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BODAS Connect –
Device Connectivity
Connect and manage off-highway vehicles at will
The digital transformation of the off-highway market is already
well underway and has given rise to new challenges for mobile
machines. In our continuous effort to support clients as a strong
partner and solutions provider, Bosch Rexroth combines in-depth
applications expertise and the BODAS software and hardware
portfolio to create an integrated Internet of Things (IoT) solution –
BODAS Connect. As an integral part of BODAS Connect, Device
Connectivity uses the Rexroth Connectivity Unit (RCU) to enable
numerous options to wirelessly access the control networks of off-
highway vehicles. Interactions include flashing, diagnosis and
parametrization of Rexroth Controllers (RC).
CUSTOMER BENEFITS FUNCTION AND BENEFITS
▪ Connect and monitor off-highway machines without reinventing Connect and monitor off-highway machines
the wheel With Rexroth BODAS Connect Device Connectivity, connecting
▪ Implement custom functions or preconfigured Rexroth services and monitoring off-highway machine applications no longer
▪ Linux-based RCU for future-proof applications and easy requires reinventing the wheel. The sustainable stack makes it
migration easy to remotely manage and diagnose controller networks. The
▪ Container-based software architecture for flexibly adding Rexroth Connectivity Unit (RCU) comes with connectivity and
software, allowing customers to fully focus on what differentiates
software functions
them from the competition. Concerning data management,
▪ Remotely manage and diagnose controller networks
customers can choose to either implement their own or use
▪ Over-the-Air services for the RCU and connected RCs
preconfigured functions from Bosch Rexroth All-in-One
▪ Flexibly add data management:
Connectivity.
BODAS Connect – All-in-One Connectivity
Linux-based RCU for future-proof applications and easy
APPLICATIONS migration
The RCU features a state-of-the art microprocessor-based
architecture that enables remote development, deployment and
operation of IoT applications. Thanks to the device software’s
container-based architecture, customers can flexibly add and
manage software functions that can be written in most of the
common languages. This architecture also supports seamless
migration to other Linux-based TCUs and thereby prepares
customers for future technologies like 5G. Being IP67 compliant,
it is perfectly suited for use in off-highway applications.
BODAS Connect – Device Connectivity
Connect and manage off-highway vehicles at will
TECHNICAL DATA
Device Connectivity Remotely manage and diagnose controller networks
With Rexroth BODAS Connect Device Connectivity, connecting
Cooperation model Monthly subscription
off-highway machines couldn’t be easier:
Rexroth Connectivity Unit ▪ Monitor RCU status and implement new functions
RCUx-x/xx Variants according to RE95430 ▪ Develop and deploy features as needed
Operating system Linux OS ▪ Benefit from BOSCH security and data privacy features
Device Software
Over-the-Air services for the RCU and connected Rexroth
Software layers Linux OS and hardware drivers
controllers
Network services
Hardware layer BODAS Connect Device Connectivity offers a large variety of
System layer over-the-air services, enabling convenient wireless access to
Application layer vehicle control networks even from within the home office.
Application format SNAP application containers. These offer Whether to update RCU device software and deploy features
the possibility to implement individual (SOTA); roll-out firmware updates to single Rexroth Controllers or
software in hardware-independent entire fleets (FOTA); read and write parameters for single
containers
controllers (POTA) or troubleshoot with the DOTA Diagnosis-
Programming C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, Go toolkit – it can all be done remotely.
languages
Device Management Device Connectivity – getting started
Backend Container-based Device Management The preconfigured BODAS Connect starter kit 2Start from Bosch
Functionalities Device configuration and management Rexroth helps customers to get started with creating their own
Security management Device Connectivity solution and reduces investment costs.
Communication management RCUs in various performance classes form the hardware basis.
Application management All Rexroth Device Connectivity functions can be accessed for a
Opt.: mobile network connection
limited period during the starter kit phase. For more information,
Over-the-Air- (OTA-) Device Software OTA contact your Bosch Rexroth sales representative.
Services ECU Firmware OTA
Parameter OTA
BODAS Service remote diagnostics Flexibly add data management
Data sheet RE95406 Interested in learning more about the possibilities of connecting
off-highway machines? Have a look at the Rexroth All-in-One
Connectivity solution. Its preconfigured functions offer a wide
choice of services that precisely fit individual requirements.
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