Big‑LinX® IIoT applications and services
From alarms and notifications
to two-factor authentication.
Problem-free package for smooth operation
- Coordinated integration of all applications and services
- Plannable updates and maintenance
- No need for internal IT specialists
Flexible combination options
- Various device types (firewall, terminals, IPCs)
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Versatile functions from our applications
(e.g X-Remote for remote maintenance)
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The right application for any requirements.
With the Big‑LinX® IIoT platform, manufacturers and operators of machines and systems as well as users of devices in different areas, and Industry 4.0 service providers have a powerful modular application system at their disposal for various IIoT requirements.
One Click Remote‑Service
Speed up access to your machine
Dashboards & Dashboard Designer
Create dashboards for entire series of machines
Firmware management
Plan and carry out firmware updates
Firmware management
Check firmware.
Minimise risks.
This application keeps firmware up to date, ensuring that security gaps are closed quickly.
Custom update management
This application helps you to keep track of the firmware versions for machines: At a glance, it is easy to see which machines, plants, installations and equipment need updating. With our “Firmware Management”, you can decide when you want to update firmware. All custom settings are retained when you update.
Efficient control mechanisms
Our “Firmware Management” enables you to view the history and time of all updates and check whether they have been carried out successfully. The filter option is available in this application in case you want to update only single devices or several devices at once.
Advantages at a glance
- Overview of the firmware versions of your machines
- Time flexibility in the implementation of upcoming updates
- Efficient control mechanisms
- Filter option to select individual devices or groups of devices
Dashboards & Dashboard Designer
Visualise device data.
Optimise processes.
With this application you can visualise – independently of the end device – any data sent to Big-LinX and thus make adjustments easier or perform evaluations faster.
Real-time machine management
Only those who have device and process information continuously “on the radar” can use it at all or react to it. We have developed our dashboard application precisely for this requirement. Whether individual machines or entire machine series: the visualisation allows you to keep an eye on the respective status at all times – in real time. This enables you to react more quickly to any changes or even to uncover and exploit hidden potential.
Customised configurations
Our Dashboard Designer offers you versatile graphical display options to visualise installation, plant, equipment and machine data individually and according to your needs. Our dashboard designer enables you also to have a free hand in defining the survey period, assigning user groups or determining the update interval.
Advantages at a glance
- Transparent real-time visualisation
- Versatile graphical display options
- Easy assignment of dashboards to defined user groups
- One-for-all solution (no further software applications necessary)
One Click Remote-Service
Activate remote maintenance.
Respond immediately.
This application allows your service team to securely connect to machines, plants, installations or equipment around the world with just one click, enabling them to respond quickly and efficiently – from anywhere.
Secure connection establishment
Do you want to react quickly to a technical problem or specific customer request without having to send out a service technician straight away? No problem. With the One Click Remote Service, service staff can connect to machines, plants, installations or equipment all over the world within a very short time. If the appropriate permission is granted, connection setup is automatically initialised via the WWH protocol.
Advantages at a glance
- More cost efficiency and time savings through reduction of business trips
- Safe alternative for remote tasks on machines and plants in risk areas
- Unrestricted access to all connected devices behind the firewall
Virtual machines
Create software templates for machines
Alarms and notifications
Set up individual alarms and recipients
User, permissions and organisational management
Control all access points to your machines and systems
User, permissions and organisational management
Manage accesses.
Keeping track.
This application allows you to assign specific rights of action to organisations, groups and individual users and thus keep all access to machines, plants, installations and equipment in control.
Granular structure mapping
This application enables a granular mapping of affiliations and rights of individual users within groups and organisations. By simply check marking, organisations can be assigned certain features and groups certain rights according to the “top-bottom” principle, authorising individual users to act.
Defined rights distribution
BUsers receive their rights (e.g. viewing user management or creating a dashboard) exclusively via group membership: Individual user rights cannot be assigned. The groups in turn derive their rights from the features of the parent organisation (e.g., user management, device management, or the IoT dashboard). When a new user is integrated, he/she receives his/her access data via email and can start directly with the rights.
Advantages at a glance
- Granular mapping of organisations and groups
- No confusing rights management for individual users
- Secure user identification via two-factor authentication
Alarms and notifications
Install alarms.
Respond in a timely manner.
This application allows you to define which target groups should be notified by email in the event of a fault.
