FabEagle®Connect and KBox A-250 IoT Bundle

The integration of machines and equipment into the IT world is becoming increasingly important and requires a reliable tool that combines the world of hardware interfaces such as bus systems and the world of complex IT interfaces such as OPC UA. The susietec® IoT-bundle combines the KBox A-250 as an industrial computer platform and FabEagle®Connect as a low-code integration solution for easy interface configuration.

Your advantages as a factory operator:

• Simple connection of existing machines to IT systems without special knowledge
• Transparency across the entire site thanks to step-by-step integration
• More options through independent configuration of interfaces for manufacturing IT

Your advantages as a machine builder:

• Make every Industrie 4.0 and IoT interface standard for your machine
• Easy configuration instead of programming means shorter commissioning
• Costumers´ interface requirements, e.g. OPC UA, REST or MQTT, are easily met

The smart gateway for digitalization

Connectivity & data access:

• Cloud interfaces for big data applications via REST or MQTT
• IoT interfaces such as OPC UA, TCP/IP and Modbus for connecting machines
• Data transmission for Siemens SPS is part of the proven standard package
• Databases such as Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle can be integrated
• File interfaces such as CSV, XML and JSON

Data processing & logging:

• Code components for custom logic in C#
• Conversion of CSV data to JSON and vice versa
• Buffering data with Redis
• Logging allows events to be recorded

Industrial grade Panel PCs and Monitors in regular or wide format

The product families of Kontron's Panel PC systems and monitors offer a wide range of processor capacities and display dimensions. Widescreen displays in 16:9 format as well as 4:3 regular formats from 7.0" to 23.8" allow the visualization of more detailed and different data at one glance. Multi-touch functionalities increase the intuitive usability of the user interface and frameless glass front displays ensure a modern industrial design. Kontron offers a wide range of front options either with resistive or capacitive touch or protection glass.
Kontron's industrial Panel PCs and monitors are ready-to-run systems assuring the compatibility of hardware and software. The 100 % industry-capable Panel PCs and monitors meet the toughest industrial requirements concerning shock, vibration and temperature resistance. Fieldbus interfaces, integrated webserver/browser and CODESYS Soft-PLC as an option enable flexible visualization solutions.

No matter what your requirements are, Kontron provides you with semi- and full-customized Panel PCs for a wide range of applications within automation, transportation, and in the medical and defense industry.

Your benefits at a glance:

• Display sizes in regular or wide format (7.0" - 23.8")
• Front options: PCAP touch, resistive touch or protection glass
• Industrial grade: robust, reliable, versatile and maintenance-free
• Long-term availability
• Flexible mounting options: Built-in version or stand-alone/VESA
• Variants with stainless steel and IP69K for high hygiene standards
• Panel-PCs and Monitors with special certifications for medical technology and maritime applications
• High-performance web panels: Quad Core™ Arm® i.MX8M Mini processors, QIWI Toolkit software package with performance-optimized HTML-5 browser and options for easy configuration and parameterization.
• Innovative control panels with scalable performance, memory configuration and interfaces, and CODESYS Soft PLC with a wide range of fieldbuses and protocols.

More information: https://www.kontron.com/products/systems/panel-pc

Industrial grade and scalable Rackmount System and workstations for challenging and noise sensitive environments

Rackmount Series KISS

Kontron's rackmount systems are designed and tested for challenging environments, and are therefore the perfect fit for extreme temperature and mechanical stress conditions. Industrial grade and with high processing capability they are designed for use in industrial applications requiring high computing power and data availability, e.g. high-end image processing and SCADA/MES applications. The KISS rackmount systems are ideally suited even for complex computing tasks as ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) and machine learning requiring the processing and analyzing of huge amounts of data. Efficient thermal concepts, maintenance-free and customizable designs, high performance computing and graphics power enable 24/7 operation and long-term deployment. A high degree of customization is facilitated through features like removable drives, various expansion cards and the availability of various heights 1U, 2U as well as 4U. Short versions offer maximum of processing power and flexibility for limited spaces. The KISS series is available as rackmount, tower or desktop version.

