industrial WiFi
Industrial Networks Demand Industrial-Grade Security

Hackers attacking vehicles, industrial automation, and utilities can lead to lost productivity, damaged equipment, or serious incidents, such as chemical spills and explosions.

How Industrial Controllers Support an IIoT Infrastructure
How Industrial Controllers Support an IIoT Infrastructure

Industrial controllers have a long history as workhorses in manufacturing and process automation applications, and have now progressed to securely support IIoT connectivity.

Ethernet Infrastructure Solutions

  • Linux Operating System
  • Supports High-Level Languages
  • PROFINET Support and Connection to PROFICLOUD
  • Supports Many Protocols: http, https, FTP, SNTP, SNMP, SMTP, SQL, MySQL, DCP, etc.
  • 2x Ethernet Interfaces (Integrated Switch)
  • Increased EMI Resistance
  • Extended Temperature Range: -25°C~+60°C
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  • Maximum Security and Performance
  • Central Management Tool
  • Metal Housing with Integrated 4-Port Managed Switch and DMZ Port
  • VPN with Expanded Temperature Range
  • Intelligent Firewall
  • Router with NAT/1:1-NAT
  • Optional CIFS Integrity Monitoring or OPC Inspector
  • Includes Energy-Efficient Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core Processor N3350
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • M.2 Mass Storage
  • Open Mini PLC Slot
  • Optional Wireless Connectivity
  • Wall or DIN Rail Mounting
  • Unmanaged Mode Allows Machine Network Hardening Without Time/Expense of Configuration
  • Flexible Configuration via Smart Modes, Configuration Memory, SNMP or Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • Diagnostic Functions for Fast Localization and Rectification of Network Errors
  • Multicast Filters Protect Machine Network from Unnecessary Data Traffic (IGMP Snooping/Querier)
  • Suitable for PROFINET and EtherNet/IP Networks