Introduction

IoTstar is a software developed by ICP DAS for WISE/PMC/PMD controllers in a variety of Industrial IoT applications. IoTstar can be installed on a general PC platform and works as a Private IoT Cloud system, or on the VM (Virtual Machine) platform of Microsoft Azure, IBM Bluemix, Google Cloud or Amazon AWS, etc. and works as a Public IoT Cloud system.
Using IoTstar to build the IoT Cloud system, it can provide the following services:
During the IoT Cloud system development, there is no-programming-required, and the system setting can be completed only through the web interface operation. In additon, through the SQL command, IoTstar can be quickly integrated with the Cloud platforms, data analysis tools (Power BI, Google Data Studio or SCADA system etc.) to help users quickly build the “IoT + Big Data” Cloud application and significantly reduce the time and cost of building the “IoT + Big Data” Cloud application.


System Architecture


Features

Flexible installation environment supported to quickly set up IoT Cloud system
According to the needs of the field site, the installation environment can be flexibly selected.
IoTstar can be installed on the VM (Virtual Machine) platform of the Public Cloud platform such as: Microsoft Azure, IBM Bluemix, Google Cloud or Amazon AWS to implement the Public IoT Cloud system on WISE/PMC/PMD controllers. It can reduce the loading for maintaining the IoT Cloud operating environment.

If the user concerns about the environment of the system operation or data storage, the IoTstar can also be installed on a private Windows PC (Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server) to implement the Private IoT Cloud solutions on the WISE/PMC/PMD controllers, and then the user can manage the environment by himself.


 
No more programming! Using Browser to set up the IoT Cloud system
Only by a few clicks on Web page of IoTstar and WISE/PMC/PMD controller to complete the setting of IoT Cloud system.


Controller Remote Access/Maintenance Service
With IoTstar, users do not need to worry about the network environment of the WISE/PMC/PMD controller, regardless of whether the controller uses the static IP, dynamic IP, virtual IP or physical IP, user can perform the status monitoring, system setting adjusting, and update the firmware of the controllers through the web interface provided by IoTstar. It can reduce the time and cost of personnel travel due to performing the maintenance operations of controllers.

Sensor Data Collection Service
Sensor data collection and import the data into the database at the cloud
With IoTstar, the Sensor Data Service can be performed to collect the Historical and Real-Time sensor data (and/or Power data) from the WISE/PMC/PMD controllers, and import the data to the Database in the Cloud. The users can quickly setup the Data Lake for the IoT and Big Data applications. The users can also modify the data in the database to change the status of the DO/AO channel of the sensor connected to controllers through the SQL command.
Please note: The Service support the mechanism of " Historical Sensor data automatically send back (to IoTstar) & recovery when disconnected network is resumed.”
Support SQL interface to speed up the integration of OT and IT systems
With the support of SQL command interface, the sensor data stored by IoTstar can be connected easily with the third-party data analysis tools (such as: Power BI, Google Data Studio, SCADA system), and ERP/MES systems. It can assist user to integrate the OT(Operational Technology) and IT(Information Technology) systems quickly and seamlessly, so that comprehensive and complete information regarding system operations can be collected with ease.
 
Sensor 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 disconnection period will be lost. "IoTstar (with WISE/PMC/PMD)" supports the Sensor Data Recovery Mechanism. When experiences network disconnection, all data will be stored in the SD cards in WISE/PMC/PMD. And when the network return to normal status, the data stored in SD card will be re-sent to IoTstar, and imported into Database to ensure the integrity of historical data.


Sensor Data Visualization Service
With the built-in standard web page of IoTstar, user can directly query and review the real-time or historical sensor data (and/or Power data) collected from the WISE/PMC/PMD controllers.

IoTstar also provides IoTstar Dashboard Service package. Through the Dashboard editor and a variety of Widget components provided by IoTstar, user can quickly setup the Dashboard page for the Real-Time sensor data (and Power data) collected from the WISE/PMC/PMD controllers according to their needs to review the operation status of the application system in real time.

Bot Service on Controller by using Mobile Device

IoTstar provides IoTstar Bot Service package for two-way message interactions between the WISE/PMC/PMD controller managed by IoTstar and LINE chat rooms. Users can query the real-time sensor data (and/or Power data) collected from the WISE/PMC/PMD controllers and be able to change the value of DO/AO output channels anytime and anywhere by LINE App. In addition, with the ICP DAS iCAM IP Camera, it can also receive the video recording events on the application site, so that the users can review the operating status of the equipment through their mobile phones even they are not close by.


Why IoTstar?

By using "IoTstar + WISE/PMC/PMD" solution, the users can quickly build the IoT cloud system to perform the remote maintenance on machine/Facility, as well as the remote monitoring of the environment. The "IoTstar + WISE/PMC/PMD" solution features the following benefits:
 
Items Description Benefits
System Installation IoTstar can be flexibly installed on private PC system or on the VM of the Public Cloud platform. Appropriate installation environment can be selected for the IoT system according to specific requirements such as "low cost" or "security".
Network Setting Only need to set "Static IP" or "DDNS + Dynamic IP" for the IoTstar. Dramatically reduce the complexity and cost in network setting.
System Implementation The system settings of IoTstar/PMC/WISE/PMD can be completed through the web page interface. No programming is required. The cost of system setting can be significantly reduced.
Controller Maintenance Operator can perform remote maintenance for controllers via IoTstar at any time and any place. Provide immediate maintenance on controllers, save the transportation cost when performing maintenance operations.
Sensor Data Storage IoTstar can import the Sensors data into database automatically , and work with the data analysis tools by SQL command. The status of the monitored equipment can be known in advance to avoid possible damage.

