IIoT Communication Server:  UA Series


IIoT Cloud Solution - UA Broucher
 

Connect IT with OT, Integrate Cloud and Web APPs 

The IIoT Cloud Solution of ICP DAS provides UA series of IIoT Communication Server to upgrade the front-end devices to the Cloud, connect IT with OT, link Cloud and Web APPs, and integrate the cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT). This solution can improve system performance and enhance the global IIoT competitiveness of the system.

System Architecture

UA: System Architecture

Key features

  • Simultaneous Writing for Remote Database and Local Data Logger
  • Offline Data Recovery Mechanism for Remote Database
  • Enable OPC UA, MQTT, SNMP, and RESTful at the Same Time
  • Information Protection - HTTPS, SNMP v3, Communication Encryption, Dynamic Blocklist, Whitelist
  • IoT Cloud Platform - MS Azure, Amazon Web Services, IBM Bluemix, Alibaba Cloud
  • IFTTT Logic Control Triggers the  APP Notification Function
  • PID Logic Operation Function
          

IT Integration Technology

 
UA : IT Integration Technology
 
     Technology: 
     
• OPC UA:   
The Industrial Communication Standard.
• MQTT
The IoT Active Transmission Technology.
• Data Logger
I/O data save directly to the Local LOG file or Remote Database.
• IFTTT:  
The Cloud Logic Control (IF This Then That).
• Cloud:     
The IIoT Cloud Connection Technology.
     • SNMP Agent:   
Simple Network Management Protocol Real-time monitoring device data
 

OT Integration Technology

 
UA : OT Integration Technology
     Technology:
    
• OPC UA:
The New Industrial Communication Standard.
• MQTT
The IoT Active Transmission Technology.
• Modbus:
A protocol widely used within Industrial Automation Systems.
• EtherNet/IP
Industrial Ethernet protocol, based on TCP/IP protocol and compatible with factory and enterprise networks.

 


 

Features:

  • Built-in OPC UA Server Service     

Compliable with IEC 62541 Standard. Provides functions of Active Transmission, Transmission Security Encryption (SSL/TLS), User Authentication (X.509 Certificates/Account password), Communication Error Detection and Recovery, etc. to connect SCADA or OPC UA Clients. Allowed up to 8000 OPC UA tags and up to 20 sessions for the OPC UA Client connection.
 
UA feature: Built-in OPC UA Server Service   
 
      
  • Built-in MQTT Broker Service     

MQTT Broker (non-SSL & SSL/WebSocket) inside and compliable with MQTT V.3.1.1 protocol. Provides functions of IoT Active M2M Transmission, QoS Quality Service, Retain Mechanism, Identity Verification, Encryption, Last Will, MQTT Client Drivers, etc. The Broker can connect up to 400 MQTT Clients.
  
UA Feature: Built-in MQTT Broker Service
 
  • Provide SNMP Agent function (For UA-2800)     

UA-2841M series products allow IT practitioners to manage various workplaces through ICP DAS NMC-9181 or third-party SNMP software.

  • Provide RESTful API service interface (For UA-2800)     

Provide the device data in JSON format, letting the user access it from the outside through the HTTP protocol. And UA support to execute OPC UA, MQTT and RESTful API communication at the same time.

RESTful API
 
 
  • Support to Enable OPC UA, MQTT, SNMP and RESTful at the Same Time     



 
  • Support device communication protocol: Ethernet and Serial Communication Modules     

 Support Modbus RTU/TCP/ASCII, MQTT, EtherNet/IP, can integrate a variety of communication devices.
  ► Ethernet : UA supports Modbus TCP, MQTT , and ICP DAS EtherNet/IP modules
  ► Serial : UA supports Modbus RTU/ASCII modules (Max. 3 Serial ports)
  ► UA Web UI : users can quickly set up the modules and display the real-time I/O status.
  ► Max. modules supported by each connection:
      
 
UA Feature: Support Ethernet and Serial Communication Modules
  • Sensor Data Upload with Information Security  

