Challenge
To optimize processes, components must communicate with each other. In the heterogeneous world of manufacturing and automation, connecting components isn't always easy. To successfully implement open, industrial communication, it's often not enough to simply use the standard module from the control system manufacturer. Each manufacturer interprets the standards differently.
A successful integrator must master the entire ISO/OSI stack and must be familiar with terminators, frame addresses and subnet masks.
Solution
mcs employs experienced software engineers with basic training in electronics. We are well-versed in electrical potentials, shielding, and baud rates. We have experience using interface testers, protocol analyzers, and performance measurement software.
We have successfully evaluated, integrated and analyzed communications using IOLink, CANOpen, Profibus, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus/TCP and many other common protocols.
We have extensive experience in implementing custom protocols, be it M-Bus on a PLC controller, dedicated RS485 communication from hardware-based C++, or the implementation of an OPC-UA server with a third-party library.
We implement robust interprocess communication for customers using TCP/IP sockets, MQTT and related protocols, or the well-known ZeroMQ library.
Advantages
Our team has the experience to develop efficient solutions for your challenges in the field of industrial communication. We advise you with targeted solution proposals, develop feasibility studies, and implement your connections precisely according to your specifications. Our solutions are adequate and cost-optimized, but thanks to our experienced, interdisciplinary team, they are always future-oriented and expandable.