What is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?
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Automation and Internet Cloud Computing are evolving and merging into a space allowing for Artificial Intelligence (AI) programming to facilitate improvements in productivity and efficiency with many economic benefits.
Along with Internet Cloud computing and other advancements with the Internet, we are now in the middle of the next industrial revolution mining and turning data into information.
This period of evolution is called Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution which includes the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Transformation mechanisms that facilitate this evolved 4th generation period of Automation.
While the Industrial Internet of Things does fall under the Internet of Things (IoT) area of influence, the key difference is IIoT concentrates on the connection of machines and devices in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
IoT is commonly used to define consumer-based devices like Fitbits, and a wide range of smart home devices.
IIoT is about getting information that every single consumer need in their hands when they want it and Digital transformation is the digitization of a business in how we must move to a unified organize data space using the International Society of Automation standard for developing an automated interface between enterprise and control systems or ISA95.
The Industrial Internet of Things is all about interconnected instruments, sensors, and many other devices that are networked together and communicating with computer-driven industrial applications for many manufacturing and energy management areas of business.
IIoT is an evolution of a control system that allows for a significant improvement in automation by using cloud computing to enhance and optimize process controls.
Industrial IoT depends on many technologies but the key technologies primarily consist of Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Edge computing, and Data Mining.
1) Artificial intelligence or (AI) and machine learning or (ML) are fields that are part of computer science.
2) Cybersecurity technology becomes an important basic platform for IoT and IIoT enabling disconnected machines to physically connect and communicate in a secure method.
3) Cloud computing is basically using IT services and the files to be uploaded and downloaded from Internet-based servers.
4) Edge computing is a distributed computing model bringing data storage closer to the location where it is needed and optimizes sensors, industrial computers, and devices that are part of the IIoT system for publishing and consuming data for faster processing.
5) Data mining and analytics are about collating and examining large amounts of data stored from various parts of the enterprise.
Companies want to be more competitive, increase efficiency with just-in-time manufacturing in meeting higher customer demand with better inventory control. We can do all of this with the creation of the organizations’ overall automation a digital twin.
A digital twin is a virtual representation referring to a digital replication of the actual companies’ physical assets, processes in place, automation systems, and devices. The twin uses real-time data to enable learning and reasoning for improved decision making.
While we may benefit from a long list of benefits through the IIoT transformation, there are some concerns and risks we should be aware of.
Some of the potential risks of adopting IIoT are the expense of cost of data integration, lack of experience, and difficulty of implementation, and the devastating cyber threats.
In the long term, IIoT could more than pay for itself, but many organizations are still justifiably concerned about investing so much in IIoT.
On the bright side, the benefits of IIoT in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, mining, Oil and Gas, and retail are gaining ground and many companies are embracing this new paradigm for solutions in optimizing operations and personnel productivity.
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Excellent video Realpars! The community really wants to hear more about this topic! We posted our what is IIoT video almost 2 years ago and clearly there is still a lot to learn!
It's so amazing that you have a web site containing all of this information. Your team really helped us a lot!
That's very good to hear, Clint! Thanks a lot for your support.
Much awaited video from my side of Realpars. Needless to say "excellence at its best". Looking forward for same !
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Thanks a lot for your kind compliment! We are always extremely happy to hear such positive feedback! If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
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thanks for responding, we need more talking about the edge devices
As usual, ur vids are really easy to understand. Thanks!
Glad you think so!
I knew 0 about IIOT, now I know it all
ThankYou!
A good brief and instructive summary on IIOT. Thank you for sharing !
Glad you enjoyed it!
if I want to study IOT and IIOT and more about industry 4.0
I'm so excited by this concept, and motivated to work within a role of IIoT in the industry. I've got a particular interest in precision agriculture and greenhouse environmental anticipation and response.
Same here, I have been working on implementing this concept in agriculture from traditional agriculture up to protected
@@RoiHP where are your projects? It sounds like fascinating work.
Do you offer a complete IIoT course?
