How Datanow can work at your plant

Datanow uses the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to bring numbers in to the platform. We've developed a range of software connectors and SDKs to make this as easy as possible.

Connect with Node-RED

Datanow accepts data over MQTT or HTTP. Our recommended way to get it there is our open-source Node-RED flow, for the following reasons.

Easy and affordable

Node-RED is free and runs almost anywhere: Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker, Raspberry Pi, embedded PCs and industrial gateways such as Opto 22 groov RIO. You may not need any new hardware at all.

Ready for your older devices

Our Node-RED flow reads from PLCs, industrial protocols, MQTT and physical IO, so existing equipment can be connected. No waiting for equipment upgrades, start using the valuable data inside your existing equipment immediately.

Modern, secure and open

MQTT and HTTP are open standards for sending data securely over the internet, and Node-RED and our flow are open source. There's no vendor lock-in, and you're free to send data using any software you like.

Configure Datanow to suit your operation

Next, decide which of Datanow’s time-series data functions (events, alerts, messages, notes, etc.) will be most useful for your team and operations.

Whether you have a single standalone machine or complex multi-path FMCG lines, Datanow can be programmed to present it in a simple and relevant way.

Also note that Datanow has a secure, open architecture which means you and your data are not locked in.

Use your data to work smarter

Once your data is on the platform, there are many ways it can inform and improve the way your plant works. With Datanow you really can expect a great day in manufacturing every day.

Website

From our website, you can see what’s going on from anywhere.

Mobile App

With our apps for Android and iOS you have instant ‘at a glance’ views and can enter key values manually.

Reports

Our standard and custom reports give you insightful summaries and detailed analyses, so you see the bigger picture as well as drilling down into specific areas.

Export Data

Time-proven Excel and CSV format files can be downloaded and emailed out to a schedule. This is the easiest way to do ad-hoc analysis and one-off presentations.

Integrate with third party apps

You can easily connect to popular web SaaS products like Geckoboard, Zapier, PowerBI and many others. Your interconnected dream is just a few clicks away.

Developer API

For developers and integrators, knock yourself out with full access in real time. Create any trigger, response or data collection action for your plant data.