edgeConnector FANUC CNC

Software module to connect FANUC CNC controllers to Industrial IoT applications

Container technology with access to FANUC CNC data via OPC UA and MQTT with flexible deployment options for higher-level applications

edgeConnector FANUC CNC connects to the FANUC CNC controllers without any intervention in the machine configuration and provides the data as an OPC UA server. In addition, the data can also be transmitted to MQTT brokers using MQTT. Diverse process parameters from the NC part, as well as the PLC part (PMC) can be read out. As a Docker container, the product offers flexible deployment options, e.g., on standard IPCs or devices running Azure IoT Edge or AWS IoT Greengrass.

The application can be easily configured locally via an integrated web interface. It can also be managed remotely using the REST API. The configuration is flexible and includes precisely coordinated security settings (e.g., role-based access rights for OPC UA client applications).

The new product, which is also based on virtualization and container technology, benefits from Softing’s deep experience with brownfield connectivity through MQTT and OPC UA technology and provides the data for new and highly efficient IoT solution architectures.

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