Simple setup
Define the threshold or limit value of the machine at which the reaction is to take place. Define the recipient or group to be notified in the event of an overrun. Formulate a notification email to be sent. This is how easy it is to ensure that the right employees are notified in the event of a machine malfunction and the necessary measures can be initiated immediately. Special feature: This application allows you to propose concrete measures, because you know the cause of the alarm. Thus, if temperatures are exceeded, a notification is issued, for example “Check cooling system”.
Thematic recipients
This application even makes it possible to map priorities, so that - depending on the severity or origin of the problem – a number of the right employees are contacted. The alarm and notification facility is not limited to IoT data, and can also be used in terms of WWH or VPN connectivity.
Advantages at a glance
- Effective tool for the timely detection of machine malfunctions or failures
- Unlimited number of alarms on different devices
- Not only suitable for IIoT data, it can also be used for alarms in the context with the connection (WWH or VPN)
Virtual machines
Copy work environments.
Optimise technical service.
This application allows you to create copies of real work environments as editing templates. Service technicians can optimise these at any time – without having to install special operating systems or software licences on their service computers.
Secure operation
The service technician works with a copy of the templates in a virtual machine – without direct access to the remote network. All changes made by the service technician in the Virtual Machine are deleted after the work is completed, according to the “Golden Image” principle. A new copy is created if the service technician reconnects to the virtual machine. Depending on the rights assigned, changes to the template can only be made by authorised users and are then permanent.
No extra software necessary
Operating system and software equipment of the virtual computer are independent of the computer and laptop. Special software therefore does not have to be installed on each service technician’s individual computer, but only once in the virtual machine.
Automatic Shutdown
The “Automatic Shutdown” feature intervenes when, for example, a user forgets to turn off the virtual machine after use. A timeout can be parameterised for this. If there is no response to the timeout, the virtual machine is automatically shut down to avoid further costs.
Advantages at a glance
- Secure possibility to test, respectively to install changes in templates
- No direct access to the remote network thanks to Jump Server
- Simple import of the adapted templates onto the real machine
Device management
Create your individual topology for machines
Smartcard and certificate administration
Manage smartcards and certificates for users and devices
X-Remote
Access the desktops of remote devices
X-Remote
Install X-Remote.
Implement remote maintenance.
This application enables service staff to access and operate remote plant, installation, equipment and system desktops in real time – without having to be on site.
master-slave principle
We have developed X-Remote for operating distributed plants, installations, equipment, systems and processes in real time. The application functions according to the master-slave principle in the following way: The master (image supplier, e.g. a PC) sends its screen content to one or more slaves (image receiver, e.g. THIN clients). All functions have a safe and defined state on the machine – no matter how many servers and clients are used.
Windows-based PC screen interfaces
The Windows-based PC screens of this application can be distributed and multiplied via Big-LinX. X-Remote provides functions such as full-screen display, zoom and an overview display for devices with different display sizes, colour depths and resolutions.
Advantages at a glance
- Cost-efficient and time-saving solution, as no technician is required on site
- Windows-based PC screen interfaces ensure easy operation
- Central firmware updates can be installed via X-Remote
Smartcard and certificate administration
Define identities.
Eliminate hazards.
This application allows you to assign identity-proof smartcards and certificates to users and devices, authorising them act for a specified period of time.
Unique assignment
Whether user, router or PC: This application allows you to assign smartcards and certificates to individual users and devices. These can be released without restriction or only for a certain period of time, or they can be deactivated again. After connecting a smartcard for the first time, the corresponding user also receives a PIN. In the event of loss, the smartcard can be blocked in the web portal.
Secure hardware certificates
Depending on the physical properties, a distinction is made between software and hardware certificates. In terms of Big-LinX, secure hardware certificates are used, and are located on non-readable crypto chips on the smartcards and thus guarantee maximum security.
Advantages at a glance
- Unambiguous proof of the identity of users or devices
- Simple assignment of smartcards and certificates
- Secure hardware certificates (crypto chip of the smart card cannot be read out)
Device management
Structure devices.
Optimise handling.
This application allows them to configure machine-specific device topologies, save them as templates, and reuse them on new machines.
