Have you ever wondered why there are these two different worlds of programming - factory automation PLC and IT, or the field that is in the language bubble of High Level Programming? It is very common to collect data from different sources. They have to be sourced from devices like Siemens, Schneider, Fatek, Modbus RTU, etc. If it is necessary to get data together from so many different devices, complications may arise in data processing and visualization. We can offer you a solution to effortlessly gathering data from various sources with Weintek Gateway device.
Collecting data from different sources creates challenges for IT. They are the ones who can come up with handy tools. It should be emphasized that these tools are used for production planning, development simulations and website development. Of course, let's also remember the needs of factory data analysis and reflection, which are especially necessary for management. Putting it all together raises questions. Why is factory tag information so difficult to obtain? How to do further data processing and visualization? How to simplify it all?
Oh, yes! I can already see that one of you raises your hand and expresses confusion. We would like to point out that the new PLCs of the latest series from Siemens, Schneider and many other manufacturers are with IIoT support. It certainly is. It can even be said that in 2023 we buy a PLC, it is already by default. However, there are many plants where large numbers of older generation PLCs are still in operation. They probably don't support IIoT. Maybe they don't even have an Ethernet connection. Again the question arises. How many such existing Modbus RTUs are there? How many other specific protocol-supported devices are there that require a Python or JavaScript specialist to process their data?
Gateway devices of the Weintek cMT-G series are specially designed for this purpose. They are capable of organizing up to 300 different protocol devices. They can forward the obtained data to MQTT, UPC UA or Modbus TCP/IP. What's more, the G-Series Gateway also supports data archiving, alarm capture and synchronization with SQL. It takes the functionality of a simple Gateway device to a higher level. This is beyond great! One Weintek cMT-G series IIoT Gateway device for all PLCs in your factory!
