Rockbox® Interoperability
SCADA and Interoperablity Products and Services
Rockware® Shop Floor Software products rely on integrated Rockbox® products for data collection and machine control. Stand-alone Rockbox® products offer functionality such as
CAN Bus
 component flashing and testing. The product group provides a wide range of functionalities, but all products share one key feature: seamless integration between computers, machine
PLCs
 , and
Devices
 . The proprietary methods for facilitating seamless and transparent communication have been perfected over the last 20 years through extensive research and development. Rockbox® products come in different form factors depending on product type. Components that typically make up a Rockbox® product include electrical panels, mini-PLCs, embedded computers, databases,
OPC
 servers, services, and
middleware
applications. Rockbox® products are continually being created and enhanced to keep up with the latest demands of the Industry 4.0 revolution.
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Rockbox® Features
Embedded Technology
Integration FriendlyEasy to integrate into your plant floor processes. Services provided are transparent to mission critical operations. Turn Key integration available upon request.
ReliableThe combination of hardened devices with historically proven applications result in a robust device that will operate problem free on the plant floor and in harsh environments.
FlexibleMultiple form factors and versions of products are available to provide the required functionality for each project.
Seamless Integration
Rockbox® Products
Interoperability with Ease
Eazy-BUS™
A comprehensive testing and logging platform for devices connected to CAN, LIN, and other embedded vehicle networks. For integrators, Eazy-BUS is simple to set-up and will easily integrate with any resident control system.
Current Decay (CD-100™)
CD-100™ is a testing and data collection module for filament based lighting used primarily for detecting automotive lighting that will prematurely fail due to microcracks in the glass.
Multiple Machine Input (iBox™)
iBox16, iBox32, iBox64,and iBox128 are centralized PLC based solution for providing data collection for non-OPC compliant machines. Four box sizes available including 16, 32, 64, and 128 inputs respectively.
Remote Input-Output (RIO™)
RIO is a decentralized solution utilizing remote input/output modules installed on each machine for providing data collection for non-OPC compliant machines. RIO can also communicate with devices such as RFID scanners or energize discrete outputs from remote input/output modules to interlock machines.
Decentralized Input-Output (DIO™)
DIO is a decentralized solution utilizing mini-PLCs installed on each machine for providing data collection for non-OPC compliant machines. DIO can send outputs from mini-PLCs to interlock machines.
eDart-X™
eDart-X is an application that provides two-way communication with RJG eDart systems. It can track cycles along with other pertinent process and job data from injection molding machines and tools.
OPC2DB™
OPC2DB™ is a middleware application for providing seamless two-way communication between machines and databases. OPC2DB can connect to IO, RIO, DIO and other OPC compliant controllers to facilitate data collection and writing to machines for control.
Data Collection Computer (DX™)
DX™ is an embedded PC acting as an OPC Server with dual network interface cards running OPC2DB™ along with any other middleware software applications and services.