Customised device templates
You can save the entire topology of your machines as a template. This means that: All firewalls and the elements and information registered behind them are saved as a template (including configuration and rights management). In addition, you can add comments at different levels, such as the exact location of the machine or user group that is allowed to perform remote work on the machine. This saves a lot of time, especially for series plant, installation and equipment manufacturers, because their machines, plants, installations and equipment often have the same configurations.
Simple certification
Using drag & drop, you can simply assign the product template of your machine to the desired organisation (e.g. subsidiary in the USA) and then select the certificate for the machine in question. An encrypted connection guarantees secure access to the devices.
Advantages at a glance
- Easy creation of individual topologies of machines
- All firewalls and devices behind them are taken into account
- Significant time saving through the reuse of already created configurations
One Click Remote-Service
Activate remote maintenance.
Respond immediately.
This application allows your service team to securely connect to machines, plants, installations or equipment around the world with just one click, enabling them to respond quickly and efficiently – from anywhere.
Secure connection establishment
Do you want to react quickly to a technical problem or specific customer request without having to send out a service technician straight away? No problem. With the One Click Remote Service, service staff can connect to machines, plants, installations or equipment all over the world within a very short time. If the appropriate permission is granted, connection setup is automatically initialised via the WWH protocol.
Advantages at a glance
- More cost efficiency and time savings through reduction of business trips
- Safe alternative for remote tasks on machines and plants in risk areas
- Unrestricted access to all connected devices behind the firewall
Dashboards & Dashboard Designer
Visualise device data.
Optimise processes.
With this application you can visualise – independently of the end device – any data sent to Big-LinX and thus make adjustments easier or perform evaluations faster.
Real-time machine management
Only those who have device and process information continuously “on the radar” can use it at all or react to it. We have developed our dashboard application precisely for this requirement. Whether individual machines or entire machine series: the visualisation allows you to keep an eye on the respective status at all times – in real time. This enables you to react more quickly to any changes or even to uncover and exploit hidden potential.
Customised configurations
Our Dashboard Designer offers you versatile graphical display options to visualise installation, plant, equipment and machine data individually and according to your needs. Our dashboard designer enables you also to have a free hand in defining the survey period, assigning user groups or determining the update interval.
Advantages at a glance
- Transparent real-time visualisation
- Versatile graphical display options
- Easy assignment of dashboards to defined user groups
- One-for-all solution (no further software applications necessary)
Firmware management
Check firmware.
Minimise risks.
This application keeps firmware up to date, ensuring that security gaps are closed quickly.
Custom update management
This application helps you to keep track of the firmware versions for machines: At a glance, it is easy to see which machines, plants, installations and equipment need updating. With our “Firmware Management”, you can decide when you want to update firmware. All custom settings are retained when you update.
Efficient control mechanisms
Our “Firmware Management” enables you to view the history and time of all updates and check whether they have been carried out successfully. The filter option is available in this application in case you want to update only single devices or several devices at once.
Advantages at a glance
- Overview of the firmware versions of your machines
- Time flexibility in the implementation of upcoming updates
- Efficient control mechanisms
- Filter option to select individual devices or groups of devices
Virtual machines
Copy work environments.
Optimise technical service.
This application allows you to create copies of real work environments as editing templates. Service technicians can optimise these at any time – without having to install special operating systems or software licences on their service computers.
Secure operation
The service technician works with a copy of the templates in a virtual machine – without direct access to the remote network. All changes made by the service technician in the Virtual Machine are deleted after the work is completed, according to the “Golden Image” principle. A new copy is created if the service technician reconnects to the virtual machine. Depending on the rights assigned, changes to the template can only be made by authorised users and are then permanent.
No extra software necessary
Operating system and software equipment of the virtual computer are independent of the computer and laptop. Special software therefore does not have to be installed on each service technician’s individual computer, but only once in the virtual machine.
Automatic Shutdown
The “Automatic Shutdown” feature intervenes when, for example, a user forgets to turn off the virtual machine after use. A timeout can be parameterised for this. If there is no response to the timeout, the virtual machine is automatically shut down to avoid further costs.
Advantages at a glance
- Secure possibility to test, respectively to install changes in templates
- No direct access to the remote network thanks to Jump Server
- Simple import of the adapted templates onto the real machine
Alarms and notifications
Install alarms.
Respond in a timely manner.
This application allows you to define which target groups should be notified by email in the event of a fault.
