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Edge Apps - Overview

Below is a comprehensive compilation of applications that can be used to build or enhance your Industrial Edge system. This list includes connectors, tools and analytics apps from the Industrial Edge Marketplace.

Note: Please be aware that the availability of applications is specific to your location (not all apps may be for sale in your country).

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For users in China region please access Industrial Edge Marketplace China for Indudustrial Edge applications available offerings.

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AI Inference Server

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  • Supports most popular AI frameworks compatible with Python
  • Orchestrates and controls AI model execution
  • Allows horizontal scaling of pipeline for optimal performance
  • Simplifies tasks such as input mapping (thanks to the integration with Databus and other Siemens Industrial Edge connectors), data ingestion, pipeline visualization
  • Monitoring, and debugging of AI models using inference statistics, logging and image visualization
  • Import models via UI or receive them remotely

AI Model Manager

Documentation page | Product page on Marketplace

  • Automated deployment from the cloud to the Edge
  • Deployment of trained models to multiple Industrial Edge devices
  • Orchestration of deployed models
  • Tracking of AI Inference Server pipeline status

AI Model Monitor

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  • Edge Infrastructure monitoring to understand resource constraints
  • Inference pipeline monitoring to assure an obstacle free execution
  • AI Model monitoring to validate model performance via custom metrics
  • Data drift detection and input data validation to simplify input validation

Anomaly Detection

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  • Special features and essential highlights of Anomaly Detection for Industrial Edge
  • By using artificial intelligence (AI) and especially machine learning (ML), Anomaly Detection enables pattern recognition in multi-dimensional time series to detect deviations even in a complex structure where linear methods (linear regression) fail
  • The analytics are performed as Edge Computing completely on the Industrial Edge device, which makes it possible to signal in extremely short-term reaction the corresponding deviations

Audio Connector

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  • Connects to / enables data collection from standard USB audio data sources (e.g., microphones, headsets, external soundcards)
  • Handles multiple USB audio input devices simultaneously
  • Enable user feedback & interactions via the IIH Configurator
  • Connect to and stream data from USB audio devices into the Industrial Edge Databus
  • Nominally supports 3 channels of 16bit audio at 48 kHz sampling rate on 227E IED

Asset Gateway

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  • Discover SNMP devices with the Industrial Edge Device as the gatway
  • Manage SNMP devices through the Industral Asset Hub Service

AWS IoT SiteWise Edge by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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  • Collect industrial equipment data from Siemens Industrial Edge Devices and send it to the AWS cloud.
  • Secure your edge-to-cloud data pipeline.

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Common Configurator

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Common Configurator is the user interface for Industrial Information Hub and all Industrial Edge Connectors. It configures all connectors, Industrial Edge Databus, IIH Essentials and IIH Semantics.

Connector for Beckhoff ADS

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  • communicate with Beckhoff machines
  • read out data via Industrial Edge to create data transparency
  • based on this, the data can be used to derive the right measures increasing your productivity and efficiency.

Connector for LoRaWAN

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  • Supports LoRa gateways with UDP Packet Forwarders and devices of Class A, B or C
  • Supported frequency plans include North America (US 915), Europe (EU 868) and Asia (AS 433)
  • Tested performance allows up to:
  • 480 datapoints
  • 20 gateways (simulated)
  • 40 devices (simulated)
  • update cycle 5s

CPU 1517V

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  • App Management over IT/Edge
  • Hardware-independent
  • TIA Portal-compatible
  • Scalable performance

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Drive Connector SINAMICS

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  • Drive Connector SINAMICS provide provides continuously connection between Drives and Edge Databus with below adapters
  • High-Speed-Adapter supports continuous data acquisition up to 8kHz via Technology extension TRCDATA
  • Fingerprint-Adapter generates time defined snapshot of the drive data and supports data acquisition up to 2 kHz
  • Low-Speed-Adapter supports continuous data acquisition up to 10Hz
  • UDP-Adapter supports continuous data acquistion up to 4kHz for G220 with an IIoT Option Module(OM-IIoT)

