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 |
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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