Transferring data from machines and plants directly into a cloud solution is often too resource-intensive and cannot be implemented due to the short latency times required in the industrial environment. Edge computing has established itself as a concept that combines the advantages of decentralized cloud architectures with those of a local network architecture.
Collected data can be evaluated directly on the Edge Devices, displayed graphically, and made available to WAGO Cloud, for example. Transfer may be appropriate for especially critical data, for instance. Both new devices have additional advantages when data needs to be temporarily buffered, for instance, in mobile applications. They are based on cabinet-compatible hardware and can be powered with 24 V, making them a perfect fit for the automation environment.