Drivetrain Analyzer Edge

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  • Integrated Mechanical Anomaly Detector is used to detect anomalies in a mechanical system by analyzing drive data
  • Integrated Energy Efficiency feature is calculating energy consumption including operation costs and CO2 footprint for 2nd generation G type SINAMICS drives
  • CMS Dashboard monitors the vibration data from SIPLUS CMS 1200
  • Customizable AI model enables the user to develop his own AI model and visualize KPIs of his own AI model with basic chart and widget
  • Fingerprint Adapter enables the user to trigger fingerprint traces by the signals published on IE Databus. (e.g. external devices such as PLCs)
  • Fingerprint Adapter enables the user to receive traces that are configured via SINAMICS STARTER or Startdrive by Fingerprint Adapter
  • Basic Anomaly Detection enables the user to visualize basic statistical KPIs such as mean, standard deviation etc. for certain drive parameters for configurable operational states

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Edge Analytics Engine for Industrial Edge

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  • Leverage vibration analysis to detect anomalies and monitor assets
  • Use predictive maintenance to improve asset availability: Reduce downtime by knowing how your asset is performing
  • Easily create common KPIs
  • Intuitively optimize asset performance and health using advanced analytics

Energy Manager

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  • Energy transparency supporting ISO 50001
  • Flexible KPI definition and user specific dashboards providing a holistic view of energy consumption to derive energy efficiency measures
  • Transparency of energy costs and consumption from the machine level to plant level
  • Asset Upgrade ''Energy Manager Asset Upgrade' available

Ethernet IP Connector

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The Ethernet IP Connector is a South bound connector of Industrial Edge that can be used to collect data from PLCs.

  • Cycle rate up to 100ms
  • 16 connections supported at once
  • up to 1000 Tags per second

Executable Digital Twin Authoring & Deployment by Maya Heat Transfer Technologies Ltd

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  • Real-time Digital Twin Execution
  • Flawless Siemens Edge Integration
  • Advanced Analytics & Insights
  • Performance Optimization
  • Early Issue Detection
  • Secure, Real-time Data Sync
  • Continuous Digital-Physical Alignment
  • Predictive Issue Mitigation
  • Automated Reporting
  • Adaptable to Varied Industry Needs
  • Scalable Solutions
  • Enhanced System Reliability

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Industrial Information Hub (IIH)

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Industrial Information Hub Essentials (click here for Documentation Page) is a tool for you to manage data and metadata, from the connector to the cloud. Information is made available via the open, platform independent, and flexibly scalable communication standard OPC UA. Next to the Industrial Inofrmation Hub Essentials, there are also:

Inventory

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  • Scan hardware and software information
  • Provide inventory information to other systems and tools
  • Unlock need-for-action to ensure device availability

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LiveTwin

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  • Use process simulations (digital twin) to implement virtual sensors running close to machines
  • Reuse models built in existing 1D simulation tools as Matlab/Simulink, Amesim and more.
  • Save costs by replacing physical sensors with virtual sensors
  • Easy integration to machine and process automation system (take advantage of the connectivity layer provided by the platform)
  • Embedded Flow Creator functionality allows data pre- and post-processing
  • Implement extended kalman filter virtual sensing solutions

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Machine Insight

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Documentation page | Product page on Marketplace

  • Plug-and-play configurations to onboard a machine to the DDX platform
  • Supports multiple communication protocols to collect data relevant to insurance or financing contracts
  • Easier reporting on machine connectivity status
  • Trusted E2E connection of investments with financial contracts

Machine Monitor

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  • Freely configurable maintenance rules for any machine type, based on machine usage or based on calendar dates
  • Cascaded overview of maintenance status for any Asset structure
  • Trend prediction and due date calculation based on previous machine usage
  • Detailed view of the progress of each maintenance interval
  • Linked instructions and additional documents for a quick reference
  • Tracking of machine service history in the maintenance logbook

Machine Proxy

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  • Machine Proxy converts Simatic S7 PLCs data points (e. g. measured values) into MTP compliant data for POL via OPC UA
  • Plug & Produce for brown field applications: Easily upgrade into MTP standard via Industrial Edge
  • Supports VDI/VDE/NAMUR 2658 Part 1, 3, 4
  • Script engine allows pre-processing of data from different PLCs, before sending them to the POL ( e.g. for engineering units consistency, bit masking, etc)

Modbus TCP Connector

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The Modbus TCP Connector is a South bound connector of Industrial Edge that can be used to collect data from PLCs.

