MindConnect Elements¶
With MindConnect Elements, Siemens offers numerous possibilities for connecting machines, plants and worldwide fleets to MindSphere, regardless of the manufacturer. For more information on MindConnect Hardware General Description, see MindConnect Hardware General Description documentation.
MindConnect Nano¶
MindConnect Nano is a device that establishes the connection to MindSphere in order to collect data from an Asset and transfer it to MindSphere. For more information on MindConnect Nano, see MindConnect Nano documentation.
MindConnect IoT2040¶
MindConnect IoT2040 is a device for collecting data using different protocols and transferring the data to MindSphere. The device supports transmission of data through a secure internet connection, to enable cloud-based applications and services. MindConnect IoT2040 can only be used, according to the specific terms included in the data sheet, with MindSphere. For more information on MindConnect IoT2040, see MindConnect IoT2040 documentation.
MindConnect LIB¶
MindConnect LIB is a software development kit (SDK) which enables self-programming of customer or use case specific connectivity agents. It supports encrypted transmission of on-site data to MindSphere through a secure internet connection, to enable cloud-based applications and services. MindConnect LIB enables connectivity for almost every asset creating flexibility that can drive deeper insights into your business. For more information on MindConnect Library, see MindConnect Library v4 documentation.
MinConnect Software Agent¶
MindConnect Elements, MindConnect Nano and MindConnect IoT2040 are embedded industrial PCs whereas MindConnect Software Agent is a software agent that can be installed on your system fulfilling requirements. For more information on using MindConnect Software Agent to connect industrial data sources to MindSphere, see MindConnect Software Agent. They are able to connect to MindSphere, collect data from the field and transfer it encrypted to MindSphere.
MindConnect IoT2050¶
MindConnect IoT2050 is an embedded industrial PC to connect industrial data sources with MindSphere. It allows you to connect with MindSphere and collect data from the field and then transfer it with encryption to MindSphere.
MindConnect IoT2050 has a compact design and can also be used for collecting and transferring data to MindSphere in smaller production environments. The device supports the transmission of encrypted data over a secured internet connection to enable cloud-based applications and services. For more information on MindConnect IoT2050, see MindConnect IoT2050 documentation.
Third-Party Elements¶
These are hardware devices in different form factors with different use case scenarios. The devices run an agent that is able to communicate with MindSphere.
Third-Party Agents¶
Agents can either be pre-installed software on specific devices or programmed for specific use cases. These agents enable connectivity with MindSphere.
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