Table 3 Potential sources of equipment data
Classification | Data source | Data type | Common interfaces | End user | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Database | Building management system (BMS) | Energy and environmental | ODBC OLEDB JDBC etc. | Energy and facilities | Batch |
Database | Monitoring and targeting (M&T) | Energy | ODBC OLEDB JDBC etc. | Energy and facilities | Batch |
Database | Manufacturing execution system (MES) | Production and automation | ODBC OLEDB JDBC etc. | Automation, production and quality | Real-time and batch |
Device | Programmable logic controller (PLC) | Production, energy and environmental | OPC MT Connect BACnet Modbus LonWorks | Automation and building services | Real-time |
Device | Gateways | Multiple | HTTP OPC Modbus I/O (i.e. CSV) | Multiple | Real-time and batch |
Device | Smart devices (i.e. IoT) | Multiple | MQTT COAP HTTP | Multiple | Real-time |