iSOC

The iDC-SOC’s Local Application Intelligence

Thanks to its integrated Smart Manager, the iDC-SOC is equipped with the key applications that enable it to be integrated into a light management system.

Safe and reliable operation of the system as a whole is largely dependent on the architecture of the lighting control system.

If the transmission channel between the control technology and the iDC-SOC fails, this usually results in the subsequent failure of all downstream components. To avoid this situation, timer programs can be activated in the iDC-SOC, which are astronomically controlled and can be synchronised via SNTP with an appropriate delay to take over the task and provide redundancy.

A similar safeguard is provided for recording data generated by luminaire controllers. The Smart Manager of the iDC-SOC contains locally integrated data loggers which are capable of recording generated data, even for days at a time, and can then transfer these data to the control technology, usually on a daily basis, but just as easily after a few days in the event of a communication breakdown.

Most importantly, though, no data are lost. As the system is designed for universal use, it can be configured
to suit highly disparate applications. The applications shown in the chart are integral parts of the iDC-SOC’s local intelligence and can be remotely configured using the available communication channels.

The software framework is a web service that can run on an embedded controller, PC or enterprise system. The universal management tool for BACnet, M-Bus, LON, Modbus and other fieldbuses enables the commissioning and control of different systems and devices, wired or wireless. This makes it possible to install devices from different manufacturers with different protocols and to combine them in a simple, intuitive way.

The software framework has an integrated web HMI tool and a user-specific web interface in accordance with the HTML5 standard. HTML5 is supported by all common browsers worldwide. HMI interfaces created with this tool are:

• platform-independent
• high performance
• very easy to develop
• intuitive to use
• expandable at any time
• future-proof

Protocol-independent automation objects are created for:

• Alarms (display and management)
• Trends (display and comparison)
• Time control / calendar
• Logic programming according to IEC 61131
• Gateway functions (including data conversion)

The iDC-SOC makes it possible to connect any type of visualisation or SCADA system via JSON/Rest, OPC UA, SOAP, XML or BACnet. The distributed IT architecture of the connected servers can be accessed at any time via the web service. The web service can be hosted on any server under Windows, Android or Linux.