ctrlX OS
Accelerate your Application:
congatec aReady.COMs with
Pre-installed ctrlX OS
ctrlX OS at a glance
ctrlX OS is an open, powerful industrial operating system with an ecosystem that bundles skills, makes them easily available and thus pushes the boundaries of what is possible for everyone. Enabling the future of automation across various industries.
- Open architecture for high flexibility and customization
- Real-time processing for precise automation tasks
- Support for various programming languages
- Advanced security measures for data protection
- Access to the ctrlX App Store for additional functionalities and applications
- Intuitive user interface for simplified operation
- Extensive protocol support, including OPC UA and MQTT
Benefits
Exclusivity
We are the only company offering ctrlX OS outside of predefined boxes, providing unique flexibility for our customers.
This allows businesses to integrate and customize the platform on various hardware, ensuring scalability, cost-efficiency, and adaptability to changing needs.
Flexiblity
congatec is the only supplier where customers can use ctrlX OS from a growing HW portfolio with different form factors and performance levels.
This ensures maximum flexibility and scalability for the customer application design
Customizing
Customize your solution even more to your specific use case with pre-installed app bundles from the ctrlX OS Ecosystem & further congatec building blocks from other aReady. categories e.g. aReady.IOT
Compatibility
aReady.COM Building Blocks, such as ctrlX OS, will be tested & pre-installed to make sure it is compatible, functional and utilizing the full performance potential of the chosen HW platform.
This includes module hardware interfaces and components as well as other chosen hardware- and software building blocks. Customers can focus on their peripheral and overall application design without taking care about the module components.
Security
ctrlX OS has certified data security according to IEC 62443. Therefore it is possible to create “cyber resilience act” proof applications. It also includes a user and authorization management and a secure authentication in the user administration.
Furthermore, the software will be kept safe by regulary software updates as well as security related hot fixes.
In combination with our modules and other secure building blocks from congatec, we can reduce the effort for the customer to create secure and certified applications
Integration & Support
Integration service for Hard- & Software for even faster time-to-market.
One contact for the entire customized aReady.COM to ensure a complete lifecycle service because we know that long time support for Hardware & Software is essential for our customers.
Regulary, official updates from Bosch Rexroth will be qualified by congatec to keep the software up-to-date without downtime caused by compatibility issues of the module.
Use-Cases
Use-case: Monitoring
Real-Time Monitoring
Enjoy real-time visibility into your machine if our device is the master. Select real-time data to be sampled at bus cycle time without losing information.
When to use "Real-time"?
- The nodes must be "real-time nodes" like EtherCat, PLC or fieldbuses nodes
- Need to sample all the available data
- Need to be deterministic
- Lossless communication
Realtime
- Energy monitoring Realtime (Detailed)
- Production data for fast machines
- Predictive maintenance: current, torque, positions... during operations
General Purpose Monitoring
Leverage our General-Purpose Monitoring solution, powered by Node-Red, InfluxDB and IOT Dashboard an open-source platform.
When to use "General Purpose"?
- Process data or NodeRed as source
- Standard data layer nodes
- Custom needs
General Purpose
- Energy monitoring
- Simple production data
- Predictive maintenance: small dynamics
Monitoring industrial machines is a vital and indispensable aspect of modern manufacturing and industrial operations. It provides numerous benefits that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and boost overall productivity. Here are some key reasons why monitoring industrial machines is crucial:
Early Failure Detection
Continuous monitoring identifies potential failures early, preventing costly downtime and repairs.
Performance Optimization
Monitoring helps improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and boost profitability.
Resource Efficiency
Tracking resource use optimizes consumption, reduces waste, and cuts costs.
Real-Time Monitoring
Gain instant insights into machine performance with the Real-Time Monitoring solution, powered by Telegraf, InfluxDB, and the IoT Dashboard.
General-Purpose Monitoring
Utilize the flexible, customizable monitoring solution with Node-Red, InfluxDB, and the IoT Dashboard. Tailor your setup to your needs, eliminating blind spots and boosting network reliability and performance.
Use-case: Connectivity
In today's industrial world, machine-to-machine (M2M) connections are transforming operations. As the demand for remote monitoring, AI integration, and seamless network connectivity grows, reliable connectivity is more critical than ever.
| Type | Use-case |
| Data Layer Remote | NRT Data Communication |
| OPC UA Server/Client | NRT Data Communication |
| OPC UA Pub/Sub | RT and NRT Data Communication |
| PROFINET Controller/Device | Fieldbus Communication |
| Modbus TCP | NRT Data Exchange |
| Bosch – Device Bridge App | NRT Data Exchange |
| MQTT | NRT Data Exchange |
| Ethernet/IP | NRT Data Exchange |
| Node Red | Many |
| TCP/UDP from PLC | Custom solutions |
Use-case: Remote Access / Remote Management
Remote Access
The ability to access and control devices remotely, allowing for quick troubleshooting, adjustments, and updates to minimize downtime and boost productivity.
Remote Management
The ability to manage and maintain devices remotely, including tasks like troubleshooting, updates, and asset tracking, often without user intervention. The ctrlX Device Portal is the legacy solution for Remote Access and Remote Management (coming soon).