  • Edge Device acts as Modbus TCP Client which requests data from the server e.g. a PLC (max 8 connections)
  • Cycle rate up to 100ms
  • 200 tags / s (Single publish mode)
  • 1000 tags / s (Bulk publish mode)

MySQL Connector by axtesys

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  • Connect your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to an MySQL Database
  • Send data from your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to the database for local processing and analytics
  • Read data from the database to process it on the Siemens Industrial Edge Device
  • Databuffering to prevent data loss in case of a lost connection
  • Easy configuration with the Common Configurator

MSSQL Connector by axtesys

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  • Connect your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to an MSSQL Database
  • Send data from your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to the database for local processing and analytics
  • Read data from the database to process it on the Siemens Industrial Edge Device
  • Databuffering to prevent data loss in case of a lost connection
  • Easy configuration with the Common Configurator

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Notifier

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  • Notifier monitors data and triggers notifications when limits are exceeded
  • Receive notifications on your mobile device (soon available for iOS devices, Android devices and WearOS smartwatches)
  • Clear and easy user interface for a central overview of current and recent notifications
  • Easy setup of notification rules
  • "Accept" notifications to indicate you have taken care of them
  • Notifier Rule Upgrade 15 available

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OPC Router standard edition by inray Industriesoftware GmbH

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Have also a look at OPC Router enterprise edition by inray Industriesoftware GmbH.

  • State-of-the-art middleware with standard interfaces
  • Different connection types via powerful Plug-ins
  • Visualisation of all data transfers

OPC UA Connector

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  • Connection of the Industrial Edge Device with an OPC UA (OPC server)
  • Seamless connectivity with any PLCs that adhere to the OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) standard
  • Establishment communication channel to enable efficient acquisition of tag data

Oracle Connector by axtesys GmbH

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  • Connect your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to an Oracle Database
  • Send data from your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to the database for local processing and analytics
  • Read data from the database to process it on the Siemens Industrial Edge Device
  • Databuffering to prevent data loss in case of a lost connection
  • Easy configuration with the Common Configurator

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Performance Insight

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  • Comprehensive overview of machines, lines and plants including their key performance indicators
  • Easy adaption of the app to all industries with a flexible configuration environment
  • Integrated formula editor to calculate key performance indicators
  • Offering of various visualization objects (value and trend widgets)
  • Automatic visualization of alarms when the limit is exceeded
  • Performance Insight Asset Upgrade available

PostgreSQL Connector by atesys

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  • Connect your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to an PostgreSQL Database
  • Send data from your Siemens Industrial Edge Device to the database for local processing and analytics
  • Read data from the database to process it on the Siemens Industrial Edge Device
  • Databuffering to prevent data loss in case of a lost connection
  • Easy configuration with the Common Configurator

Predictive Service Analyzer - Motor Vibration

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  • Capturing and continuously evaluation of row data from CMS1200
  • Identification of mechanical damages in the drive train, e.g. bearing damage, imbalance, misalignment
  • Visualization of calculated KPI’s

PROCON-WEB ES by Weidmüller GmbH & Co. KG

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Future proof Web HMI, enabling easy & intuitive creation of HMI solutions.

