概述
Industrial EdgeExpands the industrial automation technology with openness andflexibility for simple and intuitive processing, analysis andsaving of production data.
Provides an integrated and secure runtime environment for runninghigh-level programming language-based Edge applications (on thebasis of the Docker IT standard) for local and powerful dataprocessing and analysis at the automation level.
As compared to conventional PC-based systems, Industrial Edgeenables an integrated connection to automation and cloud systemswithout additional programming workload and offers the option tomanage Edge devices and software worldwide with one centralmanagement system. This makes data processing solutionsfuture-proof to the maximum possible extent and enables newpossible applications such as centralized software administrationand versioning, for example for global recipe management.
Industrial Edge comprisesthe following products:
Industrial Edge devices with Industrial Edge Runtime for runningEdge applications at the automation level
Industrial Edge applications
Industrial Edge Management for central management of Edgedevices and applications
Industrial Edge Hub as central entry point for Edge-relatedsoftware downloads and additional information, such as userdocumentation.
优势
Increase in flexibility and openness of existing and newautomation systems allows innovative data processing concepts
Long-term security and scalability of innovative data processingsoftware solutions across hundreds of devices based on openapplication standards such as Docker
Time savings during development of high-level programminglanguage-based software solutions in industrial environments thanksto:
Security by default – Manual security hardening of open PCsystems is no longer necessary
Integrated connectivity to field or cloud – Manual programmingand implementation of connectivity, such as OPC UA or SIMATIC S7,is no longer necessary
Time savings and reduced workload thanks to convenient centraladministration and diagnostics of Edge devices and Edgeapplications
Reduction of on-site service costs due to the central remoteupdatability of software on Edge devices
Time savings and reduced workload for software updates with1-click bulk app downloads
Reduction of error sources through the standardization ofsoftware (apps) using integrated version management
Decreased dependency of cloud systems and enhanced dataprocessing intelligence in the field through native integration ofEdge applications in automation systems
Realization of soft real time and latency-critical applicationsfor data processing through integration of Edge Runtime inautomation systems
Reduction of additional hardware usage through nativeintegration in control and visualization systems (SIMATIC) andnetwork components (SCALANCE)
Ready-made Edge applications make for a simple start inintelligent data processing and usage
应用
Proprietary Edge applications or those developed by Siemens orthird parties allow a wide variety of uses:
Local production data processing and analysis based onhigh-level programming languages and artificial intelligence – canbe used directly on the process without repercussions
Local data collection, logging and archiving usingobject-oriented and relational databases for error localizationwith hitlists, directly at the process
Production data harmonization and conversion of legacy protocolssuch as Modbus TCP to Industry 4.0 protocols such as OPC UA fordata exchange with MES/IT systems
IoT Gateway applications: Data transfer from automation systemsto corporate IT/cloud infrastructure with local intelligence fordata selection and processing
Local production data visualization using web server, e.g. basedon HTML5
Coordinated intervention in automation systems (closed-loop)based on local, calculated analysis results, e.g. a 2D behaviorsimulation of machine components.
In principle, Industrial Edge is useful wherever multiple PCsystems, preferably widely distributed, are used which todayrequire more or less time-consuming manual maintenance andupdating.
Production and process automation
Building automation
Power engineering and distribution