I would attend a full IIoT course with you guys
Great summary and particularly excellent illustrations. You list data integration as a primary obstacle but that is also where the primary benefits are.
Hi Sheryl,
Thanks a lot for your kind compliment! We are always extremely happy to hear such positive feedback! If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
Happy learning!
I have a few questions I wanted to ask.
1. What are the potential cyber threats to IIOT?
2. Where does data analytics fit in the pyramid that was shown in 7:03?
3. Can we initiate the IIOT as a standalone monitoring system? Is it profitable for the client?
4. How about manufacturing equipment that do not have PLC integration. How do we collect data from those?
5. What is the average ROI for a typical IIOT deployment on used cases?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Muheet,
Thanks for your comment and great questions!
I will happily go ahead and pass this on to our course developers, hopefully they can answer all your questions in depth in one of our future video courses.
Nice information about upcoming technology in industry. Thanks Real Pars for valuable information.
You're very welcome!
It's interesting but I need to repeat it for understand all details. Thanks real pars.
No worries! Glad it was helpful. Happy learning!
@@realpars you know really you help me to remember what I studied in university since 1999 (instrumentation in industry). I will happy if you give me lessons of gadge, translator and other instruments. Thank you real pars.
I'm enjoying your videos so much, hope that u continue
We're very glad to hear that!
Thank you for the video. As an engineer on a company that specialize in agricultural automation systems, and looking forward for the future of the sector, I am very much interested on the subject. I have some notions on ML (online courses... a bit of tinkering...) and can appreciate the potential (for example, optimizing irrigation extrapolating on the actual data we have on evapotranspiration). Any courses?
Not yet! But rest assured we will in the future and AI and Machine Learning increase in use in the industrial automation space. Thank you for your suggestion, and it will be passed on to our developer team. On a related note, IIoT is much more than AI/ML and represents the infrastructure required for an AI/ML computing environment. Your irrigation example is just one of many practical uses of ML that are on the horizon. It certainly is a great time to be an automation engineer!
Great clip VDO is easy understood .
Glad to hear that!
Incredible video! Thank you
You're very welcome! Happy learning
Thank you!
Thanks for this excellent video, can I know what topics specifically should I want to study deeply to start a research project from IIoT as a mechatronics engineer ?
Thank you. Well explained
You are welcome!
For an entrepreneur, what is the best field to choose from, Software engineering, Artificial Intelligence, IOT and IIOT?
Thanks for this excellent introduction to IIoT, I would like to know if you have any video on the differents steps to manage the implementation of IIoT when we lack experience and expertise ?
Hi Osée,
Thanks for your comment!
We currently do not have a full video course on that, but it's a great topic suggestion! I will happily pass this on to our course developers for possible future video courses.
Thanks for hsaring and happy learning!
Good! Thx realpars
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Love this channel it's made Me to explore More
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Thanks for sharing this video!! Which program do you use to do the animation effects ?
You're very welcome! Regarding your question, I'm actually not sure about that as those are created by our graphics and animation department.
Would love to see you guys create an introduction video to Beckhoff Automation
Hi Tanuja!
Thanks for your comment and your suggestion. I will pass this on to our course developers!
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Excellent video! I hope that it is ok to use this video in my upcoming IIoT trainings?
Hi Peter,
We're glad you found RealPars videos useful; you can share our video as long as it remains unmodified, tagged and credited back to us.
Hope this helps! If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know - I’m more than happy to help!
I am glad that there is a place called RealPars where you can learn. Do you offer courses on IIOT?
Thanks for your comment! We indeed have a course on IOT in our course library. Feel free to check that out over here learn.realpars.com/enrollments?q=IIOT&status=all
Happy learning!
Very informative video, could you please make an video in IIoT protocol & the components are used in cloud to manipulate the Industrial Data.
Thanks for your support, and for sharing your topic suggestion with us. We will happily add this to the list.
Any examples of protocol that conforms to ISA 95 and also can be used for exporting PLC data via cloud platforms?
Hello Shreeraj,
Good question. MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport), is a standard messaging protocol for IoT / IIoT.
