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PTC Sigma Tile Quick Start Manual

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Sigma Tile
The Sigma Tile is a very low cost IoT device, equipped with sensors that can act as Smart Connected
Product or as an Industrial Controller that you can build yourself. It is powered by the proven Raspberry
Pi 3 and the Raspberry Pi Sense Hat. It is intended to be used for IoT demonstration and IoT
applications development and testing purposes. After downloading and configuring the FREE trial of
Kepware KepServerEX
power of Industrial IoT with your Sigma Tile acting as PLC communicating to your KepServerEX server via
MODBUS and representing a device, an asset or a line streaming its sensor data: temperature, humidity,
acceleration, etc

Step 1: Understanding your Sigma Tile

1. Using your mobile device, and the ThingWorx View App, scan the ThingMark on the cover of the
Sigma Tile
2. Explore the assembly and disassembly operations
3. Click on the "Learn More" link to be directed to the Sigma Tile webpage where you will find all
the necessary instructions and documentation to build, connect, experience and develop with
your Sigma Tile. Scan through the content on that page.
software/sigma-tile)

Step 2: Connecting your Sigma Tile to your network

1. Power your SigmaTile with the MicroUSB cable. Within about 15 seconds a WIFI symbol will be
displayed on the LED display
2. Connect the Sigma Tile to a network with internet access using one of the following options:
a. Ethernet:
i. Connect your Ethernet cable
ii. Watch the LED screen of the Sense HAT for its IP address. It will take
b. Wi-Fi:
i. Connect a mouse, keyboard, and monitor to your Raspberry Pi. You may have to
ii. Log in: -user: pi -password: raspberry
iii. Use the pixel GUI to configure the Raspberry Pi with your network.
iv. Watch the LED screen of the Sense HAT for its IP address. It will take
Quick Start Guide
and of the
ThingWorx Manufacturing Apps,
, indicating that the Sigma Tile is searching for a network.
approximately 15 seconds. Make note of the IP address: __ . __ . __ . __
turn-off and repower the Sigma Tile to be able to connect to the monitor.
approximately 15 seconds. Make note of the IP address: __ . __ . __ . __
you will be able to experience the
(http://www.ptc.com/manufacturing-

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  • Page 1 Sigma Tile 2. Explore the assembly and disassembly operations 3. Click on the “Learn More” link to be directed to the Sigma Tile webpage where you will find all the necessary instructions and documentation to build, connect, experience and develop with your Sigma Tile.
  • Page 2 3. Wait for the green status indicator on the LED display. Your Sigma Tile is now ready to be connected to the ThingWorx Manufacturing Apps: Step 3 – Connecting to the ThingWorx Manufacturing Apps 1. Register to the ThingWorx Manufacturing Apps Early Access Program to get an account giving you access to the free trial of the ThingWorx Manufacturing Apps: http://www.ptc.com/manufacturing-software/kinex-is-coming-to-manufacturing/...
  • Page 3 Appendix C: Updating your Sigma Tile with the latest software To ensure you have the latest code on your Sigma Tile, you can update the Raspberry Pi software and the Sigma Tile scripts from the GitHub repository with these additional steps: a.

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