Machine status acquisition
For machine status acquisition, define the source signals, acquisition rate, record-retention requirement and destination system before selecting the communication and storage architecture.
NOVUS · Data Logging, Remote I/O & IIoT
DigiRail OEE
Machine-data I/O module for capturing counts, states and analogue variables for OEE, MES and IoT analytics.
RoleMachine-data I/O module for OEE and MES
CategoryData Acquisition & Communication
IntegrationModel-specific
SupportPrimionics application engineering
Engineering position
Machine-data I/O module for OEE and MES for the industrial data layer
The product belongs to the acquisition and information layer: it records, converts, exchanges or publishes process and machine data. Deterministic machine or process control remains in the controller; logging, remote I/O and IIoT functions should be designed as a separate information path. Machine-data I/O module for capturing counts, states and analogue variables for OEE, MES and IoT analytics.
Field-data integrationDefine field signals, channel count, acquisition purpose and the receiving PLC/SCADA/MES/cloud system.
Commissioning and diagnosticsProvide software access, network settings, firmware baseline and a repeatable commissioning procedure.
Documented protocol operationConfirm protocol role, addressing, network topology, security and data ownership for the selected model.
Current product position: Current DigiRail OEE positioning is machine-data acquisition for OEE/MES and IoT integration. NOVUS also published a 2026 firmware update affecting certain Azure-connected installations.
System role
DigiRail OEE signal and system architecture
The architecture separates the field/process interface, the NOVUS function and the downstream control or information path. Exact electrical interfaces, protocol roles and accessories remain model-dependent.
01Machine states / counts
02DigiRail OEE
03Local buffering / I/O
04Ethernet / Wi-Fi / RS485
05MES / OEE / cloud
Use the current NOVUS product page, manual and exact order code as the final authority for numeric ratings, approvals, firmware-dependent functions and supplied accessories.
Application scope
DigiRail OEE application environments
These application classes indicate the engineering context. Final selection still depends on the exact range, I/O, communication, installation and performance requirements.
OEE and MES input
For oee and mes input, define the source signals, acquisition rate, record-retention requirement and destination system before selecting the communication and storage architecture.
Legacy equipment retrofit
For legacy equipment retrofit, define the source signals, acquisition rate, record-retention requirement and destination system before selecting the communication and storage architecture.
Technical data
Technical data and model boundaries
The table is a selection summary, not a substitute for the current NOVUS manual or ordering information. Product families and optional versions can differ in input, output, communication, supply and approvals.
| Inputs | 6 digital and 2 analogue |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 2 digital |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and RS485 |
| Industrial data role | Machine states, counts and analogue process signals for OEE/MES/IoT |
| Configuration | NXperience |
| Supply | 10–30 Vdc |
| Protection | IP20 |
| Firmware notice | NOVUS published a required July 2026 firmware update for affected Azure-connected installations |
Selection context
DigiRail OEE within the NOVUS portfolio
Use role, range, I/O, installation and communication requirements to distinguish nearby products. Similar naming does not imply interchangeable electrical or functional capability.
Current page
DigiRail OEE
Machine-data I/O module for capturing counts, states and analogue variables for OEE, MES and IoT analytics.
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Documentation & engineering inputs
Current NOVUS documentation and application data
Use the manufacturer page for the current orderable configuration, then provide the application information below so Primionics can review technical fit, accessories and commercial scope.
Signals & channelsAnalogue/digital signals, Modbus devices, pulse/event inputs and channel count.
AcquisitionSampling/recording interval, event triggers, buffering and record-retention requirement.
ConnectivityRS485, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, MQTT, Modbus TCP/RTU and receiving system.
IT/OT boundaryIP addressing, broker/cloud ownership, certificates, remote access and cybersecurity rules.
Software & validationNXperience, SCADA/MES/cloud integration, reports and validation requirements.
Commercial scopeQuantity, accessories, storage/media, software and commissioning support.