Enable Data Access on all levels with Gantner´s open GI.connectivity Features

Gantner provides safe and reliable data exchange and interoperability through various read/write interfaces at the edge, desktop, and cloud levels. GI.connectivity will transform your Q.series X system into the most open and flexible data acquisition and streaming platform available.

What is Connectivity?

In general terms, connectivity is the ability to connect systems or application programs. Ideally, these connections are established without requiring many changes to the applications or the systems on which they run. Application programs may need to communicate with each other to complete transactions or to effectively balance resources at an installation.

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Are you interested in connectivity solutions for your application but don’t know what Gantner products are best for you? Our engineers can quickly help you personalize a Q.series X solution around your needs.  

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Solutions that Connect You

GI.bench - Data Acquisition Software

GI.bench is a state-of-the-art data acquisition software environment that combines system setup and configuration and logging and monitoring multiple data streams in one easy-to-use desktop application.

• Quick and easy setup of multi-channel DAQ systems
• Configure multi-frequency data loggers
• Processing of large volumes of data
• Create and share engaging dashboards
• Modern APIs for configuration and data access

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GI.cloud – Data Acquisition in the Cloud

The GI.cloud enables the acquisition and processing of data from distributed measurement devices. GI.cloud combines Gantner’s proven edge devices for monitoring and control with an adaptive and scalable cloud backend.

• Lifetime secure cloud storage
• Real-time data visualization
• Customized dashboard
• Fast integration
• Cost-effective data storage

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GI.connectivity – Open and Flexible

GI.connectivity provides safe and reliable data exchange and interoperability through various read/write interfaces at the edge, desktop, and cloud levels. GI.connectivity will transform your Q.series X system into the most open and flexible data acquisition and streaming platform available.

• Fieldbus interfaces, including CAN, EtherCAT, and PROFINET
• Custom controller plugins for customer-specific communication protocols
• Drivers & interfaces for LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, and many more
• IIoT protocols; OPC UA, DDS, and MQTT
• Modern APIs for device configuration and data stream access

Interfaces for Simple Integration

With our open solutions, there are countless possibilities. Quickly integrate GI solutions with legacy tools and workflows utilizing the interfaces you already know best.

Available Plugins

• OPC UA
• Rainflow HCM
• Moog Controller
• ARINC
• GOM 3D metrology cameras
• Customized plugins on request

Additional Interfaces

• Modbus TCP
• DDS
• Modbus RTU with external USB to RS485 converter
• CAN-FD with an external USB converter
• GPS Mouse on USB
• EnDat 3
• IO Link

Intelligent Scalability

We are committed to providing forward-compatible and future-proof solutions that are never invalidated and can grow as your needs do, saving you money throughout the total life span of your application. 

What about Data management?

Skimming Mode for Remote Applications

Skimming mode is a configuration setup that allows you to securely transfer data to the cloud when a controller cannot access a stable internet connection. With skimming mode, the controller logs data locally when disconnected from the internet, and when connected to the cloud again, the data logged while offline is immediately transmitted to the cloud and deleted locally once the transfer is complete. To enable skimming mode, you need storage media on the controller; the capacity depends on the application's data requirements.

On the controller level, a logger is responsible for gathering all of the data within the system that is transferred to the cloud, so the data logger can first record it. A system data stream then connects the logger to the cloud.

With a Skimming mode data logger and data stream configured, a remotely distributed controller can reliably transmit data to the cloud. Regardless of how unreliable the device’s internet connection may be, all of the data you intend to collect can be securely transmitted to the cloud when internet connectivity is restored.