Monitoring and maintenance of devices in a factory

Due to the trend of Industry 4.0 in recent years, factories in all fields start to introduce the concept of "Smart Factory" into the factories, and expect to receive significant increase in production capacity. However, to optimize the production capacity, two key requirements must be met: "Collect the information of devices in factory " and "Real-time monitoring and adjusting of the settings of the devices in the factory".

ICP DAS "IoTstar with WISE/PMC" solution meets two key requirements stated above therefore is perfect for use to achieve the goal of production capacity optimization. It brings the following benefits:

Collect the information of devices in the factory

  • From the collection of operation information of devices to the import of the information into the Database, there is no need to write program during the whole process. The settings can be completed by a few clicks on a general Browser.
  • Quickly integrate OT and IT systems via the SQL command interface to provide comprehensive and complete operation information of the devices.
  • Analyze the sensor data from the devices, and take the corresponding action in advance to ensure the stable operation of the devices.
Real-time monitoring and adjusting the settings of the devices in the factory
  • Use IoTstar Dashboard Service and IoTstar Bot Service to query and review the operating status of the devices in real time.
  • IoTstar Remote Access Service provide the status monitoring, system setting adjustment and firmware update for the devices (WISE/PMC controller). It can reduce the time and cost of personnel travel due to performing the maintenance operations of the equipment.

Environment Monitoring

ICP DAS "IoTstar with WISE/PMC" solution features the following benefits and is perfect for use in an Environment monitoring system:
  • From the collection of sensor data of the Environment monitoring to the import of the data into the database, there is no need to write program during the whole process. The settings can be completed by a few clicks on a general Browser.
  • Quickly integrate OT and IT systems via the SQL command interface to provide comprehensive and complete environmental monitoring information.
  • Analyze sensor data from the Environment monitoring system, and take the corresponding action in advance to prevent the "environmental pollution".
  • Use IoTstar Dashboard Service and IoTstar Bot Service to query and review the status of environmental monitoring system in real time.
  • IoTstar Remote Access Service provide the status monitoring, system setting adjustment and firmware update for the environmental monitoring facility (WISE/PMC controller). It can reduce the time and cost of personnel travel due to performing the maintenance operations of the facility.

Function Comparison Table

Version(*1) Standard Function Optional Package(*2)
Remote Access Service Sensor Data Service Performance Optimization Bot Service Dashboard Service Report Service
v1.x Yes Yes
(MS SQL only)
- - - -
v2.x Yes Yes Yes Yes -
v3.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
v3.1 Yes Yes
(Optional support for MS SQL, MySQL or Oracle)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note 1: 
IoTstar provides free upgrade from v1.x/2.x/3.0 to v3.1.
Support WISE-523x/WISE-224x(with v1.6.0 or later version firmware), WISE-284x(with v1.0.0 or later version firmware),
PMC-523x/PMC-224x/PMD(with v3.6.0 or later version firmware) and PMC-284x(with v1.0.0 or later version firmware). 
Note 2: 
"Bot Service" requires the purchase of IoTstar Bot Service (supporting LINE App) package.
"Dashboard Service" requires the purchase of IoTstar Dashboard Service.
"Report Service" requires the purchase of IoTstar Report Service package.
The above packages all provide "90 days free trial".

Installation Platform Requirement

Specification Suggestions
CPU 64-bit (x64); 3.0 GHz or higher GHz Processor
RAM & Hard Disk space
  • Minimum 8 GB for RAM. Minimum 64GB for Hard Disk space.
  • As the number of controllers, the number of sensors, and the size of Database is increasing, please do not forget to increase the size of the RAM and Hard Disk space as needed to ensure the best performance of the system.
OS System Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 or later OS system (64-bit Windows required).
.NET Framework required Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later installed.
Notes:
IoTstar needs to work with the IIS Web Server and Database system.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later version.
  • MySQL Server (8.0.20) or later version.
  • Oracle Database 19c (19.3 - Enterprise Edition (also includes Standard Edition 2)) or later version.

 
Model Description
IoTstar-RC050 IoTstar - IoT Cloud Management Software (Maximum 50 controllers can be connected.)
IoTstar-RC200 IoTstar - IoT Cloud Management Software (Maximum 200 controllers can be connected.)
IoTstar-RC500 IoTstar - IoT Cloud Management Software (Maximum 500 controllers can be connected.)
IoTstar-UC050-200 IoTstar Upgrade Package (Upgrade the maximum number of controllers connected to IoTstar from 50 to 200.)
IoTstar-UC200-500 IoTstar Upgrade Package (Upgrade the maximum number of controllers connected to IoTstar from 200 to 500.)
 

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