How UNS Operates

UNS operates on a standardized IIoT protocol like MQTT, enabling seamless communication across all organizational systems. Each smart device functions as a node, facilitating both data publication and subscription within the UNS framework. For legacy devices, integration is achieved via point-to-point connectivity through gateways.

The UNS Framework

In practical terms, UNS facilitates data transmission from factory-floor assets such as sensors, machinery, PLCs, and SCADA systems to the UNS repository. Business systems like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and cloud solutions tap into this data stream. They leverage this information for decision-making and, in some instances, contribute back to the UNS repository for wider utilization. The data is visualized through dedicated dashboard tools.

The foundational principles of UNS often draw from ISA-95 standards for categorization, ensuring alignment with organizational hierarchies. Key to UNS implementation is reflecting the genuine organizational structure. Through UNS, disparate data sources undergo standardization and contextualization, unifying them under a cohesive naming schema. HighByte Intelligence Hub serves as an exemplary DataOps solution for realizing this vision.

The UNS Advantage

• Enhanced Data Accessibility: A consolidated repository offers a singular reference point for all organizational data needs.
• Streamlined Scalability: Adding and maintaining systems within the UNS framework is straightforward and cost-effective.
• Accelerated Value Realization: Reduced time and resources spent on data wrangling expedite digitalization initiatives.

Why Embrace UNS?

The mounting influx of industrial data presents a twofold challenge and opportunity. Managing this surge while leveraging its potential demands a structured approach.

Traditional architectures, like the automation pyramid, established during the '90s, face limitations in today's context. The reliance on hierarchical data flow poses risks of data loss and flawed decision-making. Proliferation of point-to-point integrations further strains network resources.

UNS, in contrast, fosters a unified data ecosystem where all information converges at a single hub, fostering seamless data flow. This minimizes network strain and optimizes resource utilization.

UNS lays the groundwork for data-driven decision-making and operational optimization. By embracing UNS, organizations unlock a pathway to streamlined processes, enhanced efficiency, and sustainable growth in the digital age.