Wally Gastreich Thanks Wally !,
Thank you for the video Realpars. I would like to ask, what skill needed to face the IIoT? Does knowledge in programming language will be useful? If it does, what is the programming language that will be used in IIoT? What other skills needed to complement programming skill to face Industry 4.0 era? Thank you for the answers..
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I want the answer please😅😅
Hi there,
Thank you for your question, and our apologies for the delay in our response - your message must have slipped through the cracks. I want to emphasize the importance of understanding programming languages and computer science in this context. It's essential. Now, which programming languages are necessary? We covered this in the video at the 3:16-minute mark, outlining the types of languages and knowledge you should acquire. Additionally, hands-on practice with the equipment is crucial-practice, practice, and more practice.
Many highly compensated engineers have extensive experience not only in programming design but also in the field, specifically in the installation and commissioning of these products. To kickstart your journey, you should apply your educational knowledge and dedicate at least five years to practical experience.
At RealPars, where we are dedicated to being a learning platform, our Pro Membership offers not only straightforward, easy-to-follow lessons but also content crafted by a team of seasoned professionals with substantial hands-on experience. Feel free to check that out over here www.realpars.com
Happy learning!
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Thanks for this video
Most welcome!
Great video, thanks a lot
Glad you liked it!
thanks for information! 🙂
You're very welcome, Alex!
Thank you, sir.
You're very welcome!
Plz make more vedio on iiot with all types example which is based on manufacturing and power sector..thankyou
Hey!
Thanks for your comment and your suggestion. I will pass this on to our course developers!
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Thanks.
hello from the netherlands!
Great Video, Do you have a video explaining how to connect a PLC with the cloud?
Not yet, but we are working on it! Siemens offers their Scalance Cloud Connector device, which allows this to be done quickly. Other companies, such as Phoenix Contact, Rockwell, and Opto22 also offer devices to facility cloud connections and computing.
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Please make a video on BASIC design for iiot and how to implement it
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Excellent video
Thank you!
Best explanation of this topic out there. Well done as always
That's great to hear, Jacob! Thanks a lot.
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Hi, what is the role of Edge computing mentioned in the video?
Edge computing is concerned with bringing data storage and analysis closer to the unit operations o reduce latency time. Edge computing is a structural network paradigm and has grown to encompass several definitions. The critical consideration is that when cloud computing is involved, care must be taken to ensure that the network design minimizes data store and fetch times so that calculations, analysis, and other tasks are not adversely affected.
Thank you.
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Thanks for the video... I'm an automation engineer so I want to learn more about IIOT from where I can learn ? Any course??
Thank you for your kind comment! We certainly do, we have a couple of course series on IIOT, including a couple of free ones, feel free to check those out over here learn.realpars.com/collections?q=IIOT
Happy learnign!
I AM REALLY CONFUSED ABOUT CPS AND IIOT , APPRCAITED TO EXPLAIN
May I know please how we can ensure the interprobabilty between many system of IoT (with/ without open API and talq certification) ?
Thanks for your question, Simo! That would actually make for a great video courses. I will go ahead and pass it on as a topic suggestion for our course developers. Hopefully, we are able to create a video course covering this in the near future.
@@realpars Many many thanks, a video on this topic would be highly appreciated.
Very nice video. Kindly tell me which simulator or emulator is best for research in the field of IIOT
IIoT is not a piece of hardware or a product with a model number. It is an approach to collecting and disseminating data throughout the organization. If you want to investigate IIoT and how a simple system can be constructed, you can purchase the PLCNext Starter Kit from marketplace.realpars.com and use free NodeRed software to create applications that can obtain data from the PLCNext system and store data in the cloud. You will only need to provide your own cloud storage site (Google Cloud, etc.).
Can you tell me more about the difference between IoT and IIoT from where safety
Hamed, in my opinion, the main difference when considering IoT in Home Automation, that is at some level compared with IIoT, is the lack of a real standard (once we have zigbee, zwave, wifi, bluetooth, enocean, etc...) and the decision maker is most of the time a non expert homeowner, that does not have all the concerns/knowledge about security issues.
