The HighByte Intelligence Hub is designed to manage complex industrial data at the edge. It connects to diverse systems (PLCs, SCADA) via protocols like OPC UA and MQTT, offering no-code data modeling, transformation, and secure delivery to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or enterprise systems. Its scalable architecture ensures reliable data governance, making it ideal for Industrial 4.0 deployments.
Industrial 4.0 drives smart manufacturing through IoT, automation, and data analytics. The ARMxy BL340 Series Edge Gateway combined with the HighByte Intelligence Hub, a leading Industrial DataOps platform, creates a powerful edge-to-cloud solution. The BL340 excels in data acquisition and edge computing, while the HighByte Intelligence Hub standardizes and distributes industrial data, enabling seamless integration for applications like automation, energy systems, and rail transport.
Hardware:
Allwinner T507-H quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU (1.4 GHz).
8/16 GB eMMC, 1/2 GB DDR4.
Interfaces: 1-3x 10/100M Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, optional HDMI, Mini PCIe (4G/WiFi), X/Y I/O boards (RS485, CAN, DI/DO, AI/AO, PT100).
DIN35 rail-mounted, IP30, -40°C to 85°C, EMC-compliant (GB/T 9254, IEC 61000-4).
Software:
Supports Linux-4.9.170, Ubuntu 20.04, Android 10, Docker, Node-RED, Qt-5.12.5.
Pre-installed BLloTLink for protocol conversion (Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT) and cloud integration (AWS IoT Core, ThingsBoard).
BLRAT for remote access and maintenance.
Applications: IoT gateways, industrial control, photovoltaic systems, energy storage, rail transport.
Core Features:
Connects to industrial systems via OPC UA, MQTT, REST, SQL.
No-code interface for real-time data modeling and standardization.
Transforms data (filtering, aggregation) using built-in tools or JavaScript.
Configurable pipelines for event-driven or scheduled data delivery to AWS, Azure, or SCADA.
Store-and-forward ensures data integrity during network disruptions.
Scalability: Manages thousands of data points with reusable templates.
Governance: Role-based access, audit trails, and centralized management.
Edge: BL340 collects data from sensors/PLCs using I/O boards and BLloTLink.
DataOps: HighByte Intelligence Hub, deployed on BL340 or an edge server, models and processes data.
Cloud/Enterprise: Standardized data is sent to cloud platforms or SCADA for analytics and visualization.
Hardware Setup:
Deploy BL340 (e.g., BL342B with 3 Ethernet ports, X23 for 4 RS485, Y51 for PT100).
Connect to power (9-36 VDC), sensors, and networks (Ethernet/4G).
Software Configuration:
Run Ubuntu 20.04 on BL340 with BLloTLink for protocol conversion (e.g., Modbus to MQTT).
Install HighByte Intelligence Hub via Docker.
Data Modeling:
Use HighByte’s no-code interface to create asset models, standardize data, and add metadata (e.g., asset ID, units).
Aggregate data (e.g., 1-minute averages) to optimize bandwidth.
Data Distribution:
Configure pipelines to send data to AWS IoT Core or Ignition SCADA.
Enable store-and-forward for reliability.
Application Development:
Use Node-RED for IoT workflows (e.g., threshold alerts).
Develop Qt-based HMIs for local displays via HDMI.
Remote Management:
Use BLRAT for BL340 maintenance.
Monitor pipelines via HighByte’s management portal.
Interoperability: Supports legacy and modern protocols, ensuring seamless OT-IT integration.
Scalability: Modular BL340 I/O and HighByte templates handle multi-site deployments.
Reliability: BL340’s rugged design and HighByte’s store-and-forward ensure uptime.
Efficiency: No-code tools (HighByte, Node-RED) reduce development time.
Cost-Effective: Competitive BL340 pricing and HighByte’s subscription model (from $17,500/year).
Photovoltaic Systems:
BL340 with X26 (8 DI) and Y31 (4 AI) monitors solar inverters.
HighByte aggregates data and sends it to AWS for predictive maintenance.
Outcome: Optimized energy output, reduced downtime.
Industrial Automation:
BL342A with X20 (4 RS485) connects PLCs to SCADA via OPC UA.
HighByte standardizes data; BLRAT enables remote diagnostics.
Outcome: Enhanced production visibility, lower maintenance costs.
Rail Transport:
BL341B with Y58 (thermocouples) monitors train systems.
HighByte contextualizes data for cloud-based diagnostics.
Outcome: Improved safety, predictive maintenance.
The ARMxy BL340 Edge Gateway and HighByte Intelligence Hub deliver a robust Industrial 4.0 solution, combining edge computing with advanced data management. The BL340’s versatile hardware and software enable efficient data collection, while HighByte ensures standardized, secure data flows to enterprise systems. This synergy drives operational efficiency and innovation across industries.
