ControlCom Edge Solution

This guide walks you through the complete workflow for getting started with the ControlCom Edge Server. By the end, you'll have a working setup that collects data from your devices and displays it on custom dashboards.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

1. A ControlCom Connect account - Create an organization and user login at console.controlcomtech.com
2. Docker installed - The Edge Server runs as a Docker container (see installation instructions below)
3. Network access - Ensure your machine can reach both your local devices and the ControlCom Connect platform

Installing Docker

The ControlCom Edge Server is distributed as a Docker container, so you'll need Docker installed on the machine that will run the Edge Server.

Detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting, visit the official Docker documentation.

Setting Up the Edge Server

With Docker installed, you're ready to deploy the ControlCom Edge Server. The Edge Server acts as a bridge between your local devices and the ControlCom Connect platform.

Follow the complete setup and onboarding guide:

This guide covers:

• Running the Edge Server with Docker
• Configuring data persistence
• Onboarding your device to ControlCom Connect

Creating Variables

Once your Edge Server is onboarded, you can create variables on the ControlCom Connect platform to define the data points you want to track. Variables represent individual measurements or values from your devices, such as temperature readings, pressure values, or equipment status.

Variables can be created through:

• The ControlCom Connect web interface
• API integration

Learn more about variables and how they fit into the platform in the Variables documentation.

Configuring Data Collection

With your Edge Server running and variables defined, configure clients to read data from your devices using industrial protocols like Modbus.

This guide shows you how to:

• Create Modbus clients in the Edge Server
• Map device registers to platform variables
• Deploy and test your configuration

Building Dashboards

Now that data is flowing from your devices to the platform, create dashboards to visualize and monitor your data in real-time.

Dashboards allow you to:

• Display live data from your variables
• Create charts and gauges for trend analysis
• Set up custom layouts for different use cases
• Share views with team members