@@crlehfeld2 Thanks a lot
This video help me understand a lot, i want know also what is the programming language used commonly for in industrial. ?
Hi there,
Great to hear that, thanks for your comment!
We mostly use Ladder language. Hope this helps! If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know - I’m more than happy to help!
Hello, MQTT is a common protocol used in IoT | IIoT.
Dear sir, What are the limitations & advantages of GPRS Gateway over RTU Unit & which one is better in Oil & Gas sector? please explain or you can share any link of the same.
Thanks for your comment, Naween! That's a great topic suggestion, I will happily go ahead and forward this to our course developers.
This Industry 4.0 concept is being implemented by Siemens only,the modbus technology is quiet common...
Is there currently any available training for IIOT or are we still pioneering with it?
Realpars is currently developing videos focusing on IIOT. A couple are available already at learn.realpars.com. There is a blog post available at realpars.com/iiot/. These courses are excellent to become familiar with the basics of IIOT.
This still a relatively new field. Be careful; IIOT is a concept that means a lot of different things to different people. A good understanding of IIOT requires a solid foundation in networks, cybersecurity, communication protocols, and simulations. Robotics, "big data", cloud computing, and additive manufacturing are also pertinent topics for IIOT.
@@realpars coming from a control & instrumentation background it almost seems better to stay focused on that 🤔 tho it wont be long until this is used in the oil, gas & energy sector... surely
Are the connections depicted in your diagrams as 0101010101 wireless?
Hello Daniel. Thank you for your question. The connections showing the binary data could be wired or wireless connections. - Wally
very informative video
Glad you think so!
I also teach Industrial Automation. Your videos guide me a lot. I am impressed by the animation in your videos. Generally i refer your videos to my students 🙂.
Keep it up good work.👍👍
Which networking technology prefered (Now and in the Future) for IIoT, Ethernet or TSN?
Hello Bilal: See my reply to SatyaNarayana Venkataabove.
is FIS ( factory information system) is a IIOT example ?
Prehaps. FIS refers to an approach for generating and sharing data and information (the "what")at the factory floor level. IIoT refers to the structure by which such data and information travels (the "how) between the points of generation (providers) and the users (consumers) of the data and information.
@@realpars yes or no??
Hi, can provide a real arguments that can convince any industry to invest in IIoT ? and what will be the real added value to do such a move other than just being more STYLISH :)?
Thanks for your comment, Hamid! I will be happy to pass this on to our course developers, hopefully they can create an entire video course on this.
Thanks for sharing and happy learning!
Is this all about taking data from the machines by using the technologies in IIoT and enhancing the perfomance of the machines by examining into the data right ? In simple words, can we called it as a data quality in digital production ?
Hello Bollineni, yes, I believe you have provided an excellent summary and analogy. IIoT collects as much data as possible to represent a digital twin to allow AI to perform analysis and feed out results to IIoT layers to increase the quality and quantity of production. Thank you for your good question.
Can you provide information on IIoT application in High Mix Low Volume manufacturing?
Thanks for your topic suggestion, Ray! I will happily pass this on to our course developers.
Excellent video and quite informative. I have two questions
1.should the deployment be on cloud or On premise will be better
2. Will managed services approach better suited for IIoT
Also, if you can provide some real time implementation examples...
Hello Abhishek
For your first question, there a many factors as to which need to be answered. I found thus website to be helpful. behrtech.com/blog/on-premises-vs-cloud-iot-deployment-which-is-best/
The second question may be addressed by a few questions regarding company technical capabilities and resources also outlined in the above website listing example. IIoT is new to many companies and there are just a few qualified Integration Companies involved.
Sorry we don't have "Real-time" examples available better to search the Web for companies who have deployed. Thank you for your questions.
cool，thx'
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Hey!
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Good video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Does realpars provide iiot course?
