TECHDOCK
Industry 4.0 with IIoT
Data from the production environment can be made available faster and cost-efficiently.
web4control
The web4control product package offers full control and includes the
web4log cloud and the control4log device. Both solutions are subject
to MIT open source licensing and offer countless possibilities in data
monitoring
control4log
The control4log device is a data logger and offers the possibilty of configuring the device with TCP/IP or USB stick, reading out the values stored with TCP/IP or USB stick, querying current values with TCP/IP, sending e-mail alerts concerning digital and analogue limit values, and relaying USB connections over the Internet.
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Analog in - and outputs
2 AI with a working range of 0 – 20 mA or 0-10 V, freely scalable by parameters
2 AO with a working range of 0 – 20 mA or 0-10 V, freely scalable by parameters
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Digital in - and outputs
4 DI with a working range of 0 - 24 VDC, freely scalable by parameters
4 DO with a working range of 0 - 24 VDC, freely scalable by parameters
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E-mail alerting
Via a provider such as Gmail, Hotmail or Outlook, an alarm can be sent by
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USB-IP Gateway
Devices or controllers which have their own service software over USB or serial
interfaces, can easily and uncomplicatedly be made "Internet" compatible.
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Configuration
The device can be configured locally by a USB stick or through TCP/IP.
To configure the device through TCP/IP, a software or the web4log m2m cloud
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vUSB
The virtual USB (vUSB) enables the remote download of files or data logs from existing controllers as well as the creation and download of backups, upload and installation of software and firmware and the possibility of remote software updates.
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Video server
A dedicated video server is available via the control4log. It supports both live streaming of video data as well as the storage and management of recordings. Data can be stored on HDD, SSD, NAS, or server systems flexibly adaptable to specific requirements.
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Audit Trail – GMPSS
The x4l system provides an audit trail with GMPSS, which can be optionally enabled or disabled. When active, GMPSS logs the user ID, login activities, and all parameter changes (before/after), while also documenting system failures. This ensures a GMP-compliant audit trail.
Information is collected from different data sources and stored in one or more databases to make them available in a simple and multifunctional way. Based on the resulting historical data, all the analyses can be carried out. This data can be a revenue in the form of new insights, quality assurance and the development of new business models.
vpn4log
The vpn4log device is a VPN gateway and offers the option of using the remote2control software to control USB connections over the Internet.
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USB-IP Gateway
Terminal devices or controls that have their own programming software can be easily and simply made "Internet" compatible via USB or serial interfaces. Secure remote maintenance via the Internet is therefore possible on these devices.
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Configuration
The vpn4log can be configured either locally, via a USB stick, or via TCP/IP. The remote2control software can be used to configure the device via TCP/IP.
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Power supply over USB
The vpn4log can be operated via the standard USB-C interface with a voltage of 5 VDC (direct current)
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Power supply over PoE+
The vpn4log can be operated via the Ethernet connection PoE+
rut4log
The rut4log "Europa" and "Global" devices function as VPN gateways and enable secure VPN tunneling over the Internet for remote access to controllers.
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Gateway
End devices or controllers with a network interface can be easily and straightforwardly made “Internet-capable.” This enables secure remote maintenance of these devices over the Internet.
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Power supply
The rut4log can be operated with a supply voltage of 9…30 VDC.
web4log
The web4log software offers a simple and cost-effective solution for a secure, fast m2m cloud solution.
With the web4log software, data points can automatically be requested, monitored, stored and processed from the control4log or other controllers via the Internet or in a local network. The software is subject to the permissive MIT open-source licence and can be obtained from info@techdock.ch. The software is written in PHP and can therefore run directly or as a docker container at a server or NAS. The software requires a database to store the data and settings. In order to use VPN connections, an additional OpenVPN server has to be provided.
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Data collection
The collected historical data enables a better understanding of the behaviour of a device, plant or machine over a long period of time or simply to monitor it. This, for example, makes it possible, to detect faults or problems in devices, systems and machines at an early stage.
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Visualization and monitoring
With browser-based open-source solutions such as Grafana, Graphite or others, the stored data in the database can easily be visualized. In this way, a modern visualization system is possible even for small projects with limited resources.
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Alerting
With the control4log or web4log, alarming by e-mail can be set up on each data point. This is possible on each sensor and actuator value at the device control4log. Alarming e-mail can be set up on individual data points, created requests and aggregated data points in the m2m cloud web4log.
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Maintenance
The Maintenance department receives warnings and initiates the necessary action before a device, system or machine fails. In the case of a breakdown, an alarm e-mail is sent to the maintenance department and a first check remote monitoring can be executed immediately. This saves time and costs and significantly increases the availability of the connected devices, plants and machines.
Log, monitoring and reporting solution
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control4log
The current values of sensors and actuators can be stored locally on the device itself and in the database, depending on the requirements. The current values and stored data can be requested from the device via an open TCP/IP protocol if required. The MIT licensing enables the further development of solutions or the connection to further systems.
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web4log
The m2m Cloud collects current values from the control4log or controllers via an open TCP/IP protocol using SSH or VPN and stores them in the database. The data points can be aggregated in a simplified form in the m2m cloud to new data points such as "Total hours of all plants". By setting thresholds, it is possible to be alerted via m2m Cloud, as well as creating reports for one device or for device groups.
remote2control
The remote2control mediation software was developed to enable users to access the control4log via the Internet at any time and from anywhere in order to read out or change current parameters and sensor values.
USB Switch
The USB Switch is an innovative solution that allows USB connections between different devices to be managed easily and securely. It offers reliable condition monitoring through a 5 VDC signal.
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USB Switch
Using the USB Switch, USB connections such as an external hard drive, controller, USB stick, etc., can be controlled and monitored.
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Control
The USB communication is electronically separated in the USB Switch and can be switched on or off using a jumper, switch or digital output.
ETH Switch
The ETH Switch is an innovative solution that makes it easy and secure to manage network connections between different devices. It provides reliable status monitoring via a 5 VDC signal.
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ETH Switch
With the ETH Switch, network connections can be controlled and monitored
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Control
The network connection in the ETH Switch is electronically isolated and can be switched on or off using a jumper, switch, or digital output. PoE is blocked in the ETH Switch.
Environmentally Friendly
- Production in Switzerland
- Short production routes, wherever possible
- Right to Repair
- Open-Source-Hardware
- Open-Source-Software
- Less commuting via remote maintenance