Where to start with IIoT?
Based on insight from manufacturers and IIoT pioneers, we’ve listed six steps to consider when in pursuit of the connected factory.
SMART, SECURE, CONNECTIONS
Helping you build IIoT solutions for a smarter world.
Users of industrial machinery are increasingly demanding to know more insight as to their equipment's performance. This could be to monitor and manage energy usage, or regarding insight and control of operational parameters.
For equipment makers or machine builders, it is getting a lot easier to address these needs with IIoT solutions within your end-product. This allows you to add more value to your equipment and differentiate your offer from your competition.
Here you will find practical advice on making IIoT a key part of your solution, along with a selection of equipment and components from our range to help your implementation.
Advice & Ideas to help you implement IIoT
Seven steps to secure your IIOT devices
Joseph da Silva, Chief Information Security Officer at RS Group PLC offers his view on how to ensure your IIoT implementation is as secure as it can.
Making the IIoT work for your business
Success in the use of the IIoT demands more than just technology. A mature strategy for its adoption acknowledges the presence of some of the wider organisational challenges. We discuss them here.
Key Technologies for IIoT
IO-Link Sensors
IO-Link enables additional sensor performance and status data to be released and shared via gateways to Ethernet and more widely to the internet.
Networking & Protocol Conversion
The essential technology at the core of IIoT to get data from sensors, devices and controllers on the factory floor - often via Ethernet - to the cloud.
Logic Control & PLCs
These are fundamental to your machine build and whether you're looking for entry level logic controllers or complex PLCs we have a solution for you.
Motors & Motion Control
Discover everything from AC & DC motors and inverter drives to precision servo control, electric actuators and robotics kits.
Power Transmission
Whatever machine you're building, we can support with cylinders, hoses, gauges, bearings, belts, gears or pulleys from the leading brands.
Cable & Cable Accessories
All the essentials including wire, power, control and data cables, plus accessories to mark, protect and route cabling as required.
Process Automation & Sensing
Logic and process control, datacoms and sensing are core to industrial automation and form the heart of many machine control builds.
Connectors
Power, signalling and data connectors for board, panel and machine level applications, from the brands you can rely on.
Enclosures
Extensive range of enclosures for a wide number of applications, plus the related hardware and accessories required.
Test & Measurement
All you need from the brands you trust, to address your requirements for proving designs, machine build, test and commissioning.
Tools & Storage
From VDE screwdrivers to torque wrenches, we have a vast range of tools and storage options from leading brands to suit all your needs.
Power Supplies
Our extensive range of power supplies includes DIN Rail mounted versions, plus other switched mode power supplies for use within equipment.
Leading brands for Machine & Panel Builders implementing IIoT
Services to optimise your build process
RS Technical Support
Our customer service and engineering teams are on hand to support your needs and answer your questions online, by phone on 03457 201 201 or in person at our RS Local branches.
Free DesignSpark Electrical
Software offering a powerful and comprehensive range of professional CAD capabilities. Complete designs in a fraction of the time.
Your order delivered your way
You need solutions that respond to demands, reduce waste and streamline processes. From bespoke kits and eco tote deliveries, we can help.
RS PurchasingManager™
A web-based procurement tool designed to simplify your processes and save time and money. No integration, no investment, easy to onboard.