PLC vs. ConnectorIO comparison table

PLC ConnectorIO comparison

There are many traditional solutions for connecting PLC (Programmable Line Controller) providers out there on the market. It is hard to make an ideal choice for your project without making a thorough comparison. – We did it for you! We have made this simple table to see how they compare with the ConnectorIO Gateway to help you … Read more

ConnectorIO Cloud vs. Local BMS comparison

cloud bms local bms comparison

Traditional – Local Building Management System architecture limitationsTraditional BMS or BAS systems have their limitations which result from the architecture used. Here’s a quick summary of those.Infrastructure elementTraditional Building Automation System architecture limitationPoint-to-Point connectionsExecuted using hardware gateways + programming in a “static” manner.GatewaysBasic gateways (system couplers)- $$$ expensive (hundreds EU),- combines only 2 standards,- standards … Read more

BMS Cloud Security

ConnectorIO Cloud security layers

Traditional BMS/SCADA systems versus the Cloud and Proptech solutionsBMS and SCADA systems are traditional IT solutions used in real estate to support technical systems.BMS and SCADAs are still working in the local network, even though many industries have moved their traditional services to the cloud. Examples are fintech, insurtech, medtech etc. Now is time for PropTech, or … Read more

Project BMS 2019 – ConnectorIO Bronze Partner of the Conference!

ConnectorIO Projekt BMS 2019

We are happy to announce that ConnectorIO became a Bronze Partner of the conference Project BMS. The conference will take place on November, 6-7th 2019 in the Conference and Retreat Center Pałac i Folwark Łochów near Warsaw.We invite you to our stand, where you will be able to see the demo-set of ConnectorIO’s infrastructure and the Cloud BMS.ConnectorIO Project BMS 2019 Bronze … Read more

Common industrial standards connected with ConnectorIO

connectorio common connection standards

ConnectorIO is an universal software BUS with interconnects different industrial standards. It acts like an information highway for DATA exchange between all of them and allows to eg. export this DATA to the Cloud. Table of Communication Standards ConnectorIO’s Compatible Industrial StandardsBuilding Automation communication standardsWired industrial standardsBACnetKNXModbusOMSPLCWirelessBluetoothMQTT (IoT)ZigBeeZWave ConnectorIO’s Compatible Industrial StandardsThese common industrial standards … Read more

ConnectorIO – User Interface

Connectorio Data Visualization Example

Connectorio is a smart software HUB to connect industrial and home automation hardware regardless the different communication standards used and their compatibility. Here’s a quick walk through the software interface.Main MenuThe system has a management UI which allows controlling all aspects of deployment and integrated devices.New integrations (devices) can be installed on the fly. Standard equipment … Read more

ConnectorIO Software for Beginners

connectorio software architecture

From this post you will learn more about the ConnectorIO’s software platform architecture.The 4 Layers of every Building Automation SystemEvery Building Automation System or BAS consists of four layers:Server/Application LayerSupervisory LayerField Controller LayerInput/Output LayerHere’s how we approach this structure in ConnectorIO.Platform’s architectureThe image above shows a few important elements – multiple devices and multiple integrations.The … Read more