Industrial Automation

SIA Connect: collects data from PLCs, stores it in a database, and sends it via OPC UA and MQTT to IT

Key features:

  • Wide compatibility: Supports 30+ industrial protocols, including platforms such as Siemens (S7, LOGO!), Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Beckhoff ADS, Keyence, M-Bus, as well as standards like Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet (for BMS/HVAC), and OPC UA.
  • No-code/low-code integration: Communication configuration and data flows are set up in an intuitive web interface. You can configure basic IT/OT integration in about ~5 minutes (depending on the number of points and protocols).
  • Bidirectional communication: You can not only collect data and send it to the cloud (e.g., Azure, AWS) or to databases, but also send values/parameters back (depending on the connector used).
  • Security and reliability: The device ensures secure data transfer using TLS encryption and certificate management (optionally also via DigiCert IoT Trust), and allows you to manage user access based on roles as well as by specific communication protocol.
  • Flexible deployment: You can choose between:
      • or a purely software version SIA Connect SW (ANY-Ware), which can be deployed on a PC/server or embedded device – natively on Linux (including Yocto) and in a virtual environment, or as a Docker container (on Windows and macOS via Docker only).

  • SIA Connect schema

What Can You Use SIA Connect For?

The purpose of the SIA Connect is to create a bridge between machines/devices and higher-level systems. It is typically used for:

  • Data collection and archiving from PLCs, sensors, or robots (e.g., Universal Robots)
  • Data transfer to databases such as MS SQL, MySQL, InfluxDB, or PostgreSQL for subsequent analysis and visualization (e.g., in Grafana)
  • Connectivity to IIoT platforms and clouds for remote monitoring and as a data foundation for predictive maintenance
  • Connecting systems from different manufacturers—for example, communication between Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs (including protocol conversion / data unification via OPC UA)

SIA Connect HW - use case

Who Benefits Most from SIA Connect?

SIA Connect products are an ideal choice for:

  • System integrators who need to connect diverse customer technologies quickly and reliably.
  • Machine builders (OEMs) who want to add modern IIoT capabilities and remote monitoring to their equipment.
  • Building and energy managers (BMS) for consumption monitoring and HVAC technology integration.
  • Small, medium, and large manufacturing companies that want to kick-start data collection using a simple, scalable tool.
  • Companies that prefer perpetual licenses:
    • SIA Connect HW is available with a perpetual license
    • and for SIA Connect SW, you can choose either an annual subscription or a perpetual license as needed

Take Control of Your Production Data — Fast, Secure, and Without Unnecessary Coding

Do you prefer a ready-made solution in a single box, or would you rather install it on your own hardware? SIA Connect offers both:

  • SIA Connect HW – compact plug-and-play device for up to 500 collected values (items).SIA Connect HW

SIA Connect HW

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  • SIA Connect SW – flexible software for any platform supporting up to 7500+ collected values (items).

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If you have technical questions, please contact our technical support at: support@foxon.cz.

Interested in a long-term contract or larger volume? Email us at enquiry@foxon.cz or get in touch with your regional sales representative.

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