BFC Gateway: OT/IT Industrial Connectivity

Why BFC Gateway?

BFC Gateway (Brownfield Connectivity Gateway) connects your devices and protocols within a single server, establishing IT/OT convergence that allows you to optimize processes, enhance productivity and unlock new opportunities.

BFC Gateway offers a wide range of northbound servers and southbound clients:

Northbound servers include:
Insights Hub FleetManager, Insights Hub MMM Dashboard, Insights Hub APPs (MindConnect API), Analyze MyPerformance - SINUMERIK Integrate 4.1, Database export to MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, Kafka, OPC UA, HTTP Rest API, MQTT, Senseye and WebDav.
Southbound clients include essential, premium and premium plus options. Available options may include:
Modbus, S7, OPC UA, HTTP, HTTP REST, MQTT, Omron, Ethernet IP, HTTP Script, Custom Internal, FANUC (FOCAS 1 & 2), Beckhoff, Heidenhain, MTConnect, SLMP, SFTP and BFC.

Key benefits

Facilitate device and software connections

BFC Gateway is designed to facilitate the connection of various devices and software applications for businesses.

Scale and support multiple protocols

With its scalable and unified architecture, BFC Gateway offers the versatility to integrate drivers and support multiple protocols within a single server.

Easily install and use

BFC Gateway features a user-friendly interface, ensuring easy installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Featured capabilities

One connectivity hub

Work with a single connectivity hub to manage and monitor the whole shop floor, with the possibility to connect with a wide range of OT and IT communication protocols.

Seamless integration

Integrate seamlessly into customer-maintained Kubernetes (OpenShift, AKS, K3s) or Docker Swarm environments, plus pre-process and link data using ScriptLogic.

CASE STUDY

Improved efficiency due to Connectivity Services

Company:Buyse Metal Works Group

Location:Belgium

Siemens Software:BFC Gateway

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Why BFC Gateway?

Key benefits

Facilitate device and software connections

Scale and support multiple protocols

Easily install and use

Featured capabilities

One connectivity hub

Seamless integration

Improved efficiency due to Connectivity Services

Frequently asked questions

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Why BFC Gateway?

Key benefits

Facilitate device and software connections

Scale and support multiple protocols

Easily install and use

Featured capabilities

One connectivity hub

Seamless integration

Improved efficiency due to Connectivity Services

Frequently asked questions

How can I learn more about using and setting up the BFC Gateway?

Where can I find detailed instructions and technical information for the BFC Gateway?

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