Simple setup
Define the threshold or limit value of the machine at which the reaction is to take place. Define the recipient or group to be notified in the event of an overrun. Formulate a notification email to be sent. This is how easy it is to ensure that the right employees are notified in the event of a machine malfunction and the necessary measures can be initiated immediately. Special feature: This application allows you to propose concrete measures, because you know the cause of the alarm. Thus, if temperatures are exceeded, a notification is issued, for example “Check cooling system”.
Thematic recipients
This application even makes it possible to map priorities, so that - depending on the severity or origin of the problem – a number of the right employees are contacted. The alarm and notification facility is not limited to IoT data, and can also be used in terms of WWH or VPN connectivity.
Advantages at a glance
- Effective tool for the timely detection of machine malfunctions or failures
- Unlimited number of alarms on different devices
- Not only suitable for IIoT data, it can also be used for alarms in the context with the connection (WWH or VPN)
User, permissions and organisational management
Manage accesses.
Keeping track.
This application allows you to assign specific rights of action to organisations, groups and individual users and thus keep all access to machines, plants, installations and equipment in control.
Granular structure mapping
This application enables a granular mapping of affiliations and rights of individual users within groups and organisations. By simply check marking, organisations can be assigned certain features and groups certain rights according to the “top-bottom” principle, authorising individual users to act.
Defined rights distribution
BUsers receive their rights (e.g. viewing user management or creating a dashboard) exclusively via group membership: Individual user rights cannot be assigned. The groups in turn derive their rights from the features of the parent organisation (e.g., user management, device management, or the IoT dashboard). When a new user is integrated, he/she receives his/her access data via email and can start directly with the rights.
Advantages at a glance
- Granular mapping of organisations and groups
- No confusing rights management for individual users
- Secure user identification via two-factor authentication
Device management
Structure devices.
Optimise handling.
This application allows them to configure machine-specific device topologies, save them as templates, and reuse them on new machines.
Customised device templates
You can save the entire topology of your machines as a template. This means that: All firewalls and the elements and information registered behind them are saved as a template (including configuration and rights management). In addition, you can add comments at different levels, such as the exact location of the machine or user group that is allowed to perform remote work on the machine. This saves a lot of time, especially for series plant, installation and equipment manufacturers, because their machines, plants, installations and equipment often have the same configurations.
Simple certification
Using drag & drop, you can simply assign the product template of your machine to the desired organisation (e.g. subsidiary in the USA) and then select the certificate for the machine in question. An encrypted connection guarantees secure access to the devices.
Advantages at a glance
- Easy creation of individual topologies of machines
- All firewalls and devices behind them are taken into account
- Significant time saving through the reuse of already created configurations
Smartcard and certificate administration
Define identities.
Eliminate hazards.
This application allows you to assign identity-proof smartcards and certificates to users and devices, authorising them act for a specified period of time.
Unique assignment
Whether user, router or PC: This application allows you to assign smartcards and certificates to individual users and devices. These can be released without restriction or only for a certain period of time, or they can be deactivated again. After connecting a smartcard for the first time, the corresponding user also receives a PIN. In the event of loss, the smartcard can be blocked in the web portal.
Secure hardware certificates
Depending on the physical properties, a distinction is made between software and hardware certificates. In terms of Big-LinX, secure hardware certificates are used, and are located on non-readable crypto chips on the smartcards and thus guarantee maximum security.
Advantages at a glance
- Unambiguous proof of the identity of users or devices
- Simple assignment of smartcards and certificates
- Secure hardware certificates (crypto chip of the smart card cannot be read out)
X-Remote
Install X-Remote.
Implement remote maintenance.
This application enables service staff to access and operate remote plant, installation, equipment and system desktops in real time – without having to be on site.
master-slave principle
We have developed X-Remote for operating distributed plants, installations, equipment, systems and processes in real time. The application functions according to the master-slave principle in the following way: The master (image supplier, e.g. a PC) sends its screen content to one or more slaves (image receiver, e.g. THIN clients). All functions have a safe and defined state on the machine – no matter how many servers and clients are used.
Windows-based PC screen interfaces
The Windows-based PC screens of this application can be distributed and multiplied via Big-LinX. X-Remote provides functions such as full-screen display, zoom and an overview display for devices with different display sizes, colour depths and resolutions.
Advantages at a glance
- Cost-efficient and time-saving solution, as no technician is required on site
- Windows-based PC screen interfaces ensure easy operation
- Central firmware updates can be installed via X-Remote
Innovative services for a secure IIoT.
