In this article, we will explore the platform Siemens Industrial Edge, a powerful computing tool. It is an open and ready-to-use platform, connecting devices and applications, simplifying operational management through an integrated administration infrastructure.

What is Siemens Industrial Edge and why is it so important?

Siemens Industrial Edge is not just a simple computing platform. It represents the gateway to revolutionary operational management, easily connecting and managing distributed perimeter installations worldwide. Its mission? To broaden the horizons of industrial automation technology, offering unmatched flexibility for processing, analyzing, and storing production data.

Industrial Edge is Siemens’ edge computing solution designed for the efficient capture and storage of large volumes of data generated by sensors located on machinery and IoT devices within your factory, in real time.

With Siemens Industrial Edge, you will gain a powerful digitalization tool that allows you instant access to processing and evaluating this data, thus facilitating improvements in your company’s efficiency. This solution offers a wide range of capabilities, including advanced analytics and diagnostics, data visualization via a web server, cloud data transmission, and rapid innovation cycles for agile application development.

Key Benefits of Siemens Industrial Edge

• Unlimited Flexibility: Enables the execution of Edge applications based on high-level programming languages for powerful data processing and analysis at automation level.
• Integrated Connectivity: Compared to conventional PC-based systems, Industrial Edge offers built-in connectivity to automation systems and the cloud without requiring additional workload in programming.
• Centralized Management: The option to manage devices and Edge software worldwide with a centralized administration system simplifies data processing solutions and readies them for the future.

Industrial Edge Platform Components

• Industrial Edge Hub (IEH): A centralized repository of all Siemens perimeter applications and other ecosystem application partners.

• Industrial Edge Management (IEM): A local control plane to manage all devices, applications, and users in a production plant.

• Industrial Edge Runtime on Industrial Devices: A software layer to run applications in containers

Industrial Edge Ecosystem

The Industrial Edge ecosystem is the ideal partner for your deployment, whether you are an industrial equipment manufacturer or a producer. Connect, create, deploy, and scale your industrial use case using the Industrial Edge platform in combination with ecosystem applications, devices, and solutions. Additionally, you have the freedom to develop your own applications and deploy them through Industrial Edge Management.

Industrial Edge Devices

The broad range of Siemens Industrial Edge devices makes it easy to implement edge computing in your production environment. In Omnielectric we offer a wide range from controllers SIMATIC y HMI with integrated edge functionality up to IPC and virtualization systems, our certified devices offer the perfect solution for your needs.

Among the highlighted devices are:

• SIMATIC IPC127E: Compact and maintenance-free, with industry-leading features for flexible implementation in demanding conditions.
• SIMATIC IPC227E: Compact and maintenance-free, offers flexibility and high performance.
• SIMATIC IPC227G: Powerful and compact, designed to deliver exceptional performance in demanding industrial environments.
• SIMATIC IPC427E: Compact and fanless, provides state-of-the-art capabilities for flexible deployment.

 

In Omnielectric, we firmly believe that Siemens Industrial Edge is the key to driving your production. With its advanced technology and focus on efficiency and innovation, we are confident that this platform will revolutionize your industrial operation.

Need advice?

Contact our specialists at sales@omnielectric.es