Softing Industrial Automation GmbH
About us
We connect disparate automation components to provide data from the shop floor for control tasks and further analysis. In this way, we create the basis for optimizing your production.
Products & services
mobiLink - Mobile & USB Interface for HART, FOUNDATION fieldbus, PROFIBUS PA
mobiLink is a mobile and a USB interface for HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA. The Bluetooth and battery operation enables it to be used with handheld host devices such as tablets and smartphones. mobiLink can be used in a variety of applications since it is compatible with FDT Frame applications and other major engineering tools. Additionally, It is suited for harsh environments (approved by IECEx and EX for Zone 1).
smartLink HW-DP-IIoT Gateway connecting to legacy networks, enabling Industry 4.0 connectivity
smartLink HW-DP provides PLC independent access to PROFIBUS DP Networks. It enables Plant Asset Management for field devices using standard industry tools and allows using HART IP as a standardized format. smartLink HW-DP is a compact tool that can be integrated without interfering with the operation of existing installations. Thus, it enables Industry 4.0 connectivity for new and existing PROFIBUS DP networks.
Secure Integration Server - OPC UA aggregation Server with full range of OPC UA Security Features
dataFEED Secure Integration Server (SIS) provides a powerful OPC UA data integration layer. Based on the OPC UA aggregation server users implement flexible solutions combining the various OPC UA Servers at automation level with their associated address spaces and making the data available to IT applications via a consistent OPC UA interface. dataFEED Secure Integration Server covers the full range of OPC UA security features and enables the implementation of state-of-the-art security solutions. The interface abstraction of dataFEED Secure Integration Server enables continuous adaptation and scaling of OPC UA-based IoT solutions throughout their entire lifecycle. Users gain a high degree of flexibility and at the same time significantly reduce integration and configuration costs.
edgeConnector Siemens - Software module for connecting SIMATIC S7 controllers to industrial IoT applications
edgeConnector Siemens connects Siemens SIMATIC S7-300/400, and S7-1200/1500 controller and provides access to data via an OPC UA server interface. In addition, the data can also be transmitted to MQTT brokers using MQTT. As a docker container, it offers flexible deployment options, for example on devices running Azure IoT Edge or AWS IoT Greengrass. The application is easy to configure locally via a built-in Web interface. It can also be managed remotely via its REST API. Configuration is flexible and includes fine-tuned security settings (e.g. role based access rights for OPC UA client applications). As a first strategic extension of Softing’s dataFEED product family into virtualization- and container technology, the new product leverages Softing deep experience with brownfield connectivity with MQTT and OPC UA technology, and makes it available for new and highly efficient IoT solution architectures.
edgeConnector 840D - Software module for connecting SINUMERIK 840D controllers to industrial IoT applications
edgeConnector 840D connects to the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line and Power Line controllers without any intervention in the machine configuration and provides the data as an OPC UA server. In addition, the data can also be transmitted to MQTT brokers using MQTT. All process parameters from the NC part (axis, tool, program data), as well as the PLC part (status, program sections, alarms) and the drive data can be read out. As a Docker container, the product offers flexible deployment options, e.g. on standard IPCs or devices running Azure IoT Edge or AWS IoT Greengrass. The application can be easily configured locally via an integrated web interface. It can also be managed remotely using the REST API. The configuration is flexible and includes precisely coordinated security settings (e.g. role-based access rights for OPC UA client applications). The new product, which is also based on virtualization and container technology, benefits from Softing's deep experience with brownfield connectivity through MQTT and OPC UA technology and provides the data for new and highly efficient IoT solution architectures.
edgeConnector Modbus - Software Module for Connecting Modbus TCP Controllers to Industrial IoT Applications
As a flexible Docker container is dataFEED edgeConnector Modbus suitable for accessing Modbus TCP controllers, e.g. from Schneider Electric, Wago, Beckhoff or Phoenix Contact. In addition, many other manufacturers also support the open communication interface Modbus TCP. The product has an integrated OPC UA Server for simple and secure data connectivity to higher-level management systems, such as ERP, MES or SCADA systems. As part of an overall solution architecture the implemented OPC UA communication protocol can also be used for data exchange with other Docker containers such as Microsoft OPC Publisher or AWS IoT SiteWise. In addition, an MQTT interface is available for direct integration of control data into private or public IoT cloud applications, supporting a variety of different cloud providers. Like OPC UA, MQTT also provides modern security mechanisms such as encryption, certificate management and user authentication, thus contributing to high data security. dataFEED edgeConnector Modbus can be managed locally via a web interface or remotely via a REST API. The configuration is simple and flexible. Precisely tuned security settings for instance include role-based access rights for OPC UA Client applications.
dataFEED OPC Suite Extended -Secure and Reliable All-in-One Solution for OPC Communication and IoT Cloud Connectivity
dataFEED OPC Suite Extended is a software solution for OPC UA and OPC Classic communication and for cloud connectivity in a single product. Via the integrated OPC UA Server inclusive Store And Forward, it provides a secure and reliable access to PLCs of all leading manufacturers such as Siemens SIMATIC S7, Rockwell ControlLogix, B&R, Mitsubishi and Modbus controllers (e.g. from Wago).
edgeGate - Access PLC, CNC, and OPC UA Data via MQTT and OPC UA for higher-level management applications
edgeGate makes data integration easier than ever before. The gateway supports the connection to PLC & CNC Controllers and uses the OPC UA standard for a simple and secure data integration into higher-level management systems, such as ERP, MES, or SCADA for new and existing plants. In addition, edgeGate also offers MQTT Publisher/Subscriber functionality, enabling direct integration of machine data into private or public IoT cloud applications on the IT side. The generic MQTT implementation supports the use of many different cloud providers. Like the OPC UA standard, MQTT also supports various security mechanisms such as encrypted connections, certificates, and user authentication, thus contributing to a high level of data security. To optimize security and performance in task-oriented environments, the edgeGate device comes equipped with three key applications: general device management, license management, and a communication interface. With this functionality, edgeGate is a compact, secure, future-oriented, and proven gateway for data integration.