In the era of cloud IoT, data transfer between sensors and cloud or graphical control platforms is a prerequisite for the operation of the IoT system, And enabling "sensor data upload" to be protected by security mechanisms is the priority of IoT systems. The HTTPS of the UA series protects web data from leakage while the "MQTT with SSL/TLS" and OPC UA Server features that the sensor's real-time data upload is transmitted through encryption to prevent theft and use by anyone. In addition, the UA-2841M supports SNMP (V3) agent (Enhanced security for SNMP protocol) information security protocol. Through the Firewall protection and Protocol data encryption mechanism provided by UA, it can meet the user's needs when building the IoT system.  
 

 
  • Save I/O Data Directly into Remote Database & Local Side  

UA series can collect devices I/O status and then directly save into remote side SQL Database. UA series can also save I/O data into a CSV log file on the local side. Furthermore, users can set the time interval of which CSV file to generate and divide on the local side.  
 
UA Feature: Save I/O Data Directly into Remote Database & Local Side LOG File 
 
  • Offline Data Recovery Mechanism  

For general data collection, the sensor data will be sent to the control center and imported into the Database at cloud. But when the network experience a disconnection, the data transmitted during the offline period will be lost. UA Series supports the Offline Data Recovery mechanism. When experiences network disconnection, all data will be stored in the SD cards in UA Series. And when the network return to normal status, the data stored in SD card will be re-sent to UA, and imported into Database to ensure the integrity of historical data.
  

 
  • Support IoT Cloud Platforms Connection     

UA can connect to Amazon AWS, IBM Bluemix, Microsoft Azure or other IoT Cloud platforms to send over the I/O data. And support MQTT Client Customized Message Function. The users can customize the MQTT message and the format. And then publish it to the Client that receives the specific format message. This function can support multiple IoT Cloud platforms.
 
UA Feature: Support IoT Cloud Platforms Connection
 
  • Support IFTTT Logic Control & Mobile Notifications (LINE, Twitter... APPs) 

UA can combine the IFTTT cloud platform functions and send messages over 460 Web APPs (such as Line, Twitter, etc.) when the special events occur. The device I/O change can be set to trigger the event of the IFTTT cloud service, and the IFTTT logic control (If This, Then That) will immediately let the pre-set Web Service (Such as LINE) send a message to one user or group to handle the event immediately.
 
UA  Feature: Support Logic Control IFTTT To Send Event Messages To LINE, FB... APPs
  • Provide Function Wizard Web UI for easy step-by-step setup     

The Web UI of UA provides a wizard-like Step Box in the Function Wizard area to guide user step by step to complete the project or function. It provides many items for setting the Communication Conversion, Azure Connecting, Local Data Logger, Remote Database, Function Configuration, PID Operation, Condition Trigger the APP Message Notification (Line, Twitter...) and will be more. It will help users to set projects easily and quickly. (Please refer to UA FAQ => Function Wizard for setting examples) 

Step Box Example of Function Wizard
UA Feature: Provide Function Wizard Web UI for easy step-by-step setup

pic Setp box
 
  • Provide Internal Module that can create virtual variables as an intermediary for reading, writing, or data exchange     

Provides UA server settings for the Internal variables of the Internal virtual module, allowing two OPC UA Clients that cannot directly exchange data to communicate with each other and convert data messages through the Internal variables of the Internal module.
* Create internal variables: 8 Internal virtual modules can be set, each module has 100 Internal internal variables (points).
* Communication protocol conversion: Provides Internal to OPC UA Server communication conversion. 

 

  • OPC UA

1. How to set up an OPC UA surveillance system?
For example, in the TPU plant shown below, the OPC UA-based monitoring and control system utilizes a three-tier architecture consisting of the AVEVA™ Edge Graphic Control System, which supports OPC UA clients, a UA communications server and I/O modules with OPC UA server functionality, as well as I/O modules or sensors that need to be connected to the communications server.

