Communication Hub

Easy communication with GPRS, UMTS, LTE and 5G

Server application for secure, worldwide and high-performance communication between end devices and applications.

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All functions integrated

Secure communication
In all networks
Fast + effective
Scalable
Affordable

The M2M Control Communication Hub is a “middleware” solution for the M2M Control Pro product line. The Communication Hub is a server application and allows uncomplicated communication between the controllers and (mostly server-based) software applications as well as between the controllers themselves via mobile radio (GPRS, UMTS, LTE, 5G). The communication is always encrypted and compressed. The functionality of the Communication Hub is based on the IP telemetry specification (DIN 43863-4). Support for the Communication Hub is an integral part of the firmware of all M2M Control Pro products.

Fast and effective

The Communication Hub easily and effectively organizes communication between controllers in the field directly with other controllers and central applications. The communication is bidirectional and allows both the exchange of data between the participants and the direct access to the resources of the controllers (e.g. reading out the data logger or memory areas, setting parameters or switching functions on and off) Via the Communication Hub, the controllers can also be debugged “online” and new application software and firmware (FOTA) can be loaded. “Always online” and Compression ensures short reaction times and minimized data volumes.

Secure communication

The Communication Hub communicates with the controllers in the field as well as with the central application using encryption (TLS / AES) and authentication. The certificate management allows the installation of external “standard” certificates as well as own certificates. For special security requirements the Communication Hub may also be used with a private APN or VPN. Furthermore, the gateway permanently monitors the availability of the end devices (monitoring) and the security of the connections.

In all networks

The Communication Hub uses the standard Internet connectivity of mobile networks and therefore works easily with controllers in all networks without further configuration. Mixed operation across different networks (countries, providers, technologies) is also supported. Neither fixed IPs nor public IPs are required for the controllers for operation. Bidirectional communication is thus also possible in mobile networks.

Integration and expandability

For the integration in own software or IT structures we offer a Windows DLL library for the Microsoft Visual Studio (Linux and Java are in preparation). Thus, own user interfaces or database applications can easily be developed. The gateway also provides an API for extension by plug-ins.

Future-proof

The requirements for solutions can change, the Communication Hub also adapts to the requirements. The very good scalability (up to several thousand end devices per Communication Hub) also withstands strong growth. You can operate the Communication Hub (and its data) exactly as you need it: As a cloud solution, as a managed service in your data centre or even as a self-hosted solution. A transition is possible at any time.

Affordable

IoT, M2M, telecontrol and telematics applications usually have a long lifetime. The total cost of ownership (TCO) of a solution usually consists largely of the operating costs (communication, hosting, maintenance). Our Communication Hub offers a surprisingly inexpensive solution: A lifetime licensing per end device (with any number of data points per end device) enables long-term attractive prices for complete solutions.

System requirements

  • Windows Server
  • fixed public IP address (IPV4)

All details

If you need further information: Have a look at the manual offered in the downloads or simply contact us.

Figure 1: Network Diagram Communication Hub

Pictograms: OSA / CC By SA 3.0

All details

If you need further information: Have a look at the manual offered in the downloads or simply contact us.