Managed OT to cloud connectivity
CloudRail, one of Belden’s connected brands, enables operational efficiency by connecting industrial assets to cloud platforms in hours instead of weeks or months. Its cloud-based device management solution helps customers securely bridge OT and IT communications. Together, Belden connected brands deliver complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for businesses and the world.
Benefits of CloudRail
Enables faster IIoT projects at lower cost
• Automated Plug&Play device provisioning connects industrial assets to any cloud in hours instead of weeks• Centralized & cloud-based management lowers maintenance costs
• Hardware installation by customers’ staff, no on-site configuration required
Allows future-proof data acquisition
• One standardized solution for brown- and greenfield data acquisition• Scalable solution from the first PoC to the roll-out of an IIoT-ecosystem with up to millions of installations
Works with a strong distribution and partner network
• Belden channel partners ensure global availability and on-site support for the CloudRail solution• Strong partnerships with AWS and Microsoft
• Global system integrator network for IIoT projects (e.g. Deloitte, Capgemini, Atos, …)
Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
• Independent from use-case, software application, and platform (no information silo)• Flexible usage of all leading cloud-providers or on-premise systems (AWS, Azure, Alibaba, IBM, Google, SAP, Aveva, MQTT, WebHook)
• Compatibility with all main OT equipment vendors (Belden, SICK, Pepperl+Fuchs, Turck, Balluff, Endress+Hauser, IFM etc.)
Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
• Fulfilment of IT security- and compliance requirements of enterprise customers from industries such as FMCG, Pharma, Defence and Industrial Equipment• Automatic remote updates and security patches
Benefits of CloudRail
Enables faster IIoT projects at lower cost
• Automated Plug&Play device provisioning connects industrial assets to any cloud in hours instead of weeks• Centralized & cloud-based management lowers maintenance costs
• Hardware installation by customers’ staff, no on-site configuration required
Allows future-proof data acquisition
• One standardized solution for brown- and greenfield data acquisition• Scalable solution from the first PoC to the roll-out of an IIoT-ecosystem with up to millions of installations
Works with a strong distribution and partner network
• Belden channel partners ensure global availability and on-site support for the CloudRail solution• Strong partnerships with AWS and Microsoft
• Global system integrator network for IIoT projects (e.g. Deloitte, Capgemini, Atos, …)
Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
• Independent from use-case, software application, and platform (no information silo)• Flexible usage of all leading cloud-providers or on-premise systems (AWS, Azure, Alibaba, IBM, Google, SAP, Aveva, MQTT, WebHook)
• Compatibility with all main OT equipment vendors (Belden, SICK, Pepperl+Fuchs, Turck, Balluff, Endress+Hauser, IFM etc.)
Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
• Fulfilment of IT security- and compliance requirements of enterprise customers from industries such as FMCG, Pharma, Defence and Industrial Equipment• Automatic remote updates and security patches
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Replacing Amazon Monitron
Knowing that Amazon Monitron will not be available to new customers, plants need to find an alternative. Belden’s CloudRail can help improve plant performance.
AWS IoT blog
How KAMAX connected their industrial machines to AWS in hours instead of weeks
AWS IoT blog
Deploy a predictive maintenance solution for airport baggage handling systems with Amazon Lookout for Equipment
Capgemini Benchmark
Save 80% onboarding time with CloudRail (German)
OEE guide with AWS
Industrial Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) guide with AWS IoT SiteWise
Real-Time Inventory and Asset Data
How the AWS Executive Briefing Center Gets Real-Time Inventory and Asset Data with CloudRail and AWS IoT
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense Supplier Utilizes CloudRail for Secure OT-to-AWS Connectivity
Equipment Manufacturer
Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Accelerates Multi Site IIoT Roll-Out with CloudRail
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical manufacturer saves 1.5 million euro monthly per production facility
Industrial
How KAMAX Connected Their Industrial Machines to AWS in Hours Instead of Weeks
Privatbrauerei Gaffel Becker & Co. OHG
Energy efficiency and process optimization with CloudRail from Belden
Starter Plan |
Standard Plan |
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| Best for | PoC, Pilots & Test installations | Flexibly scaling installations |
| Info | Quantity breaks after 20, 50, 200 units Each of the following devices accounts for 1x subscription unit: - CloudRail.Box Max gateway - IO-Link master - OPC-UA server - Every 10x Modbus TCP devices connected to a gateway |
Quantity breaks after 20, 50, 200 units Each of the following devices accounts for 1x subscription unit: - CloudRail.Box Max gateway - IO-Link master - OPC-UA server - Every 10x Modbus TCP devices connected to a gateway |
| Plan duration | 6 months | 12 months |
| Northbound connectors | AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, MQTT, Webhooks | AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, MQTT, Webhooks |
| Messages / Data | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data sources | IO-Link, 4-20mA, digital, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA | IO-Link, 4-20mA, digital, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA |
| Remote firmware updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Future proof / Upgrades We make sure that CloudRail always works with the latest sensors, protocols and cloud providers as well as services. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Edge Computing | AWS IoT Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge | AWS IoT Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge |
| Auto Device Provisioning CloudRail automatically adds and configures newly added devices on the respective cloud platform (e.g. AWS or Azure) using APIs. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Industry Grade Security | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support | Advanced Support Advanced support is the perfect choice for business installations. We guarantee a maximum response time of one business day and you can reach us by email or phone. |
Basic Support Basic support is suitable for non-critical installations. We always do our best to support our customers, but in this plan, we can’t give any guarantees. Advanced support option available on request. |
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CloudRail demo
Easy IO-Link Data Transfer with the CloudRail.Box Max
CloudRail demo
Easy OPC UA Data Transfer with the CloudRail.Box Max
Powering Edge Intelligence
Deploying AWS Greengrass with CloudRail.Box Max
Microsoft IoT Show
Bring Industrial data into your Azure IoT solution with CloudRail
Integration with AWS IoT SiteWise Edge
New integration that streamlines connection to AWS Cloud from thousands of off-the-shelf IO-link compatible sensors.