Monitoring software dataFEED MindSphere Connector

data acquisition and analysisstatistical process control (SPC)data transfer

Overview
dataFEED MindSphere Connector provides secure, efficient connectivity of Siemens SIMATIC PLCs (S5..S7) and a wide range of other controllers (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Schneider Electric, B&R, Wago, Mitsubishi) to Siemens MindSphere. It exposes production and process data for analysis and applications in MindSphere and includes integrated Store & Forward buffering to cache data during connection interruptions and forward it automatically when the connection is restored.

Key benefits

• Integration of controllers from leading manufacturers (Siemens, B&R, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Wago, Mitsubishi)
• Cost savings by reusing existing OPC Classic components
• Enable modules without native cloud interface (e.g. SIMATIC S5) in MindSphere applications
• Intermediate data buffering and automatic forwarding (Store & Forward)

Simple and fast configuration

• Configuration wizard with practice‑oriented presets
• Intuitive graphical user interface with drag & drop support
• Automatic data type conversion between PLC, OPC UA and MindConnect
• No modification of controller program required
• Extensive and flexible trigger options for data transfer

Security

• Certificate‑based authentication
• Support for SSL encryption
• Designed for production‑grade data security

Order information
Scope of delivery: software (dataFEED OPC Suite) available for download from Softing website; license key by e‑mail or USB dongle; documentation as PDF and online help in English and German.

Order numbers

• LRL-DY-134501 — dataFEED OPC Suite Base license (V5.x or prior): supported PLC protocols, OPC UA, up to 100 simultaneous server accesses and additional modules (data logging, recipe management, Data Exchange, Optimizer, Concentrator, Bridge)
• HUA-DD-130001 — USB Hardware Key for dataFEED OPC Suite (replacement hardware key)

Downloads (selected)

• MindSphere Connector | Data Sheet
• How to connect dataFEED OPC Suite to Siemens MindSphere (connection guide)
• dataFEED OPC Suite | User Manual V5.70

Technical specifications

• Commercial name: dataFEED MindSphere Connector
• Manufacturer / Brand: Softing (Softing Industrial)
• Supported controllers: Siemens SIMATIC S5..S7, Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley), Schneider Electric, B&R, Wago, Mitsubishi
• Protocols: OPC Classic, OPC UA and MindConnect via dataFEED OPC Suite
• Maximum simultaneous server accesses: up to 100 (with dataFEED OPC Suite Base license LRL-DY-134501)
• Store & Forward: intermediate buffering during connection loss and automatic forwarding on reconnection
• Configuration: wizard presets, GUI with drag & drop, automatic data type conversion
• Security: certificate authentication, SSL encryption support
• License delivery: e‑mail or USB dongle (HUA-DD-130001)
• Documentation languages: English and German (PDF and online help)
• Related training: TSA-DY-140001 'Industry 4.0 Communication in Practice'