uaGate MB FAQs
Are there CAD drawings for uaGates or edgeGate available?
Softing has not created any device-specific CAD drawings, but CAD drawings for the ME Max housing can be downloaded from the manufacturer. The case designation is:
ME MAX 22.5 2-2 KMGY (Part.No. 2713625)
Various CAD files are available here:
www.phoenixcontact.com/online/portal/us/
How many symbols can be used with uaGate and edgeGate?
The maximum number of symbols which can be imported is 20.000. The edgeGate supports with its 5 connections up to 60.000 symbols, but also a maximum of 20.000 per connection.
Is the store-and-forward functionality towards OPC UA from uaGate and edgeGate supported?
The buffering as specified in the OPC UA standard is implemented, but the items are stored in the RAM, not on the SD card. Please mind that the OPC UA client must support this functionality and demand it from the server.
What is the fastest polling rate of uaGate?
50ms polling time
What is the maximum data throughput of uaGate and edgeGate?
2.500 byte items with 200ms polling time
What is the power dissipation of the uaGate or edgeGate?
The power dissipation also depends on the operating mode (Ethernet load, supply voltage, ambient temperature, module dispersion, ...). A typical value for power dissipation Pv is about 3.3 watts at 24VDC.
Which web browsers are supported by uaGate and edgeGate?
We recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the gateway configuration. Microsoft Explorer has some known limitations that might interfere with the user interface.
Is the OPC UA Alarms and Events (AE) supported?
At the moment no Softing gateway echo-seriesdataFEED-series supports Alarms and Events (AE).
Is the OPC UA Historical Access (HA) supported?
At the moment no Softing gateway echo-seriesdataFEED-series supports Historical Access (HA).
How to change the language of the user interface with uaGate and edgeGate?
The browser preferred language is used for the user interface, currently English and German is supported. If you want to override this default setting, change the preferences in your browser.
For example, in Mozilla Firefox:
Menu -> Settings -> Content -> Languages and change or move the desired language to the top of the list.
Which cloud platforms are supported?
We support with all Softing gateways (echocollect, uaGate, edgeGate) the Microsoft Azure Cloud, Amazon AWS Cloud, IBM Bluemix Cloud and other cloud providers, which are using MQTT for telemetry data.
