Datasources

Once you have TilliT onboarded and online, you’re able to start connecting TilliT to a data source.

TilliT supports connecting to an OPC_UA server (which is recommended) or directly to a PLC via PROFINET, MODBUS, or using a RevPi Module. We also have a simulator that pushes data to the cloud without needing to be connected to any data source. Great for testing connectivity, setting up training or demos.

1. Click the +Create button; this will open a new pop-up config window.

2. In the pop-up window, complete the following:

   • Name** ** - Create a name for this datasource, making sure you can recognise it later on.

   • Datasource type - the protocol TilliT will use to communicate with the datasource.

   • Endpoint - this will be the data source address. Below are some details on how to populate this field.

   • Options - for advanced networking options.

3. Click Save and open

Observe that the Connected checkbox will display a tick when the edge has connected to the datasource. This value is updated every poll cycle (60 sec).