Advantages:

• Industrial grade for challenging environments: robust, reliable and sustainable
• Maximum performance up to 12th Gen Intel® Core i7/i5/i3 or Dual Intel® Xeon® processors
• Low noise level
• Modular and flexible concept for easy customization
• Long-term availability (5+ years)
• Tool-free replacement of fans, filter mats, or hard disk drives in the removable tray

More information: https://www.kontron.com/products/systems/rack-mount-systems

Workstions KWS 3000

The extremely compact new industrial workstations combine the advantages of an industrial PC in terms of robustness and long-term availability with those of an office PC in terms of design and user-friendliness. Applications such as Machine Learning or AI workflows with demanding performance and large data volumes can be handled effortlessly thanks to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i processors with up to 16 cores, as well as powerful GPUs and graphics cards, which can be freely selected as add-on cards. The flexible, modular design allows easy adaptation to customer-specific requirements.

Advantages:

• Powerful workstation for machine learning, AI workflows and graphics-hungry applications
• Industrial-grade: shock/vibration resistant, 24/7, long-term availability
• Free selectable graphics cards and GPUs
• Scalable processor performance, easy customization
• Compact size: 380 x 190 x 380 mm (H x W x D)

More information: https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kws-3000-cml/p164363

Individualized devices in the field

Using K-PORT, we implement the idea of individualized devices in the field while at the same time making them manageable on a mass scale.

K-PORT supports companies by automating the commissioning, servicing and maintenance of their solution in the field: With K-PORT, we offer an edge-device-management solution that combines admin, container management, remote maintenance and a secure operating system. This means we not only provide the technology, but also the expertise needed to seamlessly integrate OT and IT. The all-in-one solution consisting of hardware, software and connectivity enables the IoT-driven management of thousands of device connections — worldwide and at a glance.

K-PORT is an all-in-one solution for comprehensive monitoring and management of IoT devices and fleets of any size.

• Reliable and secure
• Easy to configure
• Seemless to integrate
• Scalable

Benefits as system interator

Facilitate managing device fleets and carrying out mass updates in a system-supported manner by reducing hardware, communication and service costs.

Benefits as machine manifacturer

Incease the response speed an expand the indepth support while ensuring that every IoT device runs without interruption.

K-PORT Solution - more than a product

• K-PORT - Configure, manage and deploy device groups and fleets
• SecureOS - Secure device with hardened operating system for x86 or ARM, based on Yocto Linux
• Docker Management - Configure, manage and deploy containerized applications
• Remote Support - Establish, manage and log remote connection via SSH, RDP or VPN

For more information please visit https://www.susietec.com/en/products-services/k-port

Industrial grade IoT Gateways and Box PCs for edge computing and demanding control applications

Kontron’s KBox family offers intelligent gateways for IoT edge applications including fieldbus connectivity.

For control, inspection and data collection tasks on the factory floor powerful and maintenance-free Box PCs with a maximum of flexibility and expansion capabilities are provided.

KBox A-series:

The KBox A-series is designed for a variety of applications in the industrial environment. It comprises intelligent IoT gateways for edge analytics or remote monitoring as well as systems for control and process optimization. All systems feature a fanless design which ensures a significantly prolonged lifespan and high system availability.

• Scalable processor performance up to 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, fanless design
• Intelligent IoT gateway for edge analytics, data collection, remote monitoring
• Broad range of interfaces and expansion capabilities, fieldbus options
• Various mounting options (DIN RAIL, wall, desktop, cabinet)
• Easy customization with proven building blocks

KBox B-series:

The KBox B-series is based on Kontron's Mini-ITX motherboard family and offers highest performance as well as extensive expansion options so that e.g. powerful graphics cards can be easily added. The box PCs of this series are suitable for various applications such as high-end image processing, AI applications and machine learning and everywhere where high performance is required.

• Scalable processor performance, fanless design
• High processing capability: 12th/13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
• Low noise design with internal silent fan
• Small form factor with mITX motherboard
• Removable 2.5” SSD
• Various mounting options
• PCIe expansion slots

KBox C-series:

Kontron’s KBox C-Series is designed for the industrial control cabinet environment. Based on COMe modules the KBox C-Series is highly scalable and ensures simple upgrades whenever needed. The availability of different housing options guarantees mounting even when space is limited. With its broad range of interfaces, various storage capabilities and expansion slots, the KBox C-Series maximizes flexibility and eases adaptation to the specific application needs.

• Processor performance up to 11th Gen Intel® Core™ or Xeon® E for demanding applications
• Highest system availability: fanless up to 65 °C, redundant PSU option, recovery button, goldcap backup
• Optimized for control applications: fieldbus integration & NVRAM option
• High flexibility and expandability: up to 4x PCIe Slots, mPCIe & M.2, 4x GbE, 6x USB, up to 3x DP, …

More information: https://www.kontron.com/products/systems/embedded-box-pc