Beijer Electronics BoX2 series protocol converters, IoT gateways and edge controllers

BoX2 is a series of protocol converters, IoT gateways and edge controllers that combine clever connectivity in different ways. It helps access data, bridges the gap between the worlds of industrial automation and IT, and makes information from a deep industrial level easily accessible in a structured, cloud-based data environment.

The series facilitates data exchange and transfers data securely to the cloud for remote access and analysis. It allows users to create mobile solutions and add local control on the edge of the cloud to perform corrective measures on a machine. It is configured with smart ready-made functions to: share data between PLCs of different makes; create IoT solutions to store and access data in the cloud; present data on mobile devices via HTML5 screens and dashboards; and integrate local CODESYS control.

BoX2 is easily configured in WARP Engineering Studio where users interconnect machines and IT systems in the cloud. It offers smart functions such as local database storage, alarm servers, data exchange, reporting and C# scripting which are configured via iX software.

The series is available in base, pro and extreme versions and can operate in tough environments including electrical noise, large temperature spans and vibration. It communicates with all the different types of controllers holding the data needed.