The main purpose of the Control Room SCADA is to provide visual information to plant managers to maintain the normal operation of the plant. Designed and deployed with AVEVA™ Edge, the Control Room SCADA can present real-time information and images of production lines, plant services, IP equipment security topology, and cameras, and display alarm messages when equipment is out of order, allowing managers to quickly troubleshoot abnormalities. In addition, the storage and utilization of real-time information is also an important function of the Control Room SCADA. The source of real-time information in the plant and production of the Control Room SCADA is obtained through the OPC UA protocol of TCP/IP, which is different from the map control architecture that uses Modbus TCP protocol, and the following is a list of the common differences of the protocols.

-       OPC UA has two communication modes, Client/Server and Publish-Subscribe, while Modbus uses a One Question One Answer Client/Server architecture for communication.

-       OPC UA incorporates security features like encryption, authentication, and access control, whereas Modbus does not.

-       Modbus is designed for industrial control systems and is typically used to access data from devices like programmable controllers, drives, and sensors.

-       OPC UA communicates based on the TCP/IP protocol, can be deployed on any hardware and software platform that supports this protocol and can interact with a variety of devices and systems regardless of their manufacturer or location. In comparison, Modbus is designed to work with a limited number of devices and systems that support the Modbus protocol.

The UA-2241M UA communication server, in this case, collects the data of the production line and factory equipment and then converts it to OPC UA protocol before providing it to the Control Room. There are two main benefits of switching to the OPC UA protocol, one is to reduce the number of communication packets, and the other is to ensure the security of data transmission at the TCP layer.

The UA I/O series U-7555M is used for factory lighting control. In addition to the advantages of the OPC UA protocol mentioned above, it also utilizes the logic control within the UA I/O to determine the actual on and off status of the lights, reducing the need to write development logic for the TPD-703. In addition, the scheduling function of the UA I/O can also schedule the factory lights to be turned off, avoiding the situation where the lights are not turned off during off-duty hours.

2. What is an OPC UA Client?

Ans: OPC UA Client is an application program that connects to the OPC UA Server and reads data. OPC UA Client is designed to communicate with a common industrial automation protocol called "OPC UA". The purpose of this protocol is to gain interconnectivity between different systems (e.g. workstations, tools, production machines, etc.) so that they can be exchanged and controlled within the same system. The main function of the OPC UA Client is to read data (e.g. sensor data, production data, etc.) from the OPC UA Server and display it in a readable form on the user interface.

OPC UA Client can fulfill the needs of the following systems, devices, or scenarios:

A. Industrial Automation Systems B. Smart Homes C. Micro Controllers D. IoT Systems E. Monitoring and Control Systems F. Production Automation Systems

Since the OPC UA Client can read and display data from many devices and equipment, it can be used as a cross-platform and cross-device data display application that is compatible with the latest industry standards. Before setting up an OPC UA Client, it is important to ensure that the communication adapter associated with the client is connected to the OPC UA Server to be accessed, which is usually a data network based on a computer networking protocol such as TCP/IP. By configuring the necessary connection parameters (e.g. URL, exchange protocol, etc.), the client can connect to Server.

3. What is an OPC UA Server?

Ans: OPC UA Server is an application program that provides data and information and is the core of OPC UA technology. In OPC UA, it is responsible for managing, collecting, storing, and distributing data. The role of OPC UA Server is similar to that of a hub controller, which can be connected to a variety of different clients to provide data access and exchange.

The main task of the OPC UA Server is to manage the data model, which describes the relationships between the different data items in the system. By integrating data into a unified data model, OPC UA Server can acquire data from a variety of different data sources. For example, an OPC UA Server can take data from PLCs, meters, sensors, and other devices, convert it to a uniform data format, and send it to the client.

In addition, the OPC UA Server is responsible for security and privilege management. It can ensure the security of data in the transmission process through encryption, access control, and authentication mechanisms. In addition, users can assign different privileges to different users through privilege management to protect the security of data.

