DeviceHub
Overview
The DeviceHub module allows you to connect devices to Belden Horizon Data Operations, as well as add register values as tags for data polling. DeviceHub can work with devices by most major manufacturers, such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, Hitachi, and so on. It includes device-specific drivers (serial, Ethernet, Socketcan, and file-based). For complete information about the supported devices/drivers, see the Industrial Systems Connection Guide.
DeviceHub High-Level Architecture
Once you have added a tag to a connected device, Belden Horizon Data Operations polls that tag for data with the frequency you selected. The system normalizes the polled data and posts it to the internal Message Broker. You can then subscribe to the data available from the Message Broker for processing, visualization, and analysis.
You can access the DeviceHub module by selecting DeviceHub from the navigation panel. The module’s UI is divided into four panes:
- Devices : Add/connect devices to Belden Horizon Data Operations. Manage the connected devices with actions such as edit, refresh, and stop/start. Optionally, add custom metadata to devices in the form of key/value pairs.
- Tags: Add tags individually, in bulk, or by browsing a connected device. Manage tags with actions such as modify, view, and copy.
- Device Discovery (Network) Enable/disable the discovery mode. When discovery mode is enabled, Belden Horizon Data Operations allows you to view devices on the network it is connected to.