System Architecture
Review the following information to learn more about the system architecture and network architecture of Litmus Edge.
System Architecture
The diagram below shows the system architecture of Litmus Edge and the different paths that data can travel through Litmus Edge.
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[1] You have the option of accessing Litmus Edge through the Web UI, the Terminal User Interface (TUI), or REST API. See the following to learn more: |
[2] To get data into Litmus Edge, you will need to configure a connection between PLCs and DeviceHub drivers. Review the list of available drivers and the parameters that need to be configured in the Industrial Systems Connection Guide. Once the data flows into DeviceHub, it is sent to the message broker for further processing. |
[3] Once the data reaches the message broker, there are different paths the data can flow.
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[4] You can send the data northbound to the following:
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Network Architecture
The diagram below shows the typical network architecture for Litmus Edge. Refer to the callouts in the diagram and descriptions below to learn more.
Options for Setting Up Litmus Edge
You have the following options for setting up Litmus Edge on your site.
Learn more about Installation and Deployments.
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Option 1 | Refer to callout [1] in the diagram.
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Option 2 | Refer to callout [2] in the diagram.
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Option 3 | Refer to callout [3] in the diagram.
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Option 4 | Refer to callout [4] in the diagram.
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Option 5 | Refer to callout [5] in the diagram.
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Option 6 | Refer to callout [6] in the diagram.
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Cloud and Litmus Edge Manager Setup
Refer to the following options for setting up cloud storage and Litmus Edge Manager.
Litmus Edge Manager
Refer to callout [7] in the diagram.
Data collected from Litmus Edge is sent to Litmus Edge Manager for consolidation.
Cloud Storage
Refer to callout [8] in the diagram.
Litmus Edge Manager sends data to cloud systems or other enterprise systems. Learn more about Applications and Applications Guides.
Integrations
Refer to callout [9] in the diagram.
Litmus Edge can also send data directly to cloud systems/other enterprise systems through integrations. Learn more about Integration and Integration Guides.