4. Relationship between OPC Client and OPC Server

Ans: The Client/Server communication model of OPC UA is the traditional communication architecture of OPC. The process starts with the Client sending a connection request to the Server, and then the Server verifies the identity and responds with the connection result. When the Client needs to get data from the Item on the Server side, it can send a request to the Server to subscribe and monitor the Item data, and when there is a change in the data on the Server side, it will actively respond to the Client, and when the Client needs to change the Item data, it needs to actively send a data write request to the Server, and the Server will respond to the right result. The Server will respond with the written result.


 
5. What OPC UA Client needs to be installed on Windows to connect with OPC UA Server?
Ans: The following table shows the common OPC UA Client software on the PC.
Company Client Name Platform License Download link Last version
Unified Automation UA Expert Windows Free http://bit.ly/UaExpert 1.7.0 (2023-07-13)
Prosys OPC UA Browser All (java) Free http://bit.ly/ProsysOpcUaClient 4.4.0 (2022-11-28)
Softing OPC UA Demo-Client Windows Free http://bit.ly/SoftingOpcUa 2.30.0 (2022-01-13)
Free OPC UA OPC UA Client GUI All (Python) Free http://bit.ly/FreeOpcUA 0.8.4 (2022-01-31)
Kepware OPC UA Client Driver Windows Commercial http://bit.ly/KepwareOpcUa  
Node OPC UA OPC UA Commander All (JS) Open-source http://bit.ly/NodeOpcUaClient 0.31.0 (2023-07-20)
 
6. What are the limits (number of connections) of our UA Client/Server?
Ans:
 
  UA I/O Series UA Communication Server
  U-7000 Series UA-2841M UA-5231/UA-2241 Series UA-7231M
OPC UA Server Session 3 50 20 20
OPC UA Client Session 1 unsupported unsupported unsupported
7. What are the differences between UA I/O and UA Server? (Comparison table)?
Ans:
 
  UA I/O Series UA Communication Server
  U-7000 Series UA-2841M UA-5231/UA-2241 Series UA-7231M
OPC UA Server O O O O
OPC UA Client O X X X
MQTT Broker X O O O
MQTT Client O O O O
MQTT JSON O O O O
Modbus RTU Master X O O O
Modbus TCP Master X O O O
EtherNet/IP X O O O
SNMP V3 Agent X O X X
RESTful API O O X X
Remote SQL Data Log X (Note 1) O O O
Local Data Log O O O O
IFTTT X O O O
IoTstar O X X X
Note 1 UA I/O series, can write data to SQL DB via IoT star.
 
8. How to upgrade traditional equipment and systems with PLC + HMI to OPC UA?
Ans: Traditionally, the device information from the field cannot enter the IT network directly, so it is necessary to add PLC+HMI in the middle to send the device information from the field back to the IT network. Now, we can use ICP DAS UA series products to replace PLC+HMI directly.


 This application has been adopted by many petrochemical industries and is working well.

 

9. How can established device information be integrated with IT systems using OPC UA?
Ans: Local IT systems, such as the OSIsoft PI System, are equipped with OPC UA Client connectivity, which allows them to connect directly to OPC UA I/O or OPC UA communication servers.
 
10. How can existing equipment information be written directly into the database?

Ans: Please refer to the following link for the operation of different devices and databases.

https://www.icpdas.com/en/faq/index.php?kind=326#950



 
11. How to integrate with IoTstar Cloud via UA I/O?
Ans: After logging in to the UA I/O webpage, you can connect to IoTstar by following the procedure below



UA-2x00 / UA-5200 / UA-7200 Series (Built-in OPC UA Server and MQTT Broker/Client Service)
More UA hardware and software specifications, you can find on UA Comparison List.
For related products, please refer to: OPC UA I/O Module, MQTT Broker BRK Series.
Model OS CPU SDRAM Flash Non-Volatile Memory microSD Card Ethernet Port RS-232/
RS-485
Port
Expansion
Wireless
UA-2841M
 
