ARMxy + Node-RED + FUXA is an industrial edge solution that integrates data acquisition, logic control, and visualization.The combination of the three can complete the entire process from collection, processing to visualization on a single device. It is applicable to scenarios such as non-standard automation, energy storage monitoring, and equipment supporting, and has the capabilities of stability, flexibility, and rapid delivery.
Case Details
In industrial sites, we often encounter such requirements:
- There are more and more devices, and the protocols are varied.
- Not only local real-time control is needed, but also an intuitive visual interface is desired.
- Don't want to use complex upper computers, and don't want to be deeply bound by traditional SCADA systems.
- The project cycle is short, requirements change frequently, and development costs need to be controlled.
Is there a solution
Is it both stable and flexible, and can it really run on-site?
ARMxy + Node-RED + FUXA is the combination that is being chosen by more and more engineers under such circumstances.
ARMxy: Not a "gateway", but the hardware base of edge systems
The ARMxy series industrial equipment is not essentially a single-function acquisition gateway, but a Linux edge control platform oriented to industrial sites.
It addresses the most fundamental and also the most crucial issue:
- Industrial-grade hardware design, supporting 7×24 hours of stable operation.
- Rich interface resources, connecting PLCs, instruments, frequency converters, and sensors.
- ARM architecture features low power consumption and can operate for a long time without pressure.
- Natively supports the Linux ecosystem, making it convenient to deploy various applications.
- Self-developed software such as BLRAT and QucikConfig reduces development difficulty.
Simply put, what ARMxy provides is a reliable, long-term operational "on-site host" rather than a temporary device that is discarded after use.
Node-RED: Connect "protocols, logic, and data flows" all together
On ARMxy, Node-RED often plays the role of the "central hub" of the system.
1.Agreement Integration Center
Whether it is Modbus, OPC UA, IEC 104, MQTT, or HTTP, data from different devices can be uniformly processed in Node-RED.
Engineers do not need to develop separate programs for each protocol; instead, they complete data collection and integration through a node-based approach.
2. Edge Logic Processing
In actual projects, many logics are not complicated but change frequently:
- Threshold judgment
- Local linkage
- Status Judgment and Alarm
Implementing these logics in Node-RED is often more intuitive and easier to maintain than modifying PLC programs.
3. Data Export
Node-RED is also responsible for organizing the data:
- Provided to local visualization
- Push to the cloud platform
- Integrate with third-party systems
It is the most flexible layer in the entire system.
FUXA: A lightweight SCADA that makes data "visible and controllable"
If Node-RED solves the problem of "how data comes in and how it is calculated",
then FUXA solves the problem of "how people use it".
FUXA is a web-based lightweight SCADA/HMI tool that can be used once deployed on ARMxy:
- Browser access, no need to install a client
- Real-time monitoring screen, trend curve, alarm interface
- Support common controls such as buttons, meters, and animations
- Natively supports Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, and REST API
In many projects, FUXA is used to replace traditional upper computer software, which not only reduces the complexity of deployment but also lowers the costs of authorization and maintenance.
What changes will the combination of the three bring about?
When ARMxy, Node-RED, and FUXA are combined, the system structure becomes very clear:
- ARMxy provides a stable industrial hardware platform
- Node-RED is responsible for protocol integration and edge logic
- FUXA implements local HMI and SCADA functions
Finally, form a set:
Collection + Processing + Visualization + Control
An edge system where everything is completed on a single industrial device
The advantages of this architecture are very obvious:
- Does not rely on traditional industrial computers.
- Not locked into a single SCADA vendor .
- Projects are delivered faster, and adjustments in the later stages are more flexible.
- More suitable for non-standard, project-based, and rapid iteration scenarios .
Which scenarios are particularly suitable for this solution?
Equipment manufacturers / OEM supportingThe device comes with a built-in visual interface. Customers can use it by simply opening a browser, without the need for an additional upper computer.
Energy storage, photovoltaic, charging pilesMulti-protocol access, local policy control, on-site visualization, and the closed loop can be completed on the edge side.
Energy consumption, water services, environmental monitoringData collection, alarm, and trend display are concentrated in one ARMxy device.
Non-standard automation and engineering projectsWith changing requirements and tight schedules, the flexibility advantages of Node-RED + FUXA are obvious.
FUXA: A lightweight SCADA that makes data "visible and controllable"
ARMxy + Node-RED + FUXA is not intended to replace PLCs, but to solve those problems beyond PLCs:
- Multi-protocol integration
- Edge computing
- Web visualization
- Rapid delivery and later expansion
It is more like an additional set of more flexible and modern tools prepared for engineers. In today's era where edge intelligence and on-site autonomy are increasingly emphasized, such an architecture is becoming a more realistic choice.
