NodeQ

Introducing a smarter DAQ that goes

beyond simple data collection.

NodeQ

Introducing a smarter DAQ that goes beyond simple data collection.

About NodeQ

NodeQ is the latest in industrial data acquisition technology for use at the edge.

Combining the advanced data categorization of industrial PCs and the power of DAQ data collection, the NodeQ is an all-in-one data collection device for better industrial productivity. Select a single NodeQ or connect multiple NodeQ devices for easy sensor and data orchestration over an entire network.

What is DAQ

At its core, a DAQ is a type of hardware that is used to interface between a variety of digital or analog signals from a sensor to a PC. Some of the first DAQ systems were built in the 1960s by IBM to record scientific data for agencies like NASA and translate it to the computers of the era, which required extensive and specific programming. These machines could take up a full room and are a far cry from the types of data acquisition devices that we see today. As the hardware evolved, separate industrial DAQs started to be used for quality testing and maintenance in the form of breakout boxes and other acquisition hardware for electronic I/O testing.

Despite the advancements in design and functionality, DAQs are still a necessary daily tool for many industrial applications, which require the collection and processing of thousands of different sensor data with hundreds of communication protocols read by individual channels. NodeQ enables the continued evolution of data acquisition technology by combining hardware and adaptable software, making it possible to collect, send, and coordinate data at the edge.

DAQ is equipment used to transmit digital or analog signals from sensors to a PC. Some early DAQ systems were produced by IBM in the 1960s and were used to record scientific data for organizations like NASA and convert it into data that could be recognized by the computers of the time through extensive programming. These machines took up a lot of space and were far from the types of data collection devices we see today. As technology advanced, industrial DAQ began to be used for quality testing and maintenance in the form of breakout boxes for electronic I/O testing and other collection hardware.

Despite the stunning advancements in design and function, DAQ remains an essential everyday tool in many industrial applications that still need to collect and process thousands of different sensor data using hundreds of communication protocols. NodeQ combines hardware and software to provide a leap forward in data collection technology by collecting, transmitting, and conditioning data at the edge.

SDT's NodeQ is designed not only to simply collect data on the industrial site but also to compress, compute, analyze, and infer the data received from equipment such as sensors and actuators before transmitting it to the cloud to optimize operations. It also integrates with SDT Cloud through SDT's own built-in SoM, providing continuous MLOps implementation and computation on the data.

SDT's NodeQ is designed not only to simply collect data from industrial sites, but also to optimize data received from equipment such as sensors and actuators. By compressing, calculating, analyzing, and forming inferences, and NodeQ transmits information to the cloud to provide continuous MLOps implementation with our own SDT high-powered SoM.

Digital IO

CAN bus

IO-Link

RS-232

RS-485/422

USB

SDT has a long history of working with manufacturers and meeting the needs of Industry 4.0. As factories get more digitized, the sensor and data collection requirements continue to increase. A single facility can contain tens of thousands of different sensors, which transmit terabytes of data on a regular basis. The only way to manage these increasing network workloads is to contain more information on-site. NodeQ’s ability to combine intelligent data processing with multiple input connectivity allows synchronized multi-measurement data to be structured and processed at the edge, with only relevant data being sent to the cloud.

SDT has successfully achieved the requirements of Industry 4.0 by collaborating with manufacturers for a long time. As the digitalization of factories accelerates, the amount and requirements for sensors and data continue to increase. It is becoming increasingly common for terabytes of data to be generated and transmitted daily from thousands of sensors within a single facility. The only way to manage this increasing network workload is to handle more information on-site. NodeQ structures and processes the data incoming through multiple channels at the edge, sending only the essential data to the cloud.

NodeQ features a standard 35mm DIN rail mount for easy installation anywhere. Mount directly on your on-site DIN rail rack without additional installation costs.

NodeQ is built for production scalability. Every module is based on one I/O standard and can be switched out or added to have the right number of I/O channels for customer applications.

