I. Core Positioning of the Solution
Piesia focuses on the equipment interconnection and data transmission needs of the Industry 4.0 era. Leveraging core hardware such as industrial-grade gateways and communication motherboards, we have created a dedicated industrial network communication solution featuring "full protocol compatibility + high-reliability transmission + lightweight deployment." The solution, centered around the EPN-330 protocol conversion gateway and PN100 communication motherboard, deeply addresses the pain points of fragmented industrial field protocols, complex environments, and high security requirements. It covers core scenarios such as traditional equipment networking, cross-brand PLC interconnection, industrial ring network redundancy, and flexible wireless deployment, providing integrated network communication support from hardware to debugging for industries such as automotive manufacturing, energy and power, 3C electronics, and rail transit.
II. Core Products and Technological Advantages
1. Full Protocol Coverage, Breaking Down Interconnection Barriers
• Native support for mainstream industrial protocols: Core support for three major protocols: PROFINET RT/IRT, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP, enabling bidirectional protocol conversion and perfect adaptation for seamless interconnection with Siemens S7 series, Rockwell, Omron, Schneider, and other brands of PLCs;
• Compatibility with traditional equipment: Through RS-485 and IO-Link interface expansion, older serial devices can be connected to industrial Ethernet, protecting existing equipment investments and achieving "smooth integration of new and old systems";
• Ring network redundancy technology: Supports PROFINET MRP ring network redundancy, with a fault switching time of <50ms, ensuring uninterrupted 7x24 operation of production line networks and eliminating the risk of single-link failures. 2. High-Reliability Transmission, Adaptable to Extreme Environments
• Industrial-grade hardware protection: Adopts a 1.5KV isolated power supply design, offering outstanding electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance. Operating temperature range is -40℃~70℃, and relative humidity is 5%~95% (non-condensing), making it suitable for complex environments such as high-temperature workshops and outdoor equipment.
• Dual network segment independent design: Equipped with 4 100Mbps adaptive Ethernet ports, with Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP and PROFINET each occupying 2 independent ports, avoiding data conflicts across network segments and improving transmission stability by 30%.
• Massive device access capability: A single gateway supports simultaneous connection of 72 Modbus TCP devices, and the PROFINET end supports a maximum input/output of 1440 bytes each, meeting the needs of large-scale device networking and big data transmission.
3. Lightweight Deployment, Reduced Operation and Maintenance Costs
• Convenient Installation Design: Supports 35mm DIN rail mounting, with dimensions of only 34mm × 116mm × 105mm, allowing for integration into space-constrained industrial control cabinets, increasing deployment efficiency by 50%;
• Visual Debugging Tools: Standard equipped with EPN-123 professional configuration software, supporting bidirectional data monitoring and command status word control, and providing a one-click restore function, significantly simplifying debugging and maintenance processes;
• Remote Operation and Maintenance Support: Compatible with Intel vPro remote management technology, allowing for remote diagnosis of network status and configuration updates, reducing on-site service frequency by 80% and lowering operation and maintenance labor costs.
4. Secure Encryption, Ensuring Data Transmission
• Multi-layer Security Protection: Supports 802.1X authentication and IPsec VPN encrypted transmission, combined with national cryptographic algorithms (SM4), preventing data from being tampered with or stolen during transmission;
• Hardware-level Isolation: Through port isolation and data filtering mechanisms, it restricts access by unauthorized devices, defends against network attacks, and ensures the security of industrial control networks.
III. Typical Application Scenarios
1. Cross-Brand PLC Interconnection Scenario
• Application Requirements: An automotive parts factory needs to achieve data exchange between Siemens PLCs and Rockwell PLCs to connect production scheduling and equipment control links;
• Core Hardware: EPN-330 protocol conversion gateway;
• Application Highlights: Through bidirectional conversion between EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, real-time synchronization of production process parameters is achieved, and equipment collaboration efficiency is increased by 40%;
• Core Value: No need to reconstruct the existing PLC system, quickly solving the problem of cross-brand equipment interconnection, and shortening the project implementation cycle to within 1 week.
2. Legacy Equipment Networking Upgrade Scenario
• Application Requirements: A 3C electronics factory wants to connect traditional Modbus TCP sensors to a PROFINET master system to achieve centralized data monitoring;
• Core Hardware: PN100 industrial communication mainboard + expansion module;
• Application Highlights: A single gateway connects 60+ sensors, data acquisition delay is <10ms, and the equipment networking rate increases from 75% to 100%;
• Core Value: Achieve intelligent upgrade of legacy equipment at a low cost, avoiding huge investments caused by equipment replacement.
3. Industrial Ring Network Redundancy Deployment Scenario
• Application Requirements: A power plant needs to ensure the stability of its power monitoring system network to avoid production interruptions caused by single-link failures;
• Core Hardware: EPN-330 gateway + dual-port redundancy configuration;
• Application Highlights: PROFINET MRP ring network design, combined with a 5G wireless backup link, reduces network downtime from an average of 8 hours per year to 0.5 hours, and the failure rate decreases by 90%;
• Core Value: Ensure network continuity in critical industrial scenarios and reduce economic losses caused by production interruptions. 4. Wireless Networking Scenario for Mobile Devices
• Application Requirements: Smart factory AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) clusters require real-time scheduling and data transmission while in high-speed motion;
• Core Hardware: Industrial-grade 5G gateway (based on Pylon Communication mainboard expansion);
• Application Highlights: Supports SA/NSA dual-mode 5G and WiFi 6, with transmission latency <20ms and packet loss rate <0.01%, suitable for high-frequency movement scenarios of AGVs;
• Core Value: Eliminates the limitations of wired cabling, enabling flexible networking of mobile devices and supporting flexible production scheduling.
IV. Core Value of the Solution
1. Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement: No need to reconstruct existing systems, enabling rapid device interconnection, reducing deployment costs by 40%, and improving operation and maintenance efficiency by 80%;
2. Stable and Reliable: Industrial-grade protection and ring network redundancy design ensure system availability of 99.99%, meeting the continuous operation requirements of critical scenarios;
3. Flexible Adaptation: Supports 10+ mainstream industrial protocols, compatible with new and old equipment, and allows for customized interfaces and expansion modules based on industry needs;
4. Secure and Controllable: Hardware-level isolation + encrypted transmission + identity authentication comprehensively guarantee industrial network and data security.
V. Service Guarantee
As an Intel Platinum Partner and a national high-tech enterprise, Piesia has 20 years of experience in industrial embedded hardware R&D, providing full-process services from protocol adaptation, solution design, and on-site debugging to long-term supply. Our professional technical team provides 7x24 hour support, combined with a nationwide service network, offering customers a dual guarantee of "localized rapid support + remote technical guidance" to ensure the stable implementation of the solution.