The Big‑LinX® IIoT platform has some innovative services that facilitate simple
and secure remote service, connection to decentralised systems, as well as device management and IIoT data handling.
and secure remote service, connection to decentralised systems, as well as device management and IIoT data handling.
WWH - world wide heartbeat
Open, smartcard-protected ADS-TEC communication protocol which sends data securely to the Big‑LinX® server without a VPN tunnel and stores it in the database
China Connection
Secure access to machines in China by means of tried-and-tested, stable access without restrictions
High-security smartcard
High security SIM card for physical encryption and signing of communication channels and data
High-security smartcard
Insert smartcard.
Protect sensitive data.
Our high-security SIM smartcards are used to uniquely identify you to the Big-LinX server, protecting your sensitive data from misuse by unauthorised parties.
Cryptographic encryption
Our smartcards are cryptographically encrypted, i.e. plain text put into an unreadable form. Two types of keys are used – a public key and private key. The public key allows the information to be encrypted for a specific target person or target system. Only those who possess the appropriate private, non-readable key can decrypt this information, i.e. make it readable again. The corresponding hardware certificates are located on the crypto chip of the smartcard.
Advantages at a glance
- Effective element for the encryption of communication channels
- Big-LinX smartcards are non-copyable or readable
- Integrated x.509 based certificate with private key
China Connection
Integrate China Connection.
Connect securely worldwide.
This connection, specially designed for the Chinese economic region, can be easily booked with Big-LinX. It enables safe access and easy maintenance of machinery, plants, installations and equipment in China.
Secure access to machines and plants in China
Advantages at a glance
- Reliable VPN connection
- Stable and secure access to machines and plants in Chine
- China Connection can be booked easily
WWH – world wide heartbeat
Install protocol.
Interact without VPN.
This communication protocol, specially developed by ADS-TEC, enables data from the connected devices, such as IIoT data, to be sent securely to the Big LinX server and stored there in the respective database – without a VPN connection.
Secure protocol
With WWH, ADS-TEC offers a specially developed communication protocol that does not require a VPN connection. WWH uses HTTPs for communication, which ensures authentication by means of a software certificate or smartcard. Secure Data Push monitors the machine and sends the data to Big-LinX. The intervals of how often data should be sent to the cloud can be set individually.
Versatile functions
The wake-up function enables the VPN tunnel to be activated centrally via Big-LinX, provided this is enabled in the firewall and e.g. the end customer switches the key switch. Furthermore, VPN connections can be deactivated/activated via Big-LinX or the history of WWH and VPN connections can be called up. Last but not least, Big-LinX allows you to monitor the installed firewalls (WWH and VPN) and retrieve status messages.
Advantages at a glance
- Certified communication protocol that does not require a VPN connection
- Proxy-friendly, thus no complex configuration of the end customers firewall necessary
- Individual definition of the intervals how often data should be sent to the cloud
SecureVPN
Smartcard-protected VPN connection including encrypted communication with the machine
Two-factor authentication
The portal login can be secured by means of two-factor authentication using a standard authenticator app or email, in addition to username and password.
plug&play installation
Simple and intuitive installation at the location of use by means of customised, pre-configured firewalls that are ready for connection
plug&play installation
Configured ex works.
Quickly installed.
Unpack, connect, start: With pre-configured and ready-to-connect firewalls, devices can be quickly and easily connected and put into operation.
Preconfigured devices
Our customers benefit from the option of factory-set pre-configuration. This means that they are devices that are perfectly preconfigured to your needs, which you can install quickly with the accompanying Quickstart Guide – without having to install device drivers or create settings, for example. The device can be put into operation immediately.
Advantages at a glance
- Various customer configurations possible ex works
- Quickstart Guide for fast device connection
- plug&play installation as well in the brownfield area possible
Two-factor authentication
Identify twice.
Profit in the long term.
This service ensures that users have to prove that they possess, e.g. a certificate, when logging in to the portal in addition to the password query, which makes the log-in or connection much more secure.
Additional authentication element
For security-critical application areas, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) recommends two-factor authentication. The password to be entered is supplemented by an additional factor (e.g. a certificate or a one-time password). This is provided to the user either via email or an APP.
