Industrial IoT & Edge Computing Solutions — IPCtech
Industrial IoT gateways and edge AI computers for data collection, predictive maintenance, and smart factory connectivity - MODBUS, CAN Bus, MQTT.
Embedded gateways and edge AI computers that collect, process, and analyze machine data in real time — enabling predictive maintenance, OEE optimization, and Industry 4.0 connectivity.
Industry Challenges
Legacy machines are invisible to the network
Impact: 70% of factory equipment worldwide is over 15 years old with no native Ethernet. These machines hold critical production data that cannot be accessed by modern analytics platforms.
IPCtech Solution: IPCtech IIoT gateways bridge RS232/485 legacy interfaces to Ethernet, converting MODBUS RTU to MQTT/OPC UA. Onboard edge processing filters and enriches data before sending to cloud or on-premise platforms.
Cloud-only analytics introduce unacceptable latency
Impact: Sending vibration sensor data to the cloud for analysis adds 200-500ms round-trip latency. A bearing failure that takes 2 seconds to develop will already be catastrophic before the cloud alarm fires.
IPCtech Solution: IPCtech Edge AI computers run anomaly detection models locally at the machine. Inference completes in <10ms, enabling sub-second alerts for critical failures. Only aggregated results are sent to the cloud.
Multiple protocols create integration chaos
Impact: A typical factory runs MODBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CAN Bus, and proprietary protocols simultaneously. No single device can talk to all of them.
IPCtech Solution: IPCtech industrial computers support RS232/485 (MODBUS RTU/ASCII), CAN Bus (CANopen, SAE J1939), and Ethernet (MODBUS TCP, OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET) — acting as a universal protocol bridge.
Technical Requirements & Product Mapping
| Requirement | Specification | IPCtech Product Line |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-protocol gateway | MODBUS RTU/TCP, CAN, OPC UA, MQTT | B5000/B8000 Series |
| Edge AI inference | Local ML model execution, <10ms latency | B7100 Edge AI |
| SD card / mSATA storage | Local data buffer for network outages | All Box PC models |
| Low power consumption | 10-35W for fanless, always-on operation | B5000/B8000 Series |
| DIN-rail mount | Compact installation in control cabinets | B5000 Series |
| Dual SIM 4G/5G backup | Cellular failover for remote sites | B8000 Series |
Recommended Products
| Model | Product | Why This Model |
|---|---|---|
| QY-B5400 | IP66 IIoT Gateway Box PC | Rugged edge gateway for factory floor. 6×COM for MODBUS RTU PLC connections, 2×GigE for MODBUS TCP/OPC UA, DC 9-36V power, -20°C to 60°C. |
| QY-B7100 | Edge AI Computer | GPU-accelerated edge AI for predictive maintenance. Runs vibration analysis, thermal anomaly detection, and acoustic monitoring models locally at the machine. |
| QY-B8000 | High-Performance Edge Computer | Intel 10th Gen processing for compute-intensive edge analytics. Dual SIM 4G/5G for remote site connectivity, RAID storage option for data logging. |
Typical Deployment Architecture
Factory machines (MODBUS RTU/CAN Bus) → B5400 edge gateways (protocol conversion, data normalization, MQTT publishing) → B7100 Edge AI (real-time anomaly detection) → Local MQTT broker / OPC UA server → Cloud analytics platform (AWS IoT / Azure IoT / on-premise)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What industrial protocols do IPCtech IIoT gateways support?
IPCtech gateways support MODBUS RTU/ASCII/TCP, CAN Bus (CANopen, SAE J1939), OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP. Custom protocol drivers can be developed for proprietary equipment.
Q: Can the edge computer buffer data if the network goes down?
Yes. IPCtech edge gateways include local storage (mSATA SSD or SD card) with store-and-forward capability. Data is buffered locally during network outages and automatically forwarded when connectivity is restored — no data loss.
Q: Do you support Azure IoT Edge and AWS IoT Greengrass?
Yes. IPCtech edge computers are certified for both Azure IoT Edge and AWS IoT Greengrass. We can pre-install the runtime environment and provide configuration support.
Q: How do you handle security for edge devices?
IPCtech edge gateways support TPM 2.0 hardware security, secure boot, encrypted storage, TLS 1.3 for MQTT/OPC UA communication, and X.509 certificate-based device authentication. Remote device management via Azure IoT Hub or AWS IoT Core.
Q: Can one gateway handle multiple machines?
Yes. A single IPCtech B5400 gateway with 6 COM ports and 2 Ethernet ports can connect to 8-12 machines simultaneously, depending on data rate and protocol. For larger deployments, we recommend one gateway per production cell with aggregated uplink.
FAQ
What industrial protocols do IPCtech IIoT gateways support?
IPCtech gateways support MODBUS RTU/ASCII/TCP, CAN Bus (CANopen, SAE J1939), OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP. Custom protocol drivers can be developed for proprietary equipment.
Can the edge computer buffer data if the network goes down?
Yes. IPCtech edge gateways include local storage (mSATA SSD or SD card) with store-and-forward capability. Data is buffered locally during network outages and automatically forwarded when connectivity is restored — no data loss.
Do you support Azure IoT Edge and AWS IoT Greengrass?
Yes. IPCtech edge computers are certified for both Azure IoT Edge and AWS IoT Greengrass. We can pre-install the runtime environment and provide configuration support.
How do you handle security for edge devices?
IPCtech edge gateways support TPM 2.0 hardware security, secure boot, encrypted storage, TLS 1.3 for MQTT/OPC UA communication, and X.509 certificate-based device authentication. Remote device management via Azure IoT Hub or AWS IoT Core.
Can one gateway handle multiple machines?
Yes. A single IPCtech B5400 gateway with 6 COM ports and 2 Ethernet ports can connect to 8-12 machines simultaneously, depending on data rate and protocol. For larger deployments, we recommend one gateway per production cell with aggregated uplink.