You want to digitize your production continuously and have all your production data available in real time – without investing in new equipment or control systems? Having access to your machine data at any time and from any place – these are today’s requirements of automation technology. The tci PLC operating panels of XS-series and the tci cloud portal is not only easy to use but also offers a high data security and low costs.
The touch panels with XS-technology are not only universal PLC operating panels – due to integrated cloud interface they are your key for industry 4.0 solutions. The PLC operating panels have everything you need for the cloud connection:
The operating panels are not directly visible from the internet, but only via the tci cloud portal to which the touch panels connect.
The cloud portal can be operated not only on the infrastructure of common cloud providers, but also as local cloud in your own data center – or directly on a tci rack PC or box PC.
Due to end-to-end web technology mobile devices can be used without system interruption. The connection is set up via wireless network or independently of the place via tci cloud portal.
Besides – even if you do not need it right now, you are prepared for the future. The system is not only suitable for new equipment, but also for retrofitting of existing units.
The PLC operating panels are parameterizable for Industry 4.0 suitable production plants with minimum effort. Using the reliable cloud services, all required data is available for retrieval in the internet. You don’t need any additional hardware.
All of the PLC operating systems have access to the relevant data range via these protocols. You don’t need to change anything on the PLC program itself, so the warranty of the equipment is not restricted.
The PLC operating panels provide functions to maintain the system remotely. The access can be provided via default browser (HTML5) through a TSL-secured connection. The remote maintenance can be carried out through every internet enabled terminal. Additional drivers or special plug-ins are not required.
Besides controlling and operating decentrally, data can be stored in the web portal. The Cloud Services enable to select and process the collected data via superordinated MES or ERP systems. For activating, there is a data logging function on the PLC panels, which can be parametered if necessary.
The XS-Technology of tci combines ARM-based touch panels with an integrated micro browser for web visualization with popular PLC systems. This enables high-performance display of data visualization in a resource-saving and long-term stable environment. A continuous working without limitation is possible. The micro browser doesn't know irregular disconnects, which require a system reboot with shutdown