Siemens MindConnect Nano Getting Started page 95

Getting connected to mindsphere

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MindApps

MindApps are the web applications, which are not part of core cloud services of MindSphere,

but developed specifically for it. For example: MindApp "Manage MyMachines". For more

information, refer to the "MindSphere" documentation.

MindConnect Elements

MindConnect Elements are devices for transferring data and allow connectivity to

MindSphere such as MindConnect Nano, MindConnect IoT2040 or MindConnect FB.

MindSphere

MindSphere is the Siemens Industrial IoT operation system comprising the core cloud

services and applications (Core Apps, MindApps), whereas the MindConnect Element

provides secure and easy connectivity from the field or machine to MindSphere. In

MindSphere, submitted data by a MindConnect Element is processed and stored for analysis

and further management purposes.

For more information, refer to the "MindSphere" documentation.

MindSphere Launchpad

MindSphere Launchpad is the entry point for Components as well as for available MindApps.

Online/Offline Mode in Asset Manager

Online indicates internet connection, when the MindConnect Nano/IoT2040 sends the data

to the server. Offline mode means the absence of the internet connection and the

MindConnect Nano/IoT2040 is no longer able to send data to the server.

Organization

Organization is the part of hierarchical asset configuration in Asset Manager. Within

organization, areas/assets are specified.

As the administrator (OEM), you manage organizations, their customers and assets. As the

user of an organization, you can access the assets assigned only to this organization.

In the context of MindSphere, an organization can be anything and is defined by the

administrator depending on their requirements: customer, cost center, branch etc.

Request

Requests are the messages which log asset incidents based on predefined rules.

You can create manual requests as well as requests for the regular acquisition of measured

quantities with measuring series.

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