Nowadays, lots of production data or device information needs to be smoothly transmitted to server or cloud for big data analytic in I4.0 applications. Thus, a good management tool to ensure the connectivity facilities, including networking and field devices run in good condition is very important.

NEXCOM provides nCare, I4.0 Node and Network Manager to fulfill the demand of such management. nCare is designed with protocols for network management and Modbus. This enables nCare to manage not only NEXCOM’s IWF products but also third party devices. In addition, nCare can also manage those devices implemented with Modbus protocol. nCare is a perfect tool to manage connectivity products from device to network backbone and construct 3-layer management solution in I4.0 applications.

IWF 800 nCare

• Main Feature
• Automatically discover managed devices by SNMP, CAPWAP & Modbus scan
• Visual topology to display device and wireless link status for remote management
• Supports Modbus TCP protocol to communicate with Modbus device for asset management
• Easy remote provisioning, configuration, firmware upgrade and reboot for NEXCOM IWF devices
• Flexible events and notifications with pre-defined threshold
• Supports third-party devices with MIB compiler and MIB browser
• Comprehensive report and log, including asset status, system log and usage report
• Supports smart phone/tablet APP for mobile management
• Support API, customization service for management of private protocol communication
• Co-existing with 3rd party management solution through standard, open interface
• Management scope can be up to 6,000 nodes