Edge Computing

Edge Computing in the industrial context refers to the deployment of data-handling activities and network operations closer to the source of data capture or storage, typically at the device or Gateway level on the factory floor. In the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) implementation, where sensors and devices collect data related to various parameters, edge computing allows some data processing to occur locally. This approach reduces latency and enables faster decision-making, crucial in time-sensitive applications like manufacturing processes and predictive maintenance scenarios. For instance, in the deployment of IO-Link Wireless technology, the TigoGateway 1TE serves as an industrial-grade IO-Link Wireless Master with Edge Computing functionality. It supports multiple IO-Link Wireless Devices simultaneously and includes interfaces to various Industrial Ethernet and IIoT protocols. The Edge Computing capabilities of TigoGateway 1TE involve running a Linux OS for advanced applications, implementing business logic, and facilitating the secure transfer of high-resolution operational technology-generated data to the cloud.

IO-Link Wireless, represents a transformative technology within the IIoT landscape, revolutionizing the industrial space globally. IO-Link Wireless allows for the wireless communication between sensors and actuators, enabling various solutions such as those for Transport Tracks & Conveying Systems, Wireless Robotics, Smart Machine Tooling, Rotatory Tables and Carousels, and Condition Monitoring & Machine Retrofit. The IO-Link Wireless system, including the TigoGateway 1TE, is designed to be vendor agnostic, ensuring compatibility with sensors and components from various manufacturers.