Sensors translate environmental values into data. The result is called measurement value. But measurement value have to fulfil certain purposes an thus undergo a complex transformation process: scaling, checking, comparing, transforming, storing, reporting,…
We compare 3 methods how this transformation processcan be organized. As an example we take the temperature documentation of a climate chamber in a database.
Method 1: USB data logger with pc software
Method 2: individual application written for database integration
Method 3: Integration using the Lufft I-BOX
| Methode 1: USB data logger with pc software |
Methode 2: Indiv. application |
Methode 3: Integration using Lufft I-BOX |
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| Required devices |
data logger pc software application |
data logger database server software application (e.g. script) an a server |
Sensor (with Ethernet) Lufft I-BOX database server |
| Configuration | refer to data logger and aoftware manual |
software development |
App configuration |
| Pros | convenient method | highly configurable |
Plug-And-Play. Cost effective. Flexible. |
| Cons | PC is not made for server applications (restart, failover, etc.). Capabilities are lmitied, see data logger and software manual. |
Software development and maintenance is depending on the availability of the developer. The solution is hard to reuse. |
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The Lufft I-BOX delvers a new way to integration sensors in processes. The best method for an integration scenario depends on the given technical and business requirements.
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