Key Features

Supports a wide range of machine tools through the FOCAS 2 standard, ensuring easy integration with existing equipment.
Facilitates the standardized exchange of data from various machine types, enhancing interoperability.
Directly connects collected machine data to Siemens Industrial Edge, allowing for advanced processing and analytics capabilities.
The collected data can be leveraged to povide user-friendly dashboards for real-time monitoring of machine performance and health as well as predictive maintenance, anomaly detection or general performance optimization in processes or tools following the data collection.
Connect up to twenty (20) Assets with this Industrial Edge App via the Industrial Edge Device. An “Asset” is the logical representation of a thing which for the purposes of this application is a device leveraging the FOCAS 2 protocol
The connector supports up to 50 data points, 200ms per data point

Benefits

Improved Operational Efficiency: By connecting machine tools and gathering data in real-time, the Connector for FOCAS 2 enables a data basis for tools to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, leading to streamlined operations.
Informed Decision-Making: The Connector for FOCAS 2 enables access to real-time and historical data which empowers managers and operators to make data-driven decisions, enhancing overall productivity.
Predictive Maintenance: Through the data collected by the Connector for FOCAS 2 advanced analytics tools can be enabled to predict equipment failures before they occur, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Enhanced Quality Control: By monitoring machine performance closely, manufacturers can ensure higher product quality and consistency. The Connector for FOCAS 2 supports monitoring systems by collecting the necessary data.