Does Connext offer any data protocol conversion?
Yes, Connext does offer data protocol conversion capabilities. It supports multiple protocols and can perform conversion to OPC UA, MQTT, or log data to a SQL database (local or cloud).
What are the drivers available with Connext?
Connext offers multiple drivers packages. Please refer to the User Manual for a complete list.
How does the user deploy the Connext core to a Linux OS? Is it similar to running a Web HMI project where you copy files over to the OS and run that file, but this project is just without visualization?
Yes, that is correct. Connext it's similar to Web HMI deployment but without the visualization component.
Does Connext offer a store-and-forward feature for database logging?
Yes, Connext has built-in store-and-forward functionality that operates for any database recording task. In the event of a lost connection to a database server on a separate network server, Connext automatically generate local XML files containing the data pending transmission to the database. Once the database connection is reestablished, Connext synchronize the database from the XML files and subsequently delete them.
What types of equipment can Connext connect to?
Connext can connect to most equipment and is extensible for additional protocols. There are many driver packs available for various industries, including Industrial Automation, Buildings and Facilities, Telemetry, and IIoT.
How does Connext simplify configuration and communication with field devices or PLCs?
Each Connext communication protocol supports automatic tag importing from the field device or PLC, facilitating smoother and faster communication and configuration without the need for manual setup.
Is Connext cross-platform?
Connext can run on both Windows and Linux operating systems across various hardware configurations, providing the same capabilities regardless of the operating system used.
How does Connext handle data collection and storage?
The Connext server can optionally record data directly to a local database or in the cloud using integrated historian and data logger functions. The historian stores data in a time-series format, while the data logger offers data recorded in tables. Additionally, Connext interfaces seamlessly with popular databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Azure.