ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS STEGO ’ S NEW IIOT PLATFORM
STEGO
Cloud service for IO-Link-based Industry 4.0 applications
STEGO CONNECT is the latest contribution to the Industry 4.0 technology . The new Software-as-a-Service provides userfriendly access to network and control sensors and actuators based on the IO- Link protocol . Data storage and software functionality are centrally organised in the STEGO CONNECT cloud . Freely configurable dashboards , alerts and workflows give users full control of their digitalisation projects .
At the end of 2020 , ( scheduled launch date : 24 November 2020 ) STEGO is launching its new IIoT platform : STEGO CONNECT . The cloud service is a springboard into Industry 4.0 for small- and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ). The IIoT-based solution lowers the barrier to entry for individual digitalisation projects , particularly for SMEs . STEGO , based in Schwaebisch Hall / Germany , enhances IO-Link technology with its STEGO CONNECT software layer to achieve this .
DIGITALISATION-AS-A-SERVICE
When it comes to IT infrastructure , even companies open to digitalisation face challenges . STEGO CONNECT is positioned as a solution ready for immediate use . Users pay a monthly “ rental ” subscription to access the STEGO CONNECT cloud and get started with their own Industry 4.0 project with a fully-established IIoT platform . There is no need for any time-consuming , expensive set-up . Users can focus entirely on their projects .
EASY SET-UP AND NETWORKING
STEGO CONNECT makes initial set-up easy for users . Plug & Connect is the motto for the effortless integration of any IO-Link device into the STEGO CONNECT IIoT platform . Connected devices are automatically detected , without any user intervention , and included in the central device management module .
KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION FROM DATA
A continuous stream of data is collected and processed in real time on the edge computer in the STEGO CONNECT system platform . Users receive an immediate virtual image of their actual application as a decision-making tool for automations and alerts . Thus , data is used as a basis for fault detection , fault correction and optimisation . Condition monitoring and remote access are achievable objectives , which are easy to accomplish using the STEGO CONNECT control functions .
ACTUATOR CONTROL FROM THE CLOUD
A unique feature of STEGO CONNECT is its ability to not only gather IO-Link data , but to also use it to specifically and automatically control IO-Link actuators . All parameters for this can be configured at edge computing level from the cloud .
WORKFLOWS VIA DRAG & DROP
It is easy to create workflows with STEGO CONNECT using the intuitive drag & drop editor . Even users without any programming knowledge can set up complex processes that trigger control commands and alerts based on sensor data or processed data . The combination of resources in STEGO CONNECT is unlimited . Every connected sensor and actuator is automatable from the cloud with full flexibility . And in addition , manual override of the hardware is also possible from inside the cloud .
INTUITIVE , CROSS- MANUFACTURER IIOT ECOSYSTEM
In summary , STEGO CONNECT is a new , smart ecosystem in the form of an IIoT platform solution . The crucial advantage lies in it being independent from any manufacturer . IO-Link sensors and actuators from any manufacturer are reliably integrated by STEGO CONNECT into an intuitive automation system . STEGO is offering a subscription package for its cloud service to mark the launch of its IIoT platform solution . The business model is priced at a monthly fee of € 99 for each edge box installed in the system .
For further information , please visit www . stego-connect . com / en
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