What is an edge computing box?
The edge computing box is a device that can process data locally. Before understanding the edge computing box , let’s first take a look at the traditional data collection and transmission methods of the Internet of Things.
Traditional data collection and transmission methods
The traditional method is to use the sensor DTU, and then the DTU will send the collected data to the cloud server through 4G/GPRS/NB-IOT and other operator networks, and finally the data will be handed over to the cloud server for processing. The final display is: temperature, humidity, wind speed and other data are displayed in front of the manager.
The edge computing box is different. The edge computing box is a sensor edge computing box. After collecting the sensor data, the edge computing box can immediately analyze and process the data. After processing the data, it can then be processed through G/GPRS/ Operator networks such as NB-IOT send data to cloud servers. This greatly improves the data processing efficiency and reduces the calculation of the cloud server.
Introduction to edge computing box
Gateway di edge computing (also known as IoT edge computing gateway), or Edge-Gateway, is an intelligent gateway that can run local computing, message communication, data caching, etc. on the device. It can Complete the processing and analysis of the device’s local connection and data.
It has rich interfaces, supports a variety of industrial communication protocols, local logical operations, provides rich interfaces, and supports special protocols such as MQTT and Modbous RTU. Features!
After understanding the above introduction to the edge computing box, let’s take a look at the functions of the edge computing box . Since each company’s products are different, let’s take the edge computing box of Zongheng Intelligent Control as an example. The functions are all very different, but each one has some special features.
Edge computing box special features:
1. Local logical operations
The so-called local logical operation is to develop more space for users to operate based on the local data processing function of the edge computing box. For example, you can write some conditional judgments locally. For example, the DI interface is connected to a float switch, and a threshold is set for DI. When it exceeds this threshold, it is connected to the valve DO interface to control the opening of the valve.
2. Visual programming
For example, Zongheng Intelligent Control’s EG8000 series products, users do not need to painstakingly write code to write acquisition programs, directly enter the configuration interface of the EG8000 product, drag the function code written on the left to the middle, and then simply connect Node is ready to run. Greatly saves development time.
3. Support JS secondary development
The secondary development of the gateway can be realized based on Javascript language, saying goodbye to cross-compiling and programming boards. Testing and one-click deployment can be completed directly on the web page. Customize IoT applications according to your own business, simple, flexible and efficient.
basic skills:
1. Provide rich interfaces: 2RS485 1RS232 4DI 4DO 4AI 4AO 1WAN 1LAN 2USB
2. Support various protocols: Protocol support: MQTT/HTTP/TCP/UDP/WEBSOCKET
3. Support multiple networks: Network type: 4G CAT.4/5G optional
4. Support remote configuration and upgrade
5. Remotely download PLC data to make maintenance easier
6. Support connection with mainstream PLCs
Edge computing box application scenarios
Production process signal collection and data transmission for manufacturing and processing enterprises; EMS (energy management system) signal collection and transmission; breeding environment monitoring signal collection and data transmission; agricultural greenhouse environmental monitoring signal collection and data transmission, etc.
The above is the relevant introduction to the edge computing box. If you want to know more, you can also search “Zongheng Intelligent Control” on Baidu to visit the official website and consult our online customer service!