Any Hardware, Any Software, Any Cloud

Weidmüller: open operating system Any Hardware, Any Software, Any Cloud

2024-05-28 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Weidmüller, the specialist for automation, has now integrated a multitude of additional functions and options for universal use in different hardware environments into its universal, open operating system "u-OS".

Open basis: The universal operating system is suitable for almost all variants of standardized and individual software for controlling machines and automation.(Image: Weidmüller) — Open basis: The universal operating system is suitable for almost all variants of standardized and individual software for controlling machines and automation.
(Image: Weidmüller)

The boundaries between different device classes are increasingly disappearing. Controllers, edge PCs, routers and gateways are working together more and more to operate systems. Weidmüller expanded the availability of its operating system "u-OS" to several devices. At the start, the operating system "u-OS" was used on the "u-control 2000" controller when it was first presented. It was then available for the modular control and edge systems "u-control M3000" and "M4000".

Independent of hardware

Due to the open design of the operating system, it will be possible in the future to install the operating system "u-OS" on generic hardware with the "ARM SystemReady" and "Intel x86" processors. For the Raspberry Pi single-board computer, for example, the "Community Edition" will be available in the future. This can be downloaded from the automation specialist's website. The easy handling ensures that application software (APP) from different users can be installed on the Raspberry Pi. For manufacturers in mechanical engineering, the "u-OS" operating system provides considerable independence. Since the operating system is compatible with a variety of generic hardware, manufacturers of machinery and automation will soon be able to realize a multi-supplier strategy. This ensures that components and software are always available. In addition, machinery and automation manufacturers can use the most economical hardware.

Universal basis

The "u-OS" operating system is designed as a platform. This allows to integrate different software. This, for example, concerns software for control and visualization. In addition, you can integrate software either from the cloud or on-premises. This applies to applications from Weidmüller as well as to application-specific software from partner companies. In addition, the open design of the operating system also allows to integrate individually programmed software. This is based on API and container technology. The foundation for the interaction of different applications is the data hub of the operating system. This way, users can put together individual software systems even without programming knowledge. Due to its comprehensive possibilities, the "u-OS" operating system is also advantageous for developers. If you want to use self-developed software, you can integrate it via container technology. This also applies to on-premises systems. This way, users can tailor their system to their own needs. As an option, even specific hardware can be used. With the help of the "Developer Edition", programmers in mechanical engineering and automation technology can adapt the operating system to their individual hardware. The experts from Weidmüller provide support.

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