ACCELERATING U.S. MANUFACTURING

IntegrateLive! Episode 10 was special. We featured the largest MQTT Sparkplug build out ever done, in real time on a live webinar! Hardware from Opto 22, SignalFire, and Phoenix Contact, and software from Software Toolbox's DataHub incorporated both legacy/brownfield PLC data (Siemens and Rockwell) and new/greenfield data into secure MQTT Sparkplug publishing sessions through a Cirrus Link Chariot broker with outbound only communication to an enterprise data center. Thanks to Ignition SCADA we replicated all traffic to an Azure cluster of HiveMQ MQTT brokers and published all data to the cloud. Canary data historian and Flow data analytics rounded out the enterprise solution, providing data history and real time analytics that got published both up to cloud and back down to site. Opto 22 ran Ignition Edge on it's groov EPIC controller and incorporated both control and enterprise data feeds from Flow Software at the edge. Like this content? Subscribe to this channel, then join the IntegrateLive! Community at www.integratelive.com #digitaltransformation #integratelive #dataanalytics #industry40 #mqtt #sparkplug #pubsub

In Virtual Workshop Episode 11 we introduce the concept of the Unified Analytics Framework, or UAF. This extension of the Unified Namespace (UNS) built to provide a central information hub/gateway for historic data, will use OPC Router, a certified SAP connector from Software Toolbox, Inc., to expose SAP data to Phoenix Contact's PLCnext via OPC UA. We will complete the loop by logging production data from the PLCnext to Canary historian, and feeding material usage back to SAP via OPC Router. Without an MES or staging database in place, this process is typically extremely manual. With this simple setup, you can easily create a full data loop.

In this IntegrateLive! Virtual Workshop (episode 12) we dive into the practical applications of 21 CFR guidelines for industries beyond life sciences. Learn how your organization can benefit from embracing these proven regulations to enhance efficiency, reliability, and credibility in your field. During this comprehensive session, our industry experts from Skellig Automation will guide you through: -A thorough understanding of 21 CFR guidelines and their relevance across various industries -The role of 21 CFR in strengthening quality management systems and optimizing business processes -Hands-on demonstrations of configuring Kepware, Canary, Flow Software, and Ignition by Inductive Automation for 21 CFR compliance

Are your ready to unlock a powerful resource that could revolutionize your data gathering? On July 19th, we rolled up our sleeves for another hands-on project. This Virtual Workshop was led by Sarah Sonnier and Jessica Williams from SiteSync, as well as Benson Hougland from Opto 22. The focus, using a groov EPIC by Opto 22 and SiteSync MultiTech gateway to set up a full LoRaWAN® network stack: LoRaWAN Network Server, Join Server and Application Server. The module from SiteSync, which runs on the Opto 22, allows users to interact with all components of the stack. It will walk you through an easy, end-to-end process of scanning QR codes to instantly populate decoded UDTs in an MQTT broker, ready to be integrated into the rest of your IIoT architecture. Discover how advanced devices like the groov Epic can simplify and streamline your LoRaWAN integration process. We're here to equip you with practical strategies, expert guidance, and useful tools for a smooth and effective experience.

On Episode 14 of IntegrateLive! we will architect and build a solution that connects directly to a PLC, in this case Phoenix Contact's PLCnext using Kepware. Kepware IoT Gateway can then push the data in real time to a cloud hosted Influx instance. From Influx we can analyze the data, as well as use Software Toolbox's OPC Router to further aggregate the data before pushing it back down to site via Kepware. This roundtrip of raw data from the PLC and new information back to the PLC is a perfect example of what is possible with open protocols and cooperation between hardware and software vendors.

Join us as we demonstrate how Canary and Flow Software can build models, create calculations, and extract information from devices like next generations PLCs like the Phoenix Contact PLCNext.

Episode 16, featuring Corso Systems and Opto 22. Dive into the recording of our IntegrateLive Virtual Workshop, where we explored the transformative potential of monitoring your power consumption. This session goes beyond the basics of sustainability and ESG data collection, unveiling how understanding your energy usage can revolutionize your operations management and optimization. Discover why tracking power consumption is not merely about being environmentally friendly but a strategic approach to significantly cut down peak and demand electricity charges. Learn how to identify energy use spikes and implement strategies to smooth out consumption, potentially saving a substantial amount on your utility bills. But we didn't stop there. We delved into the often-overlooked metric of power factor, revealing its critical insights into the health and efficiency of your electrical systems. Through monitoring, your maintenance team can preemptively tackle issues, enhancing system reliability, and extending the lifespan of your equipment, thus avoiding costly downtimes and repairs. We introduced the groov RIO EMU from Opto 22 - a revolutionary plug-and-play solution that connects seamlessly to your equipment, offering a ready-to-deploy data model. This product provides comprehensive power data accessible via OPC servers or MQTT brokers, enabling in-depth analysis and informed decision-making. Additionally, we showcased a custom Ignition application developed by Corso Systems, provided at no extra charge. This application not only capitalizes on the strengths of the groov RIO EMU but also offers an expansion path into Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA solution, enhancing your investment and opening new avenues for system integration and automation. Whether your goals are to improve your sustainability profile, reduce operational costs, or empower your maintenance team with actionable insights, this recorded workshop equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to transform your approach to power monitoring. Watch now to unlock the full potential of your energy data and take a significant leap towards operational excellence.

Up Your OPC Game! We explored OPC data management through Kepware Plus and Canary, enabling federated access, seamless data logging, and automatic discovery, all within a secure framework. In this recorded session, we showcased the cutting-edge capabilities of Kepware Plus and Canary in revolutionizing OPC data management and integration. Our session aimed to: 1. Illustrate the use of Kepware Plus to set up an OPC UA Gateway, enabling federated access to an expanded network of Kepware servers, thus broadening your data reach with ease. 2. Demonstrate Canary's innovative data logging capabilities directly from the OPC UA Gateway, highlighting the elimination of the need for individual sessions with each Kepware server, and showcasing the efficiency of path-based data acquisition. 3. Create a seamless process of adding new tags or devices, which instantly became accessible through the Gateway and were stored by Canary, facilitating dynamic system scalability. This event was not just a demonstration but an opportunity to envision the future of your data management strategies, bridging the gap between traditional systems and next-generation automation. Discover how seamless integration, enhanced security, and auto-discovery can transform your operational efficiency and data intelligence.