Technology

The average data acquisition device only supports serial communication or internal IP communication, preventing remote access of data by factory, production, or plant managers. Data must be collected by directly connecting RS-232C or Ethernet to an industrial PLC. Without the protocols necessary for direct communication to the cloud, it is impossible to automatically transmit, store, and analyze acquired data. To solve this inefficiency, SDT developed NodeQ and opened a new chapter in on-site data collection.

Typical data collection devices only support serial communication or internal IP communication, meaning that a supervisor must be present on-site. This is because users need to connect RS-232C, Ethernet, or similar interfaces to the PLC of industrial equipment and link protocols to collect data directly. Additionally, direct communication with the cloud is difficult, making it obviously impossible to automatically transmit, store, and analyze the collected data. To address these inconveniences and inefficiencies, SDT developed NodeQ, opening a new chapter in data collection.

NodeQ is designed first for compatibility with your existing equipment.

NodeQ helps build a manufacturing process tailored to your industrial environment, independent from equipment providers. Connect directly to production facilities with supported protocols RS-232, RS-485, CAN bus, as well as the latest I/O such as IO-Link and USB without needed a needing a converter. NodeQ is equipped with a sensor library that SDT has accumulated from working experience with industrial customers. This library introduces a revolutionary change to the production floor by eliminating a huge amount of manual work. The moment NodeQ is connected to a sensor, it automatically detects which manufacturer's sensor it is and inputs data to the software linked with NodeQ. No more manual work and coding for connections. And to reflect the ever-evolving sensor ecosystem, SDT provides frequent FOTA (firmware over the air) updates.

Timing and Latency

Achieve real-time device orchestration and automation of all equipment on site. NodeQ's greatest advantage is automatically recognizing and synchronizing the internal hardware clock of any NodeQ modules originally installed or added later, enabling accurate time management and ensuring no production delays at launch, even in a large production environment. The knowledge gap between equipment manufacturers and equipment users is no longer a problem. Millisecond-accurate time synchronization enables the movement of sophisticated data packets, enabling device orchestration based on data occurring in real-time in the field.

By synchronizing all equipment in the industrial field to a millisecond level, we realize device orchestration and automation. The greatest advantage of NodeQ is that it automatically recognizes not only the modules that come standard but also all modules added later by the user, synchronizing time so that even in vast production environments, precise time management is possible without delays. The distance between equipment manufacturers and devices no longer poses any issues. Millisecond-level precise time synchronization enables the movement of intricate data packets, actualizing tremendous device orchestration based on real-time data generated on-site.

Process automation starts with NodeQ.

The Right DAQ for Any Application

NodeQ puts I/O compatibility in the hands of equipment operators.

From communication protocols in use by the manufacturing industry for decades to the latest in protocol efficiency, NodeQ offers a variety of I/O options. Connect and control everything from legacy equipment to the latest sensors.

Vibration

Temp

Voltage /Current

Pressure

IO-Link

SDT is proud to support the open-source community with IO-Link embedded software for NodeQ.

IO-Link is the first international I/O standard for connecting sensors and actuators with bi-directional, point-to-point communication. Unlike conventional I/O, IO-Link has the great advantage of integrating the device into virtually any fieldbus or automation system. NodeQ includes IO-Link for bi-directional communication that allows quick setup and installation diagnostics.

NodeQ & BlokWorks

NodeQ supports integration with SDT Cloud through its built-in SDT's own SoM, enabling accurate orchestration. SDT hardware integrates with SDT Cloud to facilitate continuous MLOps in industrial environments. The data collected through NodeQ is processed, classified, and refined in SDT Cloud to provide meaningful information to users.

NodeQ supports integration with SDT Cloud through its own SoM built into the SDT, enabling accurate orchestration. SDT hardware is integrated with SDT Cloud to carry out continuous MLOps in industrial sites. The data collected through NodeQ is processed, classified, and refined in SDT Cloud to provide meaningful information to users.

Device to Cloud Communication

Data Organization and Classification

Multi-device Synchronization

Industrial Ruggedness

NodeQ is built to withstand vibration based on international quality tests Method 514.5 and shock based on Method 516.7 with operating temperatures of -40℃ to 43℃.