Industrial communication gateway is a device used to connect different networks and realize data transmission. It can combine traditional industrial control equipment such as fieldbus and serial interface with modern network technologies such as Ethernet and wireless network, so as to realize the monitoring and management of industrial production process in a larger range.
The industrial communication gateway has the data acquisition capability of PLC, instrumentation, industrial robot, CNC machine tool, sensor and other equipment, and has multiple downlink data acquisition interfaces and multiple uplink network interfaces (optional). As a bridge between production equipment and system platform in data acquisition system, it realizes access data of different protocol specifications and transmits it to system platform through other specifications, such as Modbus to MQTT, Modbus to SL651, etc.
At the same time, the gateway can also receive instructions issued by the upper master station and forward them to the corresponding PLC control unit to realize real-time control or parameter adjustment of remote equipment to prevent various possible emergencies and ensure production safety and personnel safety.
Functional features
1. Data acquisition
Through the adaptation of multiple communication protocols, the gateway can collect data information from various sensors and equipment in real time, providing a reliable basis for data analysis.
2. Data conversion
As a bridge between different networks, the industrial communication gateway can convert the original data into a data packet suitable for the target network transmission under the premise of ensuring data information security.
3. Data processing
In the face of massive data, the industrial communication gateway can not only perform efficient data forwarding, but also realize localized edge computing, effectively saving server pressure and cost.
4. Device management
In addition to data-level support, the industrial communication gateway also has the ability to control the underlying hardware equipment, helping users to easily complete equipment configuration, program upgrades and other tasks.
5. Security protection
In the face of network security threats, the industrial communication gateway provides comprehensive security strategies, such as firewalls and whitelists to ensure that corporate data is always under strict protection.