Advantages at a glance
- Difficult made access to the account by unauthorised persons
- Supported apps: Google Authenticator od Microsoft Authenticator
- Simple activation of two-factor authentication via user management
SecureVPN
Enable SecureVPN.
Communicate securely.
Our SecureVPN is a self-contained, smartcard-secured communications network with encrypted connections that are virtually impossible for hackers to access.
Interrupted, secured connection
The abbreviation SecureVPN stands for “Secure Virtual Private Network”. Within this self-contained communication network, each VPN client can establish a connection to the Big-LinX platform in order to access the device. In addition – and this is the special feature of our SecureVPN – a VPN connection is established between the platform and device. In this way, the continuous connection is bypassed and hackers can gain virtually no access to the network.
Advantages at a glance
- Secure connection, as separate connections from the client to the platform and from the platform to the device
- Encryption by means of a strong cryptographic procedure (key length of AES with 256 bits)
- Runs on all common Windows operating systems
Cloud data logging
Clear recording and allocation of a connection, including information about the visitor and duration of the connection
REST-API
Open interfaces for simple connection to third-party systems
Time series database
Optimised storage of automated average values for visualisation of the dashboards
Time series database
Manage time series.
Keeping track.
This service enables optimised storage of time series data for the purpose of visualisation in dashboards or as a basis for predictive maintenance.
Secure data storage
With the help of our time series databases, high-frequency machine data can be generated and stored as a function of time. The stored data can then be used for analytical purposes such as dashboard applications or predictive maintenance tasks. Our databases are characterised by high capacity and fast access to data records.
Advantages at a glance
- Time series database for dashboard and/or predictive maintenance purposes
- Specially designed for efficient storage, processing and analysis
- Storage on a web server in a secure data centre
REST-API
Integrate web services.
Optimise M2M communication.
This service enables the use of distributed third-party systems, especially web services, in order to optimise machine-to-machine communication.
Open program interface
REST API (Representational State Transfer – Application Programming Interface) refers to an open, uniform programming interface used for distributed systems, especially for web services. A collection of open-source tools allows users to design, create, document and use http web services. It is mainly used to optimise machine-to-machine communication.
Advantages at a glance
- Uniform interface for the use of distributed web services
- Documentation available in Swagger
- Ideal for optimising machine-to-machine communication
Cloud data logging
Save logs.
Prevent tampering.
The “Cloud Data Logging” service enables connection logs to be stored in the cloud and is used to clearly record and assign a connection incl. information on the visitor and duration of the connection.
Highest transparency
All connection logs stored in the cloud can be selected. Thus, which user was on which device at which time can be established. Any changes can also be completely selected with this service.
Advantages at a glance
- Storage of the connection logs in the cloud
- Effective protection against manipulation
- Highest transparency through readable portal protocols
WWH – world wide heartbeat
Install protocol.
Interact without VPN.
This communication protocol, specially developed by ADS-TEC, enables data from the connected devices, such as IIoT data, to be sent securely to the Big LinX server and stored there in the respective database – without a VPN connection.
Secure protocol
With WWH, ADS-TEC offers a specially developed communication protocol that does not require a VPN connection. WWH uses HTTPs for communication, which ensures authentication by means of a software certificate or smartcard. Secure Data Push monitors the machine and sends the data to Big-LinX. The intervals of how often data should be sent to the cloud can be set individually.
Versatile functions
The wake-up function enables the VPN tunnel to be activated centrally via Big-LinX, provided this is enabled in the firewall and e.g. the end customer switches the key switch. Furthermore, VPN connections can be deactivated/activated via Big-LinX or the history of WWH and VPN connections can be called up. Last but not least, Big-LinX allows you to monitor the installed firewalls (WWH and VPN) and retrieve status messages.
Advantages at a glance
- Certified communication protocol that does not require a VPN connection
- Proxy-friendly, thus no complex configuration of the end customers firewall necessary
- Individual definition of the intervals how often data should be sent to the cloud
China Connection
Integrate China Connection.
Connect securely worldwide.
This connection, specially designed for the Chinese economic region, can be easily booked with Big-LinX. It enables safe access and easy maintenance of machinery, plants, installations and equipment in China.
Secure access to machines and plants in China
Advantages at a glance
- Reliable VPN connection
- Stable and secure access to machines and plants in Chine
- China Connection can be booked easily
High-security smartcard
Insert smartcard.
