The edge computing to cloud computing is a bit 'as an automation platform is distributed to a centralized: the processing of the da...
The edge computing to cloud computing is a bit 'as an automation platform is distributed to a centralized: the processing of the data, in fact, takes place as close as possible to its source.
These two approaches are complementary to each other: it is possible to choose an "edge" approach where the need for a real-time response of the system to the data detected. The information can then be transferred to the cloud (usually in pre-prepared form) for subsequent analysis more comprehensive, and the intersection with other data.
Working to "sideline"
Mitsubishi Electric has developed solutions that support both approaches, with a simple and secure access to a range of different cloud services while, at the same time, facilitates the edge computing. These solutions are built on technologies such as C-Controller, the MES interface and MAPS Scada platform of Mitsubishi Electric.
Providing effective Edge Computing platform, the C-Controller Mitsubishi Electric is a controller from the open platform that can run programs in language C. Its capabilities include the ability to integrate database technologies as e-F @ ctory Alliance partner such Raima, directly into Mitsubishi Electric PAC, improving overall transparency and efficiency of critical manufacturing operations.
Production data from devices such as sensors, drives, PLCs, actuators and robots are filtered and pre-treated inside the C-Controller solutions and MES interface (such as the Application Server in C language or the MES IT module). direct benefits of computing processing power and speed are through local processing and direct making the best-available data for processes that require them.
From the Edge to the cloud
To transfer information seamlessly in various Mitsubishi cloud services provides is support for the most popular cloud services such as SAP Hana, Microsoft Azure and Amazon, but also for special cloud solutions, analytical tools and customized cloud-based applications on dedicated cloud.For example, the MX OPC UA software provides a direct connection between Mitsubishi Electric devices and an existing structure OPC UA. In addition, the IIoT support Mitsubishi Electric provides connectivity to cloud services offered by e-F @ ctory Alliance partner which eWON, Secomea or Iconics. Still, the C-Application Server is able to store information in different types of cloud services and offers features such as analytics and mobile applications. In publications and more process-oriented, Mitsubishi Electric's SCADA platform industries supporting the full complement of Microsoft access technologies, as well as VB-Scripts and structure OPC UA.