Linux
Kernel
5.10.72
ARM Quad-core 
CPU, 1.6 GHz/Core
DDR4
2 GB
8 GB FRAM
64 KB
MRAM
128 KB
4 GB
(Max. 32 GB
microSDHC
or 2 TB microSDXC)
2 1 x RS-232
(console)
1 x RS-232
2 x RS-485
(2500VDC 
Isolated)
1 -
UA-2641M
 
Linux
Kernel
4.1.15
ARM Quad-core 
CPU, 1.0 GHz/Core
DDR3
1 GB
UA-2241M
 
Linux
Kernel
3.2.14
ARM CPU,
1.0 GHz
DDR3
512 MB
512 MB FRAM
64 KB
4 GB
(Max. 32 GB
microSDHC)
1
(*1)
-
UA-2241MX-4GE
 
4G
(*2)
UA-2241MX-4GC
 
UA-5231
 
8 GB 1 1
(*1)
-
UA-5231M
 
UA-5231M-3GWA 3G
UA-5231M-4GE
 
4G
(*2)
UA-5231M-4GC
 
UA-7231M
 
1 PoE 1 x RS-232
(console)
1 x 5-wire
RS-232/485
Isolated)
- -
*1. UA series supports one optional XV-board module for I/O or RS-485 expansion, please refer to the "Supported List" web page.
        Note: -4GE/4GC and -3G model DO NOT support the XV511i model of XV-board series, please do not buy it as an optional board. 
*2. 4G System Note:
       UA-2241MX-4GE: Support 4G LTE (FDD) Communication (Asia Only, Except China)
       UA-2241MX-4GC/UA-5231M-4GC: Support 4G LTE (FDD, TDD) Communication (For China only)

 
 
Type Name Advanced
Communication Server
Standard 
Communication Server
Compact 
Communication Server
Server Series/Name UA-2841M UA-2241 Series UA-5231 Series UA-7231M
 
Security Functions
Firewall Whitelist  List IP addresses and ranges allowed through the firewall to prevent unauthorized access and system attacks (UA-2841M not supported)
Firewall Dynamic Blocklist Set conditions to put abnormal IPs into the dynamic block list
HTTPS Enable https and provide X.509 certificate and key upload for verification use
OPC UA Server Authentication: Username/Password, X.509 Certificate
Security Policy: > Basic128Rsa15 (Sign / Sign & Encrypt)
> Basic256 (Sign / Sign & Encrypt)
> Basic256Sha256 (Sign / Sign & Encrypt)
> Aes128_Sha256_RsaOaep (Sign / Sign & Encrypt)
> Aes256_Sha256_RsaPss (Sign / Sign & Encrypt)
MQTT Broker Provides SSL and TLS encryption and security authentication
Supports TLS 1.3 and below Supports TLS 1.2 and below
MQTT Client Provides SSL and TLS encryption and security authentication
can be checked through Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, etc.
Supports TLS 1.3 and below Supports TLS 1.2 and below
SNMP(V3) Agent TLS authentication -
Hardware Specification
CPU ARM Quad-core, 1.6 GHz/Core 32 bits, 1 GHz
SDRAM DDR4 2 GB DDR3 512 MB
Flash 8 GB 512 MB 8 GB
Ethernet 10/100/1000
Base-TX × 2
10/100/1000
Base-TX × 2
10/100/1000
Base-TX × 1
10/100
Base-TX × 1 PoE
MicroSD Yes (Max. 2TB) Yes (Max. 32GB)
RS-232/RS-485 1 x RS-232 (console)
1 x RS-232
2 x RS-485 (2500 VDC Isolated)
1 x RS-232 (console)
1 x 5-wire RS-232/485
(2500 VDC Isolated)
XV-board Expansion 1 optional XV511i, expands 4 RS-485 ports
or 1 optional XV107/107A/110/111/111A/116/119/303/306/307/310, expands I/Os
-
USB 2 1 -
Wireless Communication - With 4G Models With 4G, 3G Models -
Dimensions (mm) 42 x 164 x 130 35 x 167 x 119 117 x 126 x 58 97 x 114 x 38
Software Specification: Protocol (*1, *2)
OPC UA Server Max. 50 Sessions
Max. 8000 Tags
Max. 20 Sessions
Max. 8000 Tags
MQTT Broker non-SSL & SSL / WebSocket
Max. 2100  Max. 400 
MQTT Client non-SSL & SSL
Max. 500  Max. 200 
Modbus RTU/ASCII
Master
32 * 3 Ports = 96 Devices 32 * 1 Port = 32 Devices
Modbus TCP
Master
Max. 250 Devices Max. 100 Devices
EtherNet/IP Max. 125 Devices Max. 50 Devices
Support ICP DAS EIP-2000 series and Universal Robots products
SNMP v3 Agent Max. 10 Read / 10 Write -
RESTful Max. 20 Read / 1 Write -
Software Specification: Data Storage (*2)
MS SQL / My SQL
Data log
Max. 3 Databases per Time,
Max. 1000 Tags per link
1 Databases per Time,
Max. 1000 Tags
Local Data log Stored in the local MicroSD card or SSD (CSV format) Stored in the local MicroSD card (CSV format)
Software Specification: Function (*2)
Internal Can create virtual variables as an intermediary for reading, writing, or data exchange for OPC UA Client to Client.
PID Combine the remote I/O devices for the PID logic control system.
Software Specification: IoT Cloud Platforms and Function (*2)
MQTT JSON
Function
Microsoft AzureAmazon Web Services, IBM Bluemix
MQTT Custom
Function
ThingSpeak
IFTTT Condition
Trigger Function
IFTTT Logic Trigger APP (Line, Twitter, Gmail ...)
*1: The specifications are the maximum number of connections or usage when using a single Protocol.
*2: When using multiple protocols or functions, the user must adjust the actual usage to control the CPU Usage below 80%. Please refer to the CPU data on the UA web interface.

