Protocol conversion

 

Sharing data between machines to optimize operations

BoX2 makes your machines – old and new – communicate efficiently, however complex the setup. BoX2 has communication drivers to all major brands of controllers on the market. This makes it easy to route key data and exchange it with the overlying systems in your facility. Optimizing operations and production speed.

BoX2 can operate as a protocol converter enabling two or more different controller devices to exchange data and achieve interoperability. Drivers for the different controllers are installed on BoX2, which converts data from one network into protocols of the network in which data is navigating. BoX2 supports OPC UA, a secure communication protocol designed to connect ERP systems, analytic tools, databases and other enterprise systems with real-world data from controllers and other devices. Add additional smart functions to optimize overall operational performance.

Drivers for all major brands

With more than 75 PLC driver families of all major brands of controllers on the market, BoX2 can access all the data hidden in your machines or facility.

Connect to ERP systems, analytics, etc.

BoX2 supports OPC UA, a secure communication protocol designed to connect ERP systems, analytic tools, databases and other enterprise systems with real-world data from controllers and other devices. OPC UA is a secure, open, reliable mechanism for transferring information between servers and clients.

Add smart functions

Applications can be added additional smart functions such as local data base storage, alarm servers, data exchange, reporting, c# scripting, etc. giving you widened opportunities to realize what you want to accomplish in your solutions. Smart functions are configured via iX software.

 

Setting up BoX2 for data exchange

Tutorial video

This tutorial shows how easy it is to set up BoX2 to exchange data between two different controllers. A typical use case where you want two different machines to exchange data and work effectively together.

Setting up BoX2 as OPC UA Server

Tutorial video

This tutorial shows how easy it is to configure an iX Runtime application, an X2 operator panel or a BoX2 device to act as an OPC UA Server. This enables OPC UA Clients such as SCADA systems, HMIs and ERP systems to easily read and write tag data in the OPC UA Server.

 

BoX2 base v2

Cost-effective protocol converter

  • Protocol conversion
  • Cloud connectivity
  • HMI and web server
  • Local data base storage, alarm servers, data exchange, reporting, C# scripting
  • IP20
  • Operating temperature -10°C to +50°C

 

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BoX2 base v2

BoX2 pro

High-performance protocol converter/IIoT gateway/edge controller

  • UL, CE, FCC, KCC certificates
  • Marine certifications
  • Flexible mounting on DIN rail/mounting plate
  • IP20
  • Robust aluminum housing
  • Operating temperature -10° to +60° C

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BoX2 pro SC

High-performance protocol converter/IIoT gateway/edge controller

  • Integrated CODESYS PLC functionality
  • UL, CE, FCC, KCC certificates
  • Marine certifications
  • Flexible mounting on DIN rail/mounting plate
  • IP20
  • Robust aluminum housing
  • Operating temperature -10° to +60° C

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BoX2 extreme

Rugged protocol converter/IIoT gateway/edge controller

  • UL, CE, FCC, KCC certificates
  • Marine certifications
  • Certified for hazardous environments
  • Flexible mounting on DIN rail/mounting plate/Vesa mount
  • IP65, UL Type 1
  • Robust aluminum housing
  • Operating temperature -30° to +70° C
  • High vibration resistance

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BoX2 extreme SC

Rugged protocol converter/IIoT gateway/edge controller

  • Integrated CODESYS PLC functionality
  • UL, CE, FCC, KCC certificates
  • Marine certifications
  • Certified for hazardous environments
  • Flexible mounting on DIN rail/mounting plate/Vesa mount
  • IP65, UL Type 1
  • Robust aluminum housing
  • Operating temperature -30° to +70° C
  • High vibration resistance

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