Edge computing APE module The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 is a utility-grade application processing engine (APE) module which plugs into most members of the featurerich and cost efficient RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Multi-Service Platform family. Modular and field replaceable, the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 devices offer WAN, serial or Ethernet connectivity options. The APE1808 with the RX1500 provides a secure and future-proof way to deploy Edge computing directly into industrial networks in harsh environments, bringing intelligence and data processing on a decentralized level in real-time – a key requirement for digitalization and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With support for Linux and Windows 10, the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 provides a standardsbased platform to host commercially available software and allows you to also implement your self-developed apps, eliminating the need for an external industrial PC. The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 can seamlessly integrate Siemens or third-party Edge computing applications to address today’s growing challenges. Computation at the edge increases flexibility, helps operators gain valuable insights as it allows for quick response times for faster
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Bringing Edge computing into industrial networks and harsh environments.
With an operating temperature range from –40° C to +75° C, the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 provides a reliable platform for networks in electric power, transportation, oil & gas, and other industries that experience harsh environments.
decision making, maximizes operational efficiency, and reduces risks/costs in industrial IoT applications. Processing data locally ensures that only relevant data is sent to IT/cloud systems and increases network performance by reducing latency. The APE1808 is also an excellent platform to deploy
partner solutions for anomaly-based intrusion detection system and deep packet inspection to further increase network security. Siemens Visit Website
IIoT gateway adds PROFIBUS DP The new smartLink HW-DP from Softing Industrial Automation provides controllerindependent access to PROFIBUS DP networks. In addition to HART IP and FDT, data for optimizing processes can now also be made available via an OPC UA interface. In addition, the new smartLink DTM enables FDT/DTM parameter setting for HART devices. The smartLink HW-DP allows access to process data from PROFIBUS devices and HART devices connected to PROFIBUS remote I/Os, as well as secure export to any system inside or outside its own network. Users in the process industry who want to adapt their communication architecture to modern IIoT use cases can integrate smartLink into existing plants in a simple and cost-effective manner. Until now, access to data relevant for optimization processes was possible via HART IP for HART devices and FDT for PROFIBUS DP. The new version V 1.10 additionally provides an OPC UA interface. This means that any HART IP and OPC UA clients, such as Emerson's AMS Device Manager or the Android app DevComDroid, can now be used to configure, monitor, and evaluate
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Softing expands IIoT gateway products for Industry 4.0 integration in process plants.
smartLink enables easy integration of Industry 4.0 applications into PROFIBUS & HART systems.
field devices via these open communication standards. With the new smartLink DTM, FDT/ DTM parameters can now also be set for HART devices. SmartLink is straightforward to implement and independent of the automation components in place. All the data are provided
using open, standardized interfaces including HART IP, OPC UA and FDT to simplify system integration and management. Softing Visit Website
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