Industry software

Industrial software _connect.BRAIN

Standardized BX-Net language for communication with Bizerba devices

When you're dealing with plenty of hardware within your company, you need to make sure that everything connects up as you expect it to. You can do so by making full use of _connect.BRAIN software, keeping all of your Bizerba devices in contact with each other within a network.

Fail-proof communication layerOne of the worst things that can happen to your systems is a breakdown in communication. This can ruin the logistics of your business, and leave you without stock when you most need it. By making full use of _connect.BRAIN you can integrate all of your Bizerba systems without needing to worry about your devices separating from the network and causing logistical confusion.

Common communication language_connect.BRAIN implements a consistent communication language throughout. This means that you won't find yourself with the unfortunate issue of some of your machinery being unable to communicate with others, or having to brute force fixes in later patches. _connect.BRAIN pulls every piece of hardware together and makes communication as simple as possible.

A range of interfacesMoving away from an interface you're accustomed to can be hard. It can slow down your workflows and even lead to bottlenecks if left too long. _connect.BRAIN's range of interfaces (including 2File, 2DB, 2SAP and more) means that you can keep using the interfaces you're most accustomed to in your work.

A range of supported devices_connect.BRAIN supports over 50 different devices, from inspection systems to more standard labelling devices. Every device you use in the workplace can be connected with the same language on the same platform, so you don't find yourself losing track of any aspect of the workplace.

If you're interested in workplace cohesion software that can increase your company's productivity, _connect.BRAIN is key to securing all of your Bizerba products and getting your workplace running at its best.

Highlights

  • Standard EDP connection of all Bizerba Industry devices
  • Common communication language (GX-NET)
  • Fail-proof communication layer (used for many years)
  • APP access via _connect.BRAIN web service
  • Support for SAP S4/Hana with Secure Network Communications (SNC)
  • Various standard interfaces: 2File, 2DB, 2SAP, DCOM, ActiveX, Web service (SOAP and REST)

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Areas of Use

  • The communication tool _connect.BRAIN integrates Bizerba industrial scales, checkweighers, labeling systems and printers into the existing process and software world.

Details & Options

Basic module

Standardized BX-NET language for communication with Bizerba devices Programming via BCS (DCOM server) or ActiveX - control element (BCC) Programming example in different languages

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- _connect2File:

Receiving and sending of data and control commands in form of XML files with BX-NET commands to connected Bizerba devices.

- _connect2DB:

Storing of spontaneous device data in a SQL server or an access file. File export function to the file formats CSV, XLS, MDB.

- _connect2SAP:

Basis for storage of weight values via _connect.BRAIN in SAP. From the SAP side, depending on the application, different SAP components must be used or customized (by programming). The SAP Packing table is supported w/o Z component if the destination in SAP is created.

Supported devices

Labeling devices:

  • GD, GH, GLP, GS, GV, GLM-I, GLM-E, GLM-B, GLM-P, GLM-L, GLF, GLM-E Retail, GLM-Imaxx, GLM-Ievo

Checkweighers:

  • CWM, CWE, CWD, CWP, CWF

Terminals:

  • BT, EL, WM, CWL-Eco, ITC1, ITC2, ITC-S, ITE, ITS, ITL, ITU, MCE, MCI, ST, NTScale, iS50, eS10, iS20, iS30, CWA, A&D GX-K, A&D FX, WM-T, Siemens 3964R, scanner, terminal, ADDI-DATA IO card

Inspection system:

  • BVS-I maxx
Specification Facts Details
Minimum network requirements Ethernet 1000Mbit
Minimum memory requirement 15 GB RAM
8GB
Version v4.95
Supported devices Checkweighers
Vision Secure
Weigh Price Labelers
X-Rays
Metaldetector
Terminals
Minimum processor requirements Multi-core processor with 2 GHz
Intel Quad Core or comparable processor
Supported client operating systems CentOS 5.2
Windows 10 (from version 1607)
Release date 2024-05-24
Supported server operating systems Windows Server 2012 (R2, x64)
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Minimum hard drive requirements 500MB
User languages de
cs
es
fr
en
it
pl
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