echocollect is an industrial multi-protocol gateway providing connectivity for over 50 PLC types to SQL databases, enterprise systems such as SCADA and MES, and clouds such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and IBM Bluemix.
echocollect offers bidirectional real-time connectivity integrating PLCs with SQL databases, direct OPC UA connectivity, and direct cloud connectivity using MQTT.
echocollect r/m connects to both Ethernet and Serial PLCs
Integration of Existing Systems in New Quality Assurance Systems
- Independent real-time collection of manufacturing, process or quality data directly from programmable logic controllers (PLC) and delivery to higher-level management systems, such as ERP or MES system
- Recipe manager functionality for writing data blocks to PLCs
- Direct connectivity via SQL database protocols, platform independent OPC UA technology or MQTT Publisher functionality
- Support of more than 50 PLC types addressable via Ethernet
Excellent Data and Network Security
- Buffering of arriving data and addition of time stamps in case of broken connections, automatic forwarding once connection has been reestablished
- Option for parallel data logging on SD card for traceability reasons
- Physical network separation between production systems and commercial IT networks
- State-of-the-art OPC UA security: Optional encryption of transmitted data and authentication via certificates
Lowered IT Maintenance Costs and Investment Protection
- echocollect as standard component, addition of extra functionality without modifying existing systems
- No need for additional PC requiring software updates and administration
- Working for years once configured – untouched, without updates and with zero maintenance costs
- Plug-and-go replacement, if necessary, using configuration stored on SD card
- Very easy configuration by straightforward project import without requiring PLC modifications and programming skills
Easy Live Data Visualization
- Native web technology for easy and cost-efficient visualization of process, manufacturing and quality data using standard web browser without any plug-ins
- No need for OPC Server or complex SCADA system
- Scalable, resolution-independent vector graphics for consistent display of data on wide variety of network enabled devices like desktop PCs, laptops, smart phones, tablet PCs or industrial control panels