Converter software dataFEED REST Connector

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Product Summary

• dataFEED REST Connector enables simple and efficient integration of production environments and their data into IT applications and Industrie 4.0 solutions. Using the REST Client functionality, production data can be transferred to a REST server or directly into IoT cloud or Big Data applications (e.g. Bosch Production Performance Manager). The flexible, freely definable and adaptable JSON data format enables mapping to the required formats of REST servers.

Overview

• REST connectivity for controllers, devices and databases
• Support for OPC Classic and OPC UA (optional)
• Direct connection to IoT cloud solutions (e.g. Bosch PPM)
• Caching of data during network disconnections

Easy and fast configuration

• Configuration wizard with practice-oriented default settings
• Intuitive graphical user interface with drag-and-drop mapping
• Automatic data type conversion between OPC Classic/OPC UA and REST

Security

• Support for standard REST security mechanisms, including SSL/TLS encryption
• Authentication via username and password
• Encrypted data communication

Downloads & Documentation

• REST Connector | Data sheet (PDF)
• dataFEED OPC Suite | User manual and release notes (PDF)
• Trial version: dataFEED OPC Suite (72 hours runtime)

Order information
Scope of delivery — Software: dataFEED OPC Suite, download via Softing website
License key — USB hardware key or software key (USB Hardware Key: HUA-DD-130001)
Documentation — Manual in PDF format; online help in English and German

Order Numbers
LRL-DY-134501 — dataFEED OPC Suite Base licence (includes PLC protocols, IoT access, OPC UA; access to up to 100 OPC UA/OPC/Tunnel servers)
HUA-DD-130001 — USB Hardware Key for dataFEED OPC Suite

Additional products & services

• TSA-DY-140001 — Training: “Industry 4.0 Communication in Practice”

Technical specifications

• Protocol: REST (REST Client functionality)
• Data format: JSON (freely definable and adaptable)
• OPC support: OPC Classic and OPC UA (optional)
• IoT/cloud integration: direct connection to IoT cloud / Big Data applications
• Data handling: caching on disconnections
• Configuration: wizard with defaults; GUI with drag-and-drop
• Data conversion: automatic type conversion between OPC Classic/OPC UA and REST
• Security: SSL/TLS encryption, username/password authentication, encrypted communication