ABB
Gateways & Connectivity
Industrial gateways and communication components that connect equipment and exchange operating data.
Selection factors
Connected protocols · Network architecture · Data path
← Engineering & Integration
Application support in Texas
HMI + IIoT / Edge Data
Connect operators and decision-makers to secure production data through HMIs, managed networks, protocol conversion and edge-ready communications.
Where GEA can help
Which machine data do operators and other systems need?
GEA helps work through operator-interface, communication and data-access requirements from the machine outward. We can review existing protocols, display needs and product options with your controls and IT teams to help define a practical connection path.
Applications to explore
Operator-interface updates
Review HMI requirements against the controller, available data and the operator's day-to-day tasks.
Protocol conversion
Explore gateways and communication options between equipment that uses different industrial protocols.
Machine-data access
Map the route from machine signals to the systems that need them, including ownership and access requirements.
Start the conversation
What should we work through together?
Share what you know about the process. These questions help our team understand the application before narrowing the product choices.
- Which machine values, alarms, recipes or operator actions need to be displayed or exchanged?
- What controllers, protocols and network arrangements exist today?
- Who needs access, and what security and IT requirements apply to the data path?
Connect the technology to the task
Product families for this application.
Browse relevant technologies and selection factors, then ask GEA to help match the application. Use the family links to browse the online catalog or manufacturer details.
Banner Engineering
Industrial Wireless
Industrial wireless nodes, gateways and I/O for connecting equipment where cable runs are difficult.
Selection factors
Signal path · I/O count · Network topology
OMRON
Industrial Automation (PLC/HMI)
PLCs, machine controllers and HMIs for coordinated machine logic, motion and operator control.
Selection factors
I/O architecture · Motion axes · Operator interface
Phoenix Contact
PLCnext Technology
An open industrial-automation ecosystem combining real-time controllers, modular I/O, engineering software and flexible integration with higher-level languages and cloud services.
Selection factors
Controller & I/O architecture · Programming environment · Networking & security
Phoenix Contact
Industrial Ethernet Switches
Managed and unmanaged switches for resilient machine and plant network connections.
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A part number. A machine.
A production challenge.
Share what you know. We’ll help define a practical next step with the right GEA team.