What is an Industrial Communication Gateway and What Are Its Functions?

An industrial communication gateway is a device used to connect different networks and facilitate data transmission.

 It integrates traditional industrial control equipment, such as field buses and serial interfaces, with modern network technologies like Ethernet and wireless networks, enabling broader monitoring and management of industrial production processes.

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Functions of WideIOT Industrial Communication Gateway

1. Data Acquisition: The gateway is capable of collecting data from various devices including PLCs, instruments, industrial robots, CNC machine tools, and sensors.

    It features multiple downstream data acquisition interfaces and upstream network interfaces (optional), serving as a bridge between production equipment and system platforms.

2. Protocol Conversion: As a bridge between different networks, the industrial communication gateway can convert raw data into data packets suitable for transmission over the target network, ensuring compatibility and secure data transfer.

    This includes converting protocols such as Modbus to MQTT or Modbus to SL651.

3. Data Processing: Faced with massive amounts of data, the industrial communication gateway not only facilitates efficient data forwarding but also enables localized edge computing.

    This helps reduce server pressure and costs by processing data at the edge.

4. Device Management: Beyond data support, the industrial communication gateway also provides management capabilities for underlying hardware devices.

    It assists users in easily configuring devices, upgrading programs, and performing other management tasks.

5. Security Protection: In the face of cybersecurity threats, the industrial communication gateway offers comprehensive security strategies, including firewalls and whitelists, to ensure that corporate data remains under strict protection.