The Embedded Intelligence Company

Transform your PLC controller into an Edge Computing data source

 

Programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) drive process and manufacturing systems and datumpin believe they can offer more to your data-driven approach to fault identification, technical support and industrial process optimization. However, storing and retrieving PLC data in a cyber secure way is not easy.

datumpin helps businesses reclaim control and restore their equipment to it’s original peak performance and keep it in prime condition. Embedded in your PLC network, datumpin data memory gives you access to millions of process control records that are otherwise lost . There are no software changes needed to your system to integrate our embedded data memory (eDM) technology.

  • Cyber Secure datumpin eDM connects into your PLC network, ensuring cloud security

  • Record and sync your parameters, setpoints and messages

  • Capture all your sensor data without new expensive instrumentation

  • Quick, no-fuss installation

Our Data Handling Process: Fast, Secure and Built for Industrial Reliability

At the core of our solution is an advanced, cyber-secure data pipeline meticulously engineered to move mission critical information from your PLCs to enterprise level systems with zero compromise on integrity, speed or security. This process has been developed for industrial environments where real-time accuracy, reliable transfer and secure IT/OT integration are non-negotiable.

Our Process:

Collect the Data

We begin by collecting live data directly from your PLCs, capturing critical operational metrics and performance insights. Our system is designed to handle continuous data acquisition from multiple sources, including sensors, controllers and industrial devices. This real-time data collection captures operational metrics such as temperature, pressure, throughput, equipment status and fault diagnostics. Data is timestamped and tagged to preserve context and maintain traceability, ensuring downstream systems can reliably interpret and act on this information.

Edge Processing

Once collected, the data undergoes local preprocessing on edge devices or edge servers. We apply intelligent filtering, data conditioning and aggregation techniques to remove noise and redundant information. Processing at the edge reduces latency, lowers bandwidth consumption and ensures that only high-value, actionable data is sent beyond the OT environment.

Protect the Data

All data is encrypted to the highest standard before leaving the OT environment to ensure its integrity and confidentiality. The result is a fully protected data package that contains operational insights while ensuring that sensitive industrial information remains protected against interception or manipulation.

Transfer of Data via MQTT

Encrypted data is transferred safely from OT to IT environments with end-to-end cyber security using MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) the leading lightweight messaging protocol designed for industrial data transport. This ensures reliable, efficient and secure communication across firewalls and between OT and IT networks, even in environments with variable connectivity or bandwidth restrictions. All transmissions are monitored, logged and auditable for regulatory compliance and cybersecurity assurance.

Unpack and Verify Data for Use

On arrival at the destination endpoint, data is decrypted, verified for integrity and quality checked. The data is then ready for use by monitoring dashboards, analytic platforms, reporting tools and enterprise systems. All metadata including timestamps and source identification is preserved to ensure full traceability.

The Result

We make industrial data work for you by providing a robust, secure and highly efficient data flow from PLCs delivering actionable intelligence without compromising cybersecurity or performance.

Bringing Edge Computing to your PLC assets in 4 Steps with datumpin

Onboarding with datumpin is quick, easy and tailored to your business.

Step 1 - Work Plan

First, datumpin will learn from your team to develop a work plan tailored to your business goals and target savings based on our equipment engineering inhouse knowledge.

Step 2 - Developing bespoke data memory

Once you’ve provided a copy of your PLC software, datumpin will develop a bespoke embedded data memory acquisition software that’s unique to your PLC. No changes to your PLC software are required. Alternatively, if your business does not have access to a copy of your PLC software, datumpin can provide a secure local download service.

Step 3 - Data establishment

At this stage, datumpin will install your eDM unit onto your PLC network, and our bespoke data acquisition software will start capturing and storing your PLC data in the eDM onboard data repository.

Stage 4 - Edge PLC or Workspace Solutions

Depending on your PLC set-up and requirements, datumpin can provide you with bespoke solutions to suit your needs. These include:

Edge PLC

datumpin will establish edge computing data streaming into your core data hub, providing access to rich data within your PLC and reducing the data burden on your telemetry systems. Beyond this, datumpin can also leverage edge computing to combine PLC data parameters into new source tracking metrics.

What is edge computing? This involves placing computer resources or an edge device (sensors, cameras, IoT devices) at or near the location of the data source. This reduces latency, saves bandwidth, and enhances privacy and security.

Workspace

Alternatively, if your business does not have a core data hub, or you’d simply prefer to use datumpin’s Workspace tools for fault identification and optimisation, there is another option. Workspace tools provide access to your stored information in the PLC Edge data repository, including tracker and alert systems for remote monitoring of alarms, setpoint changes and our diagnostic tool data stack.

Why choose datumpin?

datumpin offers a streamlined, affordable and effective solution for industrial businesses who need to access machinery data. But what makes datumpin stand out?

Patented eDM memory

datumpin’s embedded data memory (eDM) is unique and recognised with a GB patent. You might not be aware of the data stored away in your PLC controller. datumpin unlocks the door to the setpoints, parameters and messages contained within your own hardware. No need to buy expensive new instrumentation to identify machinery faults.

Premium Cyber Security

Where data is concerned, cloud security is essential. datumpin’s patented hardwire firewall keeps your PLC safe with a tested transmit-only data link between your network and datumpin’s data storage. Cyber security at datumpin is rigorously tested by professional penetration testing agencies.

Searchable archive

Don’t lose out on long-term data from your PLC controller. Use datumpin’s searchable archive, powered by edge computing, to view the events leading up to faults with your machinery. Validate the impact of setpoint changes and confirm process improvements following optimisation. Visualise long-term trends in your equipment degradation via data analytics tools.

Long-term setpoint tracking

Setpoint changes can have a drastic impact on equipment control, but businesses are often unaware of them until a site audit is conducted. datumpin records and archives your setpoints, along with alarm and warning messages for long-term retrieval. It also produces league tables that visualise fault frequency, so you can pinpoint which issues need to be prioritised.

Fast, bespoke installation

Worried about lengthy installation times? There’s no need to. Datumpin will visit your business for a bespoke audit, which will take one day. After this, the onsite installation takes around three hours to complete. The installation is non-disruptive, so you can get back to business as usual.

Discover datumpin case studies and testimonials

Advanced technologies such as edge computing, AI tools and predictive analytics can be used to enhance asset performance management and process optimization. Leveraging data visualization tools, cloud security and SCADA software empowers datumpin to deliver comprehensive solutions for businesses in wide-ranging industries.

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