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RichieBoy

07/03/25 12:04 AM

#16007 RE: oldstocks #16006

Can I ask you to wait a minute while I get AI to decipher what techno - jibberish you're on about here? No offense OS but I just crashed out on the couch from going flat out all day and I still don't understand a word you're trying to tell me. Hang tough old thing. I'll get back to you here... Bloody Hell
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RichieBoy

07/03/25 12:24 AM

#16008 RE: oldstocks #16006

More than missing the point I was totally lost in translation okay just so we're on the same page. But I've got you now. For the benefit of others I'll just paste that translation.

"Can I ask you to put into Layman's terms what techno jargon is being said here. I simply don't understand what the poster is trying to say I just woke up. Thank you!"

Here’s what the poster is saying, in simple terms:

What Is This About?
The Metering Box is a device that can connect to different types of industrial machines made by big companies like Siemens, Schneider, and Rockwell Automation.

It collects information from these machines and sends it to a computer system, either locally or over the internet.

How Does It Work?
The Metering Box can talk to machines using several common communication methods (like MQTT, LoRaWAN, Modbus, OPC UA). Think of these as different "languages" that machines use to share data.

It can send and receive data using:

Wired networks (LAN)

Wireless networks (4G, 5G)

Special networks for smart devices (NB IoT)

What Can It Connect To?
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200

Schneider TM221C16R

Rockwell Automation 2080-LC20-20QBBR

These are just different brands and models of industrial controllers—basically, the "brains" of factory machines.

What Happens to the Data?
The data from the machines can be sent to a platform (like thethings.io) where you can:

Manage users

Set up alerts

See dashboards and analytics (charts and reports about how your machines are doing)

Where Is the Data Stored?
You have two options:

1. On-Premise Installation
Everything is kept on your own company’s computers.

You have full control and maximum security.

Best for companies that need to keep everything private and secure.

2. Cloud Installation
Data is stored on the internet (“the cloud”).

Easier to access from anywhere, more flexible, and usually cheaper.

Data is encrypted (protected) and you can manage things remotely.

In Summary
The Metering Box is like a universal translator and messenger for factory machines.

It helps different brands of machines talk to each other and send their data safely to a place where you can monitor and analyze it.

You can choose to keep your data in-house for security, or use the cloud for convenience and lower costs.


If you have any specific terms you want explained even more simply, just let me know!
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pinkslipjunkie

07/03/25 1:38 AM

#16010 RE: oldstocks #16006

It amazes me how the Mingothings Metering Box and thethings.io play an important role with key players in the Digital Twin Technology market. Siemens rules as it is at the top of the list on both of these Top Digital Twin articles:

article1: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/ResearchInsight/digital-twin-market.asp
article 2: https://builtin.com/software-engineering-perspectives/top-digital-twin-companies

The Metering Box connects that information to or from Lan 4G 5G NB IoT
The point is the MTi Mingothings Metering Box is or can be used with Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200
Schneider TM221C16R
Rockwell Automation 2080-LC20-20QBBR

The pictures clearly shows from where the information starts to where the information travels.