With the popularity of the industrial Internet, industrial intelligent gateways and edge computing gateways have become indispensable equipment in industrial production. However, many people may get confused when choosing which one is more suitable for their needs. This article will introduce the characteristics of these two gateways in detail, and give suggestions for selection.
1. Industrial intelligent gateway
An industrial intelligent gateway is a device that can connect industrial equipment and IoT platforms. It can realize data acquisition, remote monitoring, automatic control and other functions. Compared with traditional data acquisition cards, industrial intelligent gateways have stronger data processing capabilities and network communication capabilities. It can remotely monitor and control industrial equipment through cloud platform or local server, so as to realize intelligent management. In addition, the industrial intelligent gateway also supports multiple protocols and interfaces, which can easily connect different types of industrial equipment.
2. Edge Computing Gateway
An edge computing gateway is a device that can integrate data collection, processing, and analysis functions. It can process and analyze data locally, and upload the results to the cloud platform or local server. Compared with industrial intelligent gateways, edge computing gateways have faster response speed and lower latency. It can reduce the amount of data transmission and network bandwidth occupation, thereby improving the reliability and security of the system. In addition, the edge computing gateway can also support a variety of applications and algorithms, and can be customized and developed according to different needs.
3. Which is better, the industrial intelligent gateway or the edge computing gateway?
Selecting a suitable industrial intelligent gateway or edge computing gateway needs to consider the following factors:
Application scenarios: Different application scenarios require different types of gateways. If multiple devices need to be monitored and controlled remotely, industrial intelligent gateways are more suitable; if fast response and low latency are required, edge computing gateways are more suitable.
Data processing capability: If you need to process a large amount of data or perform complex data analysis, you need to choose a gateway with powerful processing capabilities. This often means choosing an industrial smart gateway.
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