AWS IoT SiteWise Edge extends cloud capabilities to industrial edge environments, enabling local data processing, analysis, and decision-making. SiteWise Edge integrates with AWS IoT SiteWise and other AWS services to provide comprehensive industrial IoT solutions. Gateways serve as the intermediary between your industrial equipment and AWS IoT SiteWise.
SiteWise Edge gateways runs on two different deployment targets:
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AWS IoT Greengrass V2
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Siemens Industrial Edge
You can use a SiteWise Edge gateway to collect data at the edge and publish it to the cloud. For gateways running on AWS IoT Greengrass, you can also process data at the edge using asset models and assets.
The AWS IoT SiteWise Edge application on Siemens Industrial Edge supports integration between industrial equipment and AWS IoT SiteWise so that you can aggregate and process raw machine data and run analyses locally before sending refined data to the AWS Cloud.
Key concepts of SiteWise Edge gateways
SiteWise Edge has several useful features for edge computing in industrial environments.
- Local data collection and processing
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Supports data collection from industrial assets using protocols like OPC-UA and MQTT. Gateways run on AWS IoT Greengrass Core devices or Siemens Industrial Edge.
- Offline operation
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Continues collecting and processing data during internet outages, syncing with the cloud when connectivity is restored.
- Edge computing with AWS IoT Greengrass components
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Uses IoT SiteWise publisher to forward data to the cloud and AWS IoT SiteWise processor for local transformations and calculations. Both the publisher and processor are AWS IoT Greengrass V2 components. For more information on AWS IoT Greengrass components, see AWS-provided components.
- Integration with AWS IoT SiteWise to extend cloud features
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Works with the AWS IoT SiteWise cloud features, extending asset models, analytics, and dashboards to the edge.
For gateways with a data processing pack enabled, you can use AWS OpsHub for AWS IoT SiteWise to centrally manage your SiteWise Edge gateways. AWS OpsHub provides remote management and monitoring capabilities. For more information, see Manage SiteWise Edge gateways using AWS OpsHub for AWS IoT SiteWise.
- Partner data source integration
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Connect a partner data source to your gateway and receive data from the partner in your SiteWise Edge gateway and the AWS cloud. For more information, see Partner data sources on SiteWise Edge gateways.
- Local visualization on the edge
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Provides custom dashboards for real-time insights at the edge.
Monitor data locally in your facility using SiteWise Monitor portals on your local devices. For more information, see Enabling your AWS IoT SiteWise portal at the edge.
Benefits of implementing SiteWise Edge
SiteWise Edge offers numerous advantages that can significantly improve industrial operations and decision-making processes.
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Real-time operational insights without cloud processing delays
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Operational continuity in disconnected environments
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Reduced bandwidth and storage costs through edge pre-processing
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Increased reliability with the ability to make local, data-driven decisions