  • High-End UX/UI for your machines & style guides
  • Use of modern web technology and standards like HTML5 & CSS
  • Use-case optimized visualization
  • Predefined and highly customizable control elements
  • Advanced options for data logging & trend visualization
  • Filigree role & rights-based user management
  • The Designer as Engineering tool enables the easy and intuitive creation of HMI solutions
  • The Runtime is performance optimized, allowing maximum scalability from simple machines up to complex multi-client systems for plants

PROFINET IO Connector

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The PROFINET IO Connector is a South bound connector of Industrial Edge that connects to PROFINET IO devices and fetch data. The Connector reads PROFINET IO data and provides them in Data Service for Industrial Edge devices. Access machine data to analyze, monitor and process them with Industrial Edge Applications.

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SIMATIC Automation Tool

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  • Scan a PROFINET/Ethernet network and identify all devices connected to the network
  • Create a table that maps the accessible devices on the network
  • Assign addresses (IP, subnet, gateway)
  • Put a CPU in RUN or STOP mode
  • Ability to load firmware update files on devices
  • Support for CPUs connected through a CM (Communications Module) or CP (Communications Processor)

SIMATIC AX Trace Diagnostics

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  • SIMATIC AX Trace Diagnostics allows the customer to create, run, and publish trace jobs for the S7-1500
  • Create trace jobs using standard tag names and memory addresses - without the need for a TIA Portal project
  • Run trace jobs directly from Industrial Edge, including perpetual jobs for continuous data capture
  • Publish trace data to the Industrial Edge databus, and analyze it with other applications in the IE system
  • Publish data from up to four trace jobs simultaneously - even on different PLCs

SIMATIC S7+ Connector

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  • Up to 20 connections in parallel
  • Up to 100kHz tag changes
  • Up to 50ms to 200ms cycle rate (depending on target device)
  • Subscribe and write back of live data of 1500, 1200 PLCs, PLCSim Adv. and Profinet Interface of the Siemens Software Controller
  • All datatypes including arrays (as single tags) and structures (as single tags)
  • Direct TIA Portal import, when the SIMATIC S7+ Import Converter is installed
  • On request: scripting tool for mass data import
  • On request: migration script from SIMATIC S7 Connector
  • SIMATIC S7+ Import Converter available

SIMATIC WinCC Unified Online Engineering

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  • Entire web based workflow for rapid HMI application design
  • Create native HMI web applications, based on WinCC Unified technology, for the Industrial Edge environment - without Web Application programming expertise
  • Integrated and secure S7 and OPC UA connectivity
  • HMI Functionality like SVG graphics,dynamisations, comprehensive set of controls, java script and pre-defined styles
  • Configurable alarms including alarm parameters

SIMATIC WinCC Unified Runtime

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  • Integrated and secure S7 and OPC UA connectivity
  • Logging of data and alarms as base for direct analysis
  • Instant alarming including detailled information
  • Comfortable user interface for monitoring and operation
  • Comprehensive set of controls
  • Publish and subscribe tags on the Databus
  • Publish Alarms on the Databus

SINEC Traffic Analyzer

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Have also a look at SINEC Traffic Analyzer arm 64

  • Monitoring of the PROFINET communication
  • Jitter monitoring & jitter analysis
  • Flexible configuration of warning and alarm limits
  • Long-term monitoring of jitter and communication problems
  • Automatic creation of capture files
  • Download captured files for further analysis

SITOP Manager

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  • Devices and apps are shut down reliably in case of power failures at the primary side by SITOP Manager together with SITOP DC UPS solution or with SITOP PSU8600 power supply system
  • Controlled shutdown prevents damage to the operating system of the device and installed apps
  • Controlled shutdown prevents data loss or damage, e.g. Industrial Edge App data itself or its data bases
  • Enables graceful start-up of devices and apps when the input voltage is available and the readiness for buffering have been restored

SLMP Connector

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The SLMP Connector is a South bound connector of Industrial Edge that can be used to collect data from PLCs. The Connector supports connections to devices with SLMP (Seamless Message Protocol) interface and Industrial Edge devices. Access machine data to analyze, monitor and process them with Industrial Edge Applications

Softing edgePlug FANUC CNC by Softing Industrial

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Softing edgePlug FANUC CNC connects to FANUC CNCs without any intervention in the machine configuration. CNC controller data from the NC and PLC part is provided to the Siemens Industrial Edge applications. The edgePlug is tightly integrated into the Siemens Industrial Edge environment.

