IoT Platform

The Bacsoft IoT Platform is a solution designed to simplify the complexity and mitigate the risks associated with IoT implementation. It offers instant wireless connectivity for legacy infrastructure, a secure IoT cloud, and a visual Application Builder for code-free web and mobile HMI. This versatile platform is suitable for small, medium, and large companies across a range of professions and industries, including industrial automation, water management, energy management, agriculture, and equipment vendors.

Key Features

Smart Communications Controllers: According to the vendor, the platform provides instant connectivity for any device or sensor through built-in support for a wide variety of devices, interfaces, and protocols. It ensures reliable connectivity even in challenging conditions and offers advanced features such as reliable bi-directional 4G cellular communications and self-recovery mechanisms.

IoT Cloud: The vendor claims that the IoT Cloud handles all aspects of communications, application execution, data storage, security, and auditing. It provides remote command and control capabilities in near real-time, features an event-driven engine for alerts and alarms, and supports simple integration with third-party applications and SCADA systems. The platform also offers scalability, reliability, and server redundancy.

Application Builder: According to the vendor, the Application Builder enables the building of customized IoT applications without coding. It allows rapid development of a rich HMI with visual dashboards, multi-channel alerts, and complex logic. The platform deploys applications to mobile devices, web browsers, and SCADA systems, providing full control over alerts, including defining recipients and complex logic. It also offers business intelligence capabilities for data analysis and visualization.

Reliable Cellular Connectivity: The vendor states that the platform provides bi-directional 4G cellular communications, ensuring reliable connectivity under all conditions. It manages connectivity to the IoT Cloud, including self-recovery mechanisms.

End to End Security: According to the vendor, the platform secures communication between Smart Communications Controllers and the IoT Cloud using TLS encryption. It supports the installation of private, self-signed certificates and manages the connection with the PLC or sensor, eliminating the need for querying over the air. The platform also verifies the server during each connection to enhance security.

Suitable for All Locations and Conditions: The vendor claims that the platform is available in low-power models for areas with unreliable or unavailable power grids. It offers up to seven years of autonomous operation and is housed in a robust IP68 enclosure for installation in any location. The platform is suitable for various industries and environments, from remote pipelines to electrical towers.

Seamless SCADA Integration: According to the vendor, the platform supports integration with third-party applications via SOAP and ModbusTCP protocols and OPC Server functionality. It enables integration with existing SCADA implementations and provides flexible APIs for seamless communication.

Code-Free Custom Applications: The vendor claims that the platform enables rapid development of customized web and mobile HMI without coding. It includes a drag and drop interface for easy application design and allows the creation of dashboards with customizable widgets, such as charts, graphs, alarms, notifications, and maps.

Alerts Anywhere, Anytime: According to the vendor, the platform provides full control over alerts, including display in the application, messaging, and email notifications. It allows defining recipients and complex logic for alert distribution and enables alerts for users with offline time windows or infrequent system access.