EdgeSync 360/ EdgeLink - Solutions

OVERVIEW

Effortlessly Create the Connectivity

EdgeSync 360/ EdgeLink is an IoT gateway software designed to connect 200+ edge devices and different platforms. EdgeLink supports multiple protocols for unifying data sources, enhances data processing, and publishes data to mainstream platforms or other automation systems using cellular, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi networks, and VPN connections.

EdgeLink IoT Gateway Software Supports

200+ OT drivers
Multiple connections
Edge computing

Connect to Field Devices

EdgeLink can connect to over 200 devices such as remote I/O, sensors, power meters, and PLC for data acquisition.
Connect to Machines

EdgeLink supports proprietary protocols for acquiring data from HVAC, CNC machines, and OPC UA servers.
Connect to Cloud

EdgeLink unifies distributed data and publish to mainstream platforms such as Ignition, Microsoft Azure, AWS and Cumulocity.
Connect to SCADA/MES

EdgeLink transmits data to legacy automation systems including SCADA and MES using OPC UA, DNP3 and IEC-60870-5-104.

Key Functions

EdgeLink enhances data processing, offers advanced networking capabilities, and reinforces data security.

Connectivity

EdgeLink is able to automate data transmission and establish communication between devices.
Protocol Conversion

EdgeLink is able to convert protocols between devices to establish communication and compatibility.
Data Logger

EdgeLink is able to convert protocols between devices to establish communication and compatibility.
Alarms

EdgeLink serves as an event hub, monitoring devices in the IoT system and notifying concerned parties of detected abnormalities via email or SMS.
Open Development Kit

EdgeLink supports Open Development Kit that provides users a programmatic access to software applications.
Security

EdgeLink secures data conversion by supporting the functions of whitelisting, SSL encryption, data authority management and open VPN.

Feature Highlights

Container-based Software Version

Applications running in container-based EdgeLink can be deployed easily to different operation systems and hardware platforms.
MQTT Topic and Payload Design

Customize topics and payload of MQTT for cloud data transfer and messaging.
Remote Operation & Maintenance with Azure

Remotely access gateways and download projects via Azure connection for further configuration.

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APPLICATIONS

IoT Gateways with EdgeLink for Industrial Applications

Building an IoT-ready Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with Advantech’s Edge-to-Cloud Solution

Installed with protocol conversion software, EdgeLink, Advantech ECU-1252 IoT gateway becomes a versatile solution for powerful data processing and uploading in IoT applications. The ECU-1252 is a suitable choice for smaller energy storage systems below 2MW with I/O requirements under 2,000 points. Equipped with rich communication I/O (2 CANbus + 2 COM + 2 Ethernet) and a Cortex A9 processor, it serves as a robust IoT gateway.

IoT Gateways with EdgeLink for Industrial Applications

SOLUTION

EdgeLink

EdgeLink is a software applied to Advantech gateways. EdgeLink is designed to connect to 200+ edge devices for data acquisition with zero coding. It also supports multiple protocols for unifying data sources, enhances data processing, and publishes data to cloud or other automation systems.

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