XV-board Expansion Module Supported List

UA Model Support Insert One XV-board Expansion Module
XV-board Type XV-board Model
UA All Series
(UA-2200 / 5200 / 2800 Series)
 
I/O Expansion XV107, XV107A, XV110,
XV111, XV111A, XV116, XV119, 
XV303, XV306, XV307, XV310
UA-2241M, UA-2841M
UA-5231, UA-5231M
 
RS-485 Expansion XV511i
Refer to XV-board Expansion Module web page.




  • IIoT Communication Server: UA Series Applications

1. Chemical Factory Water Filters Applications
* Reduce the diffi culty of obtaining PLC data and save time for IT system setup
The IT system has to record the fl ow, pressure, and water quality data of the water fi lter. It’s diffi cult to read the contents of the PLC in the fi lter tray. By deploying UA-5231M, the UA-5231M can convert PLC data into OPC UA service, which can reduce the diffi culty of equipment and system integration.
化工廠水過濾系統之應用案例
 
2. Cross-country Server Room Monitoring Applications
This case is a solution for a multinational technology company. There was a computer with an OPC Server in the server room of the Taipei branch. Uses the Modbus protocol to monitor the air conditioner of PLC to the head office in Singapore to use the graphic control system to connect remotely. In the new solution, the Taipei branch's server room was upgraded to use UA-5231 instead of a PC, therefore, gaining many advantages. The owner's graphical control system supports both OPC Classic and OPC UA. Change the graphical communication to OPC UA. It’s an upgraded method with minimal changes.

* Advantages: Replaces computers, uses OPC UA to connect to OPC Classic
The UA-5231 is an embedded IIoT server with the advantages of smaller size, less heat dissipation, and long-term operation than a PC, and provides the latest version of OPC UA Server function of the industrial communication standard protocol OPC. Compared with OPC Classic, OPC UA provides fi rewall-friendly cross-domain communication and SSL/TLS encryption communication capabilities.
 
