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CloudConnect – fast, simple, and secure

CloudConnect is the first step to profit from the benefits of digitalization. Siemens has the technology to connect all kinds of plants with the cloud.
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Turn data into added value

Shorter development cycles, higher productivity and improved quality – cloud computing is an important prerequisite to benefit from the benefits of digitalization in industry.

Data is transmitted to the cloud so it can be analyzed there in combination with information from other systems – from Big Data to artificial intelligence.

The basis for data analysis is a collection of information that is relevant and as complete as possible.

Data, which forms the basis for process optimization, is confidential – and must be securely transmitted and stored.

View plant and process statuses from anywhere – cloud technology makes it possible.

Predictive analysis of the relevant data identifies the need for maintenance at an early stage, allowing it to be scheduled as appropriate into the process.

Mutually coordinated stages in the process ensure optimized load distribution.

The evaluation of all quality-relevant parameters helps identify new connections between values measured at the field level and achievable product quality.

Cloud-based analysis of capacity utilization ensures all production resources are put to optimum use.

CloudConnect opens up new opportunities

From sensor to cloud – professionally

All this can work only if the cloud receives valid data from the field. Power consumption, temperature, vibration, traversing speed, and corresponding time curves provide indications of plant conditions and process quality. When combined with further information – such as the type of material used, the specific suppliers or tool condition – this opens up completely new possibilities:

  • Improved product quality through Big Data analysis of all relevant parameters
  • Automatic process optimization through evaluation of movement data and turnover rate of mobile assets
  • Predictive maintenance – through evaluation of key machine or robot metrics to increase availability

CloudConnect connects machine developers, engineers and plant planners to the future – unbelievably simply, quickly, and securely. You can thus profit from forward-looking IIoT applications to suit your own individual requirements.

 

Simple data transfer to all common cloud platforms

The open Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol is used as the cloud protocol. This established standard enables the transfer of data to MindSphere, the IoT operating system from Siemens, as well as to all common cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

 

CloudConnect: products at a glance

Products for the best possible connections

Get to know the products you need to create a fast, simple, and secure cloud connection for your plant. Regardless of what type of plant it is or where it is located.
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How to get your data to the cloud – simply, quickly, and securely

Regardless of the type of plant and which installed base you wish to use to transfer your data from the field to the cloud – Siemens has the right products for you.

SIMATIC CP 1545-1

The new CP 1545-1 automatically and securely delivers data points selected in the TIA Portal to the cloud for our flagship product, the SIMATIC S7-1500.

SIMATIC CloudConnect 7

For existing plants that should benefit from digitalization. A special highlight: The existing SIMATIC STEP 7 program does not have to be modified.

RUGGEDCOM RX1400 with CloudConnect

CloudConnect in the tough industrial routine: This Plug&Play router is perfect for use in harsh environments. Its multi-functionality supports a large number of network technologies – WLAN, Ethernet, serial, and mobile communication.

Professionalism has many facets

From the sensor to the cloud – professionally. CloudConnect also means that users can use existing engineering data. That’s particularly important with existing plants because no changes to the project landscape are required. Integration in the TIA Portal with SIMATIC S7-1500 enables fast and error-free engineering. To reduce data volumes, the transfer can be performed on a cyclical or event-driven basis – always taking into consideration logical plant and machine contexts. For example, if the machine is actually in RUN mode and not just on standby.

CloudConnect in practical use

Identification technology in dialog with the cloud

OPC UA lets modern identification devices communicate with the cloud, making possible entirely new approaches to automation in intralogistics.

A solution that connects

A number of technologies are available for automating goods identification in intralogistics. In mixed operations, human- and machine-readable labels are used alongside RFID for input/output, and RTLS onsite. This brings with it challenges in multi-vendor communications. OPC UA provides a standardized interface and can thus serve as a universal language.

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Additional factors for success

Technologies for the industrial network of the future

Siemens offers you further innovative systems, strategies, and services for future-proof communications.

OPC UA

On the path to digitalization – thanks to open, platform-neutral communication with OPC UA.

Data Security

Protection for industrial plants against cyberattacks must be implemented simultaneously at all levels – from an operational to field level, from access control to copy protection. To achieve this, Siemens applies an in-depth defense strategy. Defense-in-Depth provides all around in-depth protection for plants. This strategy is based on plant security, network security and system integrity – in accordance with ISA 99 / IEC 62443.

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)

In industrial networks, the Ethernet-based TSN standard enables reserved bandwidth, Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, low transmission latency, and the parallel transmission of multiple protocols – including real-time-capable ones.

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MindSphere – open IoT operating system

MindSphere is the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens that connects your products, plants, systems, and machines, enabling you to harness the wealth of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) with advanced analytics.

Industrial Communication Networks

Backbone for the digitalization in the industry

OPC UA

Ready for digitalization: Take advantage of the vendor- and platform-independent standard OPC UA combined with PROFINET in a shared network.

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)

TSN brings reserved bandwidths, guaranteed quality of service, low transmission latency, and parallel transmission of multiple protocols – including real time-capable ones – to industrial networks.

Industrial Communication

Increasing efficiency and productivity based on proven standards