There is a blog post available at realpars.com/iiot/. There are additional IIOT videos at learn.realpars.com nad additional courses are being developed.
Hello! What is the scope of studying IIOT for a mechanical engineer? What types of roles or jobs they can get?
IIoT is a collection of Technolgies that work together to efficiently move data from where it is produced to where it is needed. A thorough understanding of plant-level sensors and devices, OT/automation networks, network devices, communication protocols (OPC-UA, MQTT, etc.), edge computing, and cloud structures would be a good place to start. Realpars is a good place to start for training for the automation related topics. Other platforms, such as Coursera and others can help with the networking and cloud topics.
@@realpars Thank you, Have a nice day!
What is the difference between IIoT and SCADA? I think this is one of the concerns of investing in IIoT as it looks like that SCADA can do what IIoT can. It is like the additional performance is not worth the investment.
Hello Jason, at time 6:46 in the video, I briefly provide an answer to this very good and often asked question. IIOT addresses all aspects of the Automation Pyramid, starting at the plant floor sensors through SCADA to ERP data areas. It suggests all of these layers have a common protocol communicating to a common data source and then expands into new objectives using machine learning, data science, and real-time analytics. I hope this helps.
@@wgastreich that was very subtle. So you mean from the fourth to the top layer, IIoT integrates all those 4 layers using a common protocol?
what communication protocols does IIOT use?
Hi Antonio,
Thanks for your comment!
This makes for a great topic suggestion for possible future video courses, I will happily forward this to our course developers!
Thanks for sharing and happy learning!
Please suggest a course for IIoT
Thank you for your comment! Sure, we have the following courses focus around Industrial IoT, learn.realpars.com/collections/iot
Feel free to check those out!
The IIoT may make businesses more responsive, but could also open up critical national infrastructure to the risk of cyber attack.
What are the options of security for industrial organisation deploying IoT systems as they may not be having full hardware and software control.
depents of the protocol, but they still working on it, that is why not all the companys take that risk, the main strength of IIOT is realtime update MQTT is well Know for it if you add more security than TLS OR SSL and more user autentifications code is not gonna be lightweigt, but AVEVA of Schneider, ABB ac500, Yokowaga, Siemens and Ewon they have IIOT as a service so, i still belive that as the market grow more effords will be made in order to protect fron cyber attack so there is always good to give the chance to IIOT and see whats IIOT in 2021 is gonna bring us, in the worst case you could use in no critical process of your plant and helps you to replace MOXA equitment.
@@DavidMiguelHerreraTenorio Yeah my company is dealing with Ewon systems and interfacing it with our internal systems for remote diagnostics
Hello
Can you tell me how cyber security is provided in iiot?
Great topic suggestion! I will pass it on to our course developers.
Automated industry will be the future
Good keep going
Thank you!
what are the main problems of IIOT that should be analysed and improved?
Hi Narek,
Thanks for your comment!
That's a great question, and would actually make for a perfect topic suggestion for a future video course. I will happily pass this on to our course developers!
Thanks for sharing and happy learning!
@@realpars thank you very much, can’t wait for the upcoming video ☺️
Hello,
Can you make a movie about conversion from Step 5 to TIA portal?
Hi Alexander!
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What is the difference between IIoT and OT (Operational Technology)? Are they the same thing?
Thank you for your inquiry. As mentioned in our video, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) represents a cutting-edge fourth-generation automation system that focuses on linking machines and devices within industries such as manufacturing. According to various sources online, "OT" refers to the utilization of hardware and software to manage industrial equipment. Hence, while IIoT falls within the scope of the OT definition, it is distinct from OT, which may encompass IIoT within its framework.
We hope this information contributes to your learning journey with RealPars!
Thank you for providing such insightful information! I appreciate the clarification regarding the distinction between IIoT and OT. It's fascinating to understand how IIoT is a subset within the broader OT framework. This adds depth to my comprehension. I look forward to further exploring these concepts in our continued learning with RealPars!@@realpars
Nice
Thank you!
What is the difference between edge computing and cloud computing?
Thanks for your comment!
