Mini Field Agent (Mfa) - GE Mini Field Agent User Manual

1.4 Mini Field Agent (MFA)

The GE Mini Field Agent* (MFA) module is a Machine to Cloud collector that securely forwards data to a Predix* Time
Series Database Service. The MFA is based on the ARM architecture and designed to meet low power, harsh environment
specifications for industrial use. It runs an embedded Linux® operating system and comes with Predix Machine pre-integrated
and ready to enroll in Predix EdgeManager. The Field Agent ecosystem enables end users ease of developing Predix solutions
using the MFA platform. The following figure depicts the typical installation of a MFA. The section
provides defaults IP addresses.
Discrete
Input/Relay
For public disclosure
Switched 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet Ports
Features
• Predix Machine
• One Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port
• Three Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet ports with
built-in switch
• RS-485 hardware interface
• RS-232 hardware interface
• CAN bus hardware interface
• One discrete input
• One relay contact
• Optional cellular modem
• Optional Wi-Fi hotspot
Configure the Network
RS-232 Serial
Com Ports
RS-485 and CAN bus
Serial Com Ports
Power Supply
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