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Universal Device Integration

Connect external devices to your machine controller in minutes

Reduce integration effort for external devices by up to 90% with turnkey communication modules and a unified integration layer.

Scales & Weighing Systems

Read process weight into the machine controller in real time

Barcode & QR Scanners

Track and trace plus quality assurance directly on the production line

Label Printers

Automated label printing with production data from the machine controller

Camera Systems

Integrate machine vision results into production logic

Laboratory Devices & Measuring Instruments

Integrate SiLA2- and REST-compatible devices without programming effort

Serial Devices (RS232 / RS485)

Seamlessly integrate serial devices into modern automation systems

Architecture

Connect any device with minimal effort and maximum flexibility

Many peripheral devices, such as standard printers, scales or lab instruments, normally cannot be connected to a conventional PLC at all. Connecting such devices using conventional PLC programming often requires device-specific integration code - a time-consuming and error-prone process. retavi eliminates this effort through turnkey communication modules and flexible development tools for custom device adapters. Benefit from a unified device integration layer across machine controllers and IT systems.

Architecture of the retavi Universal Device Integrator for connecting peripheral devices

Your Benefits

Up to 70% shorter integration time compared to traditional middleware development

Communication modules for common interfaces: HTTP REST, RS232/RS485, MQTT, and more

Bidirectional communication - send commands and receive measured values

Unified data layer: all device data is immediately available for machine logic and IT

How It Works

1

Connect Devices

Select the appropriate communication module for your device (HTTP REST, TCP/IP, SiLA2, ...) and configure connection parameters and endpoints in the integrated web interface or our intuitive VS Code plugin.

2

Connect the Machine Controller and Map Data

Configure the connection to your machine controller, for example via OPC UA or one of the retavi fieldbus modules. Use simple mappings to define which measured values and control commands should be exchanged between the devices and the machine controller.

3

Operation

All device data is immediately available in the internal data model and can be used directly in your machine logic, stored in databases, or forwarded via IT protocols - all in one system.

Request a Quote

Choose a package and we will get back to you with a suitable offer as quickly as possible.

Hardware Package

Selected modules preinstalled on industrial-grade hardware - ready for immediate use.

from EUR 649

Software Package

Selected modules tailored to your use case. Delivered as a Docker container or executable.

from EUR 249

Enterprise Package

All available modules on the hardware of your choice - maximum flexibility for complex applications.

on request

Select hardware system

Pilz Industrial Pi 2

Industrial-grade Linux-based mini PC with preinstalled retavi software

ASUS NUC 14 Pro

Compact Linux-based mini PC with preinstalled retavi software

Other hardware

On request

Pilz IndustrialPI 4

Industrial-grade mini PC with preinstalled retavi software stack - certified for harsh industrial environments.

Technical Specifications

ProcessorQuad-core Cortex-A72, 1.5 GHz
Memory8 GB RAM
Storage32 GB eMMC
Operating SystemLinux
Protection RatingIP 20
Dimensions (H x W x D)96 x 45 x 110.5 mm
Interfaces
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 1 x RS485
  • 1 x Micro-USB socket
  • 1 x Micro-HDMI 2.0a (4K)
  • 2 x PiBridge
  • 1 x RP-SMA for external WLAN/BT antenna (2.4 / 5 GHz)
More information on pilz.com

Choose Your Modules

Fieldbus & I/O

Communication

Database Adapters

* Compatible with digital I/O modules from Pilz, Kunbus

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