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.
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
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.
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.
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.