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3. Farm Automation Solution
The farm automation solution controls the on-site cooling/heating/ventilation environmental equipment, lighting equipment, feeding equipment, and pigpen equipment through UA-5231M and the connected M-7000 modules. The upper controller XP-9000 manages daily feeding and drinking equipment of every pigpen and integrates the data of the water supply, feed volume and diet to the database, and then analyzes the data and adjusts the application to plan the best breeding solution.
Farm-automation-application-en-min
 
4. Factory Automatic Solution
The factory automatic solution uses the UA controller to obtain the information such as the safety status of the production line and the temperature, voltage and current status of the inverter, then transmits them to the SCADA control system for real-time factory management. Besides, the 4G wireless can help to integrate the machine status, temperature, product yield, production parameters, electricity consumption, etc. into the ERP system via the MQTT protocol for managing the production of the global factories.

Application Features:

• Fast Deployment (Small Broker)
• Cloud Communication (Guaranteed Delivery)
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5. Alert Message Notify LINE Group Application
This security application provides active and non-active signal triggers for buildings, factories, etc. Through the IFTTT platform, it can send the message notification to the user-favorited APPs and instantly master the device information.

Application Features:

• DI or Switch Status Change Notification
• Message to Personal/Group of LINE APP
• More APPs: Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Weibo, etc.
UA-line-en-min
 
6. CO2 Concentration Monitoring & Notification Application
This application for indoor air quality management combines with LED displays, fresh air equipment, etc. When the CO2 concentration exceeds the limit, the system will display information on the LED display, force to ventilation, and sends notifications via IFTTT platform to pre-assigned web software, such as Gmail, e-mail, Office 365 Mail, etc.

Application Features:

• Dead Band Boundary Trigger (High: Danger Alert, Low: Safety Notification)
• PC/Mobile Mail Notification (Gmail, e-mail, Office 365 Mail, Dropbox, etc.)
 
 UA-5000-app-6-CO2-en-min
 
7. IIoT Factory Application of MES
The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) communicates the factory equipment via OPC UA Client, and the OPC UA Service of the UA-5200 series can seamlessly integrate the system and equipment. The MES is the main solution for today's factory system, and the UA-5200 series IIoT Communication Server is the best choice for the IIoT factory solution.

Application Features:

• Convenient for System Integration
• Unified Access Interface
UA IIoT Factory Application of MES pic
 
8. Pumping Station IoT Application
This application is mainly about how to manage the pumping device data from stations. UA-5231 series uploads the data of all pumping stations to the control center and manages/configures with the IWS software. In this case, the UA-5231 shortens the configuring and adjusting time. Without the complicated PC configuration, the UA-5231 directly connect the Modbus and OPC UA Server by completing all configuration easily and efficiently on the web.

Application Features:

• Cross Web Domain
• Security
UA Pumping Station IoT Application pic
 
9. Robotic Arm Co-operation Application
This application allows two robotic arms interactive communication and coordinated operation through the MQTT, and do the data analysis and system monitor/control with the database of SQL, Big Data or SCADA through the OPC UA.

Application Features:

• Asynchronous Transmission
• Mobile Monitoring     
UA Robotic Arm Co-operation Application pic
 
 
10. BA Smart Building IoT Application
This IoT application mainly combines the video intercom indoor host HA-401 with the lighting control, air conditioning, security, temperature, humidity, PM2.5, CH4, HCHO, and other harmful substance sensing devices to create a safe and comfortable environment.

If there happens a special situation, UA can quickly trigger the event, send a message to notify the Web APP (ex: LINE, Weibo, Twitter, etc.). The dual UA architecture can reduce the system burden.

Application Features:

• Reduce System Burden
• APP Message Notify
UA BA Smart Building IoT Application pic

Live Demo of UA IIoT Communication Server
  • UA-5231M  +  I/O Modules 

The following provides an opportunity to experience the UA series IIOT communication server online.
 
  http://122.147.212.157/   
  

 Username: root 
Password: root

 
UA Live Demo http://122.147.137.139/
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