Protect sensitive data.
Our high-security SIM smartcards are used to uniquely identify you to the Big-LinX server, protecting your sensitive data from misuse by unauthorised parties.
Cryptographic encryption
Our smartcards are cryptographically encrypted, i.e. plain text put into an unreadable form. Two types of keys are used – a public key and private key. The public key allows the information to be encrypted for a specific target person or target system. Only those who possess the appropriate private, non-readable key can decrypt this information, i.e. make it readable again. The corresponding hardware certificates are located on the crypto chip of the smartcard.
Advantages at a glance
- Effective element for the encryption of communication channels
- Big-LinX smartcards are non-copyable or readable
- Integrated x.509 based certificate with private key
SecureVPN
Enable SecureVPN.
Communicate securely.
Our SecureVPN is a self-contained, smartcard-secured communications network with encrypted connections that are virtually impossible for hackers to access.
Interrupted, secured connection
The abbreviation SecureVPN stands for “Secure Virtual Private Network”. Within this self-contained communication network, each VPN client can establish a connection to the Big-LinX platform in order to access the device. In addition – and this is the special feature of our SecureVPN – a VPN connection is established between the platform and device. In this way, the continuous connection is bypassed and hackers can gain virtually no access to the network.
Advantages at a glance
- Secure connection, as separate connections from the client to the platform and from the platform to the device
- Encryption by means of a strong cryptographic procedure (key length of AES with 256 bits)
- Runs on all common Windows operating systems
Two-factor authentication
Identify twice.
Profit in the long term.
This service ensures that users have to prove that they possess, e.g. a certificate, when logging in to the portal in addition to the password query, which makes the log-in or connection much more secure.
Additional authentication element
For security-critical application areas, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) recommends two-factor authentication. The password to be entered is supplemented by an additional factor (e.g. a certificate or a one-time password). This is provided to the user either via email or an APP.
Advantages at a glance
- Difficult made access to the account by unauthorised persons
- Supported apps: Google Authenticator od Microsoft Authenticator
- Simple activation of two-factor authentication via user management
plug&play installation
Configured ex works.
Quickly installed.
Unpack, connect, start: With pre-configured and ready-to-connect firewalls, devices can be quickly and easily connected and put into operation.
Preconfigured devices
Our customers benefit from the option of factory-set pre-configuration. This means that they are devices that are perfectly preconfigured to your needs, which you can install quickly with the accompanying Quickstart Guide – without having to install device drivers or create settings, for example. The device can be put into operation immediately.
Advantages at a glance
- Various customer configurations possible ex works
- Quickstart Guide for fast device connection
- plug&play installation as well in the brownfield area possible
Cloud data logging
Save logs.
Prevent tampering.
The “Cloud Data Logging” service enables connection logs to be stored in the cloud and is used to clearly record and assign a connection incl. information on the visitor and duration of the connection.
Highest transparency
All connection logs stored in the cloud can be selected. Thus, which user was on which device at which time can be established. Any changes can also be completely selected with this service.
Advantages at a glance
- Storage of the connection logs in the cloud
- Effective protection against manipulation
- Highest transparency through readable portal protocols
REST-API
Integrate web services.
Optimise M2M communication.
This service enables the use of distributed third-party systems, especially web services, in order to optimise machine-to-machine communication.
Open program interface
REST API (Representational State Transfer – Application Programming Interface) refers to an open, uniform programming interface used for distributed systems, especially for web services. A collection of open-source tools allows users to design, create, document and use http web services. It is mainly used to optimise machine-to-machine communication.
Advantages at a glance
- Uniform interface for the use of distributed web services
- Documentation available in Swagger
- Ideal for optimising machine-to-machine communication
Time series database
Manage time series.
Keeping track.
This service enables optimised storage of time series data for the purpose of visualisation in dashboards or as a basis for predictive maintenance.
Secure data storage
With the help of our time series databases, high-frequency machine data can be generated and stored as a function of time. The stored data can then be used for analytical purposes such as dashboard applications or predictive maintenance tasks. Our databases are characterised by high capacity and fast access to data records.
Advantages at a glance
- Time series database for dashboard and/or predictive maintenance purposes
- Specially designed for efficient storage, processing and analysis
- Storage on a web server in a secure data centre
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IIoT data handling
made easy.
