3.2 Tools
Software programs that can be found in a lot of IIoT implementations
Introduction into IT / OT
This course provides you with an introduction into IT, OT and IIoT. Each chapter starts with a high-level introduction with the option to deep-dive into specific topics.
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3.1.5 OPC UA
OPC UA or Open Platform Communications United Architecture is an extensive server-client communication protocol, which is primarily used in OT
3.1.4 "HTTPS/REST"
HTTP is the state-of-the-art web communications protocol and TLS is an added security layer which adds encryption
3.1.3 Kafka
Apache Kafka is an open-source stream-processing platform, which allows for processing of large amounts of data feeds
3.1.2 MQTT
MQTT is the de-facto standard for communication in the IoT
3.1.1 Unified Namespace
Unified Namespace is another word for event-driven architecture
3.1 Techniques and Protocols
Techniques and architectural patterns that have established themselves in the field of Industrial IoT.
3. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
The Industrial IoT is the interface between IT and OT
2.6 Data Historian
Data Historians are time series databases specifically for OT purposes
2.5 Retrofitting
Retrofitting is the strategy used to enhance capabilities of machine. By adding sensors, the team can generate insights of a machine or a production process in an indirect manner, improving their initial capabilities.
2.4 Lean Management
Lean Management optimises processes by reducing time spent on non-value-added tasks (unnecessary operations or transport, waiting, overproduction, etc.), causes of poor quality and complications
2.3 Operations Management (MES, ERP, PLM)
As referred in the chapter Automation pyramid, on the layer 3 the software system defined is MES and on layer 4 ERP and PLM. These software systems will be explained in the current section in detail.