This would make for a great topic suggestion, I will make sure to forward this to our course developers!
Happy learning!
Hello,
Edge computing is about processing real-time data near the source, which is considered the "edge" of the network. Cloud uses various development platforms, storage, and servers through internet connections. And often where AI functions are deployed for overall business optimization occurs.
@@wgastreich Nice info dude, can u tell me the practical example of edge computing? i mean like in real life
how AI is incorporated in IIOT to benefit the manufacturing sector?
Great question! Thank you for sharing, I will happily go ahead and forward this to our course developers as a topic suggestion.
Thank you for sharing!
Can you please dive deep to digital twin and its virtual representation?
Great suggestion! I will happily go ahead and forward this to our course developers. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for giving suxh detailed explaination , i am curious as i am getting iiot as a stream option in india , And i was confused whether it will good to choose this occupation
Usar ke andar?
@@acrux4556 yes
Branch upgrade hui kya ya abhi bhi iiot hai
Very Nice presentation. Thank you. This is very timely for what my client has created with for the DoD over the several years. As you probably know, the US Department of Defense (DoD) gave to the world INDUSTRY 4.0 by inventing the TRANSISTOR in the 1940's and the INTERNET within a couple of decades later. Then, they realized INDUSTRY 4.0's shortcomings and delivered the BluEdge (code name) technology because they needed a software architecture with autonomous & intelligent "bottom-up" computing at the "Edge of the Cloud". This enabled to address and resolve INDUSTRY's 4.0 conundrum. That is, "top-down" controlled networks & protocols within an exploding number of smart devices generating data with no ability to support "Bottom-Up" solutions. This is a significant conundrum that is bound to haunt INDUSTRY 4.0 as its use is spread by the undergoing developments in the industry at the present time. However, this can be avoided if BluEdge's generation of intelligent swarming swarming networks will be used. BluEdge's swarming networks, when used by conventional "top-down" controlled networks, will be able to supply "bottom-up" solutions autonomously. In essence, such swarming networks will augment the conventional networks in their mission with limited and vital data related to unpredictable last moment events. This will be similar to what swarms of nature do.
Thank you.
So IIoT is just SCADA with Wi-Fi?
Hello RightNow. IIoT using SCADA data derived from the cloud, I get what you are asking., but It's much more. It's a new generation or evolution of the way things are interconnected and how data is collected, analyzed, and interchanged for automation in a common data namespace where PLC/HMI, SCADA, MES, ERP, and Cloud exchange data and where cloud AI functions generate new programming for the plant floor to help optimize product efficiency - digital transformation. It is referred to as Industry 4.0 in Europe or Fourth Industrial Revolution. See, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Industrial_Revolution#Third_Industrial_Revolution more about where we were and where we are today with IIoT.
@@wgastreich That sounds like a lot of marketing buzzword soup to me. This reminds me of "Web 2.0" - it wasn't actually anything new, it was just a new paradigm for using existing tools in ways that weren't common to use them yet.
Not bad!
But tou guys should have a quick peak at Intellic Integration.
Just sayin ;)
Thanks for the suggestion, Anders!
Yes, I have. A good contact for an IIoT Integration Company.
So you diminished the function of MES to warehouse management and ERP being an accounting system? That's taking a lot od credibility from the content of the whole video as ghere might be other,ldt's call them, inaccuracies
Thank you for your question. To assist you better, could you please provide more details? If you specify which aspect of the video you're interested in learning more about, we can offer more targeted assistance. We're here to help you learn and engage with the content effectively.
what equipment and software would be used to perform an IIoT installation?
IIoT is a design strategy built around ethernet (and internet) connected devices. So to answer your question, a complete IIoT installation would include sensors, controllers, and computers that can be connected via TCP/IP interfaces. These connections require network switches and other devices designed to create a secure network infrastructure. Software requirements range from that required to program the logic in the controllers, communication interfaces (like OPC UA, MQTT, etc.), and data acquisition, visualization, and analysis software.
@@realpars Thank you!