Some of our applications & services are ideally suited as a basis for further IIoT activities as for example predictive maintenance, as they can be used to manage and process a wide range of IIoT data from the connected devices.
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IIoT applications & services
- Applications: Dashboards, alarms
- Services: Time series database, WWH, plug&play installation, REST-API
Basis for predictive maintenance
- Quick overview of crucial IIoT data such as statuses, processes or production parameters
- Management of all circulating devices from a central location
One IIoT platform
with many special features.
The Big‑LinX®platform has some distinctive features that make it the first choice for anyone who wants to manage predictive and maintenance tasks easily, securely and reliably.
Secure cloud hosting
The complete architecture of Big‑LinX®, including storage and servers, is located in western Europe, where all Big‑LinX® services are also operated. This ensures that the data that is collected and processed is protected as effectively as possible and all processes are absolutely compliant with the applicable regulations and requirements, such as the GDPR.
No code platform
The Big‑LinX® platform makes it possible to implement complex IIoT applications without any programming skills. Machine data can be read and alarms visualised with Big-LinX® – without having to write a single line of code.
Predictive Maintenance
With the help of our IIoT applications & services past and present IIoT data from your devices can be processed and visualized. This enables faster diagnosis, more precise derivation of forecasts and trends, as well as easier formulation of recommendations for action. This provides the ideal basis for needs-based maintenance and results in the reduction of costs and time.
Unique IIoT security concept.
Implemented consistently.
The X-secure concept guarantees
Big‑LinX® users maximum IIoT security and ease of use.
“Thanks to Big‑LinX® we can make our service much more efficient.”
Dirk Schmidt, Technical Manager Software/FMS, Amada GmbH
Leading manufacturers and operators of
machines and systems opt for
Big‑LinX®.
And their success shows that they made the right decision.
"Implementing Big‑LinX® into the terminal makes it possible for us to support our customers and partners fully, easily, reliably and as fast as possible. ADS-TEC is the ideal partner for us, as it has always adapted to our requirements flexibly ever since we began working together"
Thomas Mertes, Executive Partner, toolbox GmbH
„Thanks to Big‑LinX® and the ADS-TEC firewall, we are able to grant the remote capability of our producer plants for solid wood processing machines, independent of the operating system. Even with outdated operating systems it is possible to provide remote service by our experts without material risks for the customer network. This as well will contribute to further reduce downtimes for our customers in the future. With the Big-LinX portal we currently manage more than 1,800 plants and machines worldwide. The user control enables us to also provide decentralised service locations with access to plants/machines that are relevant. With ADS-TEC we have found a reliable, secure partner who gives us the chance to grant LifeTime Services. This is one of many building blocks on our way to a continuous digitalisation of the service experience for our customers and installed base.“
Andreas Doikas, LifeTime Services/Group / Leitung | Vicepresident, Michael Weinig AG
"Thanks to Big‑LinX® we are able to check in advance which spare parts are required for a service job."
Dirk Schmidt, Technical Manager Software/FMS Amada GmbH
„Thanks to Big‑LinX® we can significantly accelerate the response time and the initial diagnosis on the target system. The downtimes in the event of a malfunction are considerably reduced. If the cause of the malfunction is clearly localised and it is purely a software problem, it can be sol-ved via Big‑LinX® / X‑Remote. By analysing the data via Big‑LinX® LinX of the target system the possible initial deployment of the service technician can be planned and executed in a targeted manner.“
Urs Stäheli, Director Software Engineering, HARDINGE
„Our „smart“ ALLROUNDER injection moulding machines are able to „communicate“ as they have Basic Connnectivity with an IIoT-Gateway from ADS-TEC. This enables the provision of process and production data to higher-level software tools and platforms like the ARBURG host computer system ALS or the customer portal arburgXworld. In addition, the remote access to our machines takes place via a secure and encrypted connection. By saying that Big‑LinX® contributes immensely in shortening the response times. Our customers receive a fast, efficient and secure online support from our ARBURG experts in an event of problems.“
Gerhard Würth, Bereichsleiter Technischen Abwicklung, ARBURG GmbH + Co KG
„Big‑LinX® enables us to monitor our globally distributed battery modules, store their lifecycle data as a digital twin and distirubte software updates to our storage systems and charging infrastructure facilities.“
Sascha König, Leiter Services, ads-tec Energy GmbH
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