Softing edgePlug Importer by Softing Industrial

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Extension app that allows importing of variables from existing AWL and SDFI files into edgePlug Sinumerik. EdgePlug Importer is an extension app that allows for the importing of variables from existing AWL and SDFI files, allowing for easy tag configuration.

Softing edgePlug SINUMERIK CNC by Softing Industrial

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edgePlug SINUMERIK CNC connects to SINUMERIK 840D CNCs without any intervention in the machine configuration. CNC controller data from the NC and PLC part is provided to the Siemens Industrial Edge applications. The edgePlug is tightly integrated into the Siemens Industrial Edge environment.

  • Access to SINUMERIK CNC machine tool data for the Siemens Industrial Edge
  • No change of CNC program needed
  • Tight integration into Siemens Industrial Edge
  • Scalable license model to fit your needs

Speech Assistant for Machines

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  • SAM has the complete engineering environment accessible via web interface.
  • The knowledge of the SAM can be imported from the design data (CAD, Automation program etc.)
  • tables and spreadsheets can be imported via a flexible csv importer
  • Out of the box dialogs for many user questions
  • Simple configuration of new questions within the UI of the SAM
  • The natural language understanding of SAM is powered by an AI based chatbot
  • The connectivity from the edge platform is used by SAM to connect to any automation hardware
  • SAM supports multiple languages with more to follow. Now the following languages are supported: (EN/DE/ES)
  • All functionality is available offline without internet connection
  • Hands free control of machines
  • SAM has a wake up work: By saying "Hello SAM" the chatbot wakes up

Spindle Anomaly Detector

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The Spindle Anomaly Detector App analyzes speed and current of your connected milling spindles and notifies you on detected anomalies.

  • Dashboard provides a detailed overview over connected PCB milling spindles, process variables and anomaly scores
  • Local Data Storage
  • Scalable predictive service App for all types of PCB milling spindles

Spindle Dynamics Database

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The Spindle Dynamics Database App complements the Spindle Anomaly Detector App by collecting, storing and managing the generated data by the milling spindles.

  • Storage of spindels’ process raw data
  • Storage and Management Anomaly Scores
  • No additional costs

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Tosibox® Lock for Container by Tosibox

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With TOSIBOX® Lock for Container, services running on the connected device can be securely accessed over the Internet and most LAN and WAN networks through highly encrypted VPN connection.

  • Manage any service, access any device
  • Simple installation and fast activation
  • No need for supervision, runs silently in the background
  • Can run behind NAT and in firewalled networks
  • VPN throughput limited only by network connection
  • End-to-end encryption between TOSIBOX® devices
  • Audited and patented security

TIA Portal Cloud Connector

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  • Communication across network boundaries
  • Access to all online functionalities of the PROFINET devices
  • High performant download to the devices
  • Integrated access management
  • Secure connection via HTTPS

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UaGDS – OPC UA Global Discovery and Security by Unified Automation GmbH

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  • Central OPC UA application registration and discovery
  • Provides Certificate Authority (CA) for certificate signing
  • Central trust and revocation management for UA clients (Pull) and UA servers (Push/Pull)
  • Automated renewal of signed certificates and revocation lists before expiry
  • Automated deployment of updated certificates, trust lists and revocation lists
  • Simplified and/or automated application provisioning
  • Monitoring, management and administration via OPC UA interfaces
  • OPC UA standard compliant

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Vision Connector by Basler AG

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Also have a look at Vision Connector arm64 by Basler AG

  • Plug and play configuration of Basler GigE cameras and other hardware components in the Siemens environment
  • Further configuration of your camera can be added with the pylon Viewer
  • Image acquisition can be triggered by hardware or software
  • Leverage the Basler Vision Connector as a foundational element for seamlessly integrating your own custom image processing, such as machine learning, into your system
  • Feel free to utilize our Basler Vision Guidance Tools for precise hardware selection for your system, or alternatively, get in touch with us directly

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