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In this video and guide, we explore how IND360 can be seamlessly integrated with:
  • Siemens S7-1500 PLC via PROFINET
  • Edge devices via OPC UA
  • Modern IT/IIoT systems via REST API
This makes IND360 a powerful choice for filling, dosing, tank weighing, and in-motion weighing applications.

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Video Tutorial

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What You Will Learn in This Video

In this hands-on demo, you will learn:
  • How to connect IND360 with Siemens S7-1500 PLC using PROFINET
  • How to read weight & status data in real time
  • How to send commands such as:
    • Zero scale
    • Tare scale
    • Preset tare
    • Clear tare
  • How to integrate IND360 with an Edge device using OPC UA
  • How to control and visualize IND360 using Node-RED dashboards
  • How to achieve the same functionality using REST API

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Demo 1: IND360 with Siemens S7-1500 PLC (PROFINET)

IND360 integration with PROFINET, OPC UA and API
In this demo:
  • IND360 communicates with Siemens S7-1500 PLC via PROFINET
  • PLC reads:
    • Net weight
    • Gross weight
    • Status bits
  • PLC sends commands:
    • Zero scale
    • Tare scale
    • Clear tare
  • Data is visualized on Siemens KTP400 HMI
This setup is ideal for machine-level automation.

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TIA Portal Project:

The following is the TIA Portal project used in the video.

IND360.zap18

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Demo 2: IND360 with OPC UA (Edge Device + Node-RED)

IND360 integration with PROFINET, OPC UA and API
In this demo:
  • IND360 exposes data via OPC UA
  • An Edge device (reComputer) connects as OPC UA client
  • Node-RED is used to:
    • Read live weight values
    • Monitor scale status
    • Execute control commands
  • A responsive Node-RED Dashboard shows:
    • Net weight
    • Gross weight
    • Tare
    • Control buttons
This architecture is perfect for IIoT, monitoring, and dashboards.

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Demo 3: IND360 with REST API

IND360 integration with PROFINET, OPC UA and API
In this demo:
  • IND360 is accessed using REST API
  • Edge device sends HTTP requests to:
    • Read measurement data
    • Send scale commands
  • Node-RED handles:
    • API calls
    • Logic
    • Dashboard visualization
This approach is ideal for IT-centric systems, cloud integration, and web applications.

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Why IND360 for Automation & IIoT?

  • Compact and modular design
  • Industrial-grade reliability
  • Multiple industrial protocols
  • Easy PLC & IT integration
  • Native OPC UA & REST API support
  • Perfect fit for edge-to-cloud architectures

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Node-RED Example Code

The Node-RED flow used in the video can be found in the GitHub repository mentioned below:

GitHub: Code-and-Compile/Mettler_Toledo_IND400_MQTT

github.com

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Key notes:

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Work With Me

I regularly test industrial automation and IIoT devices. If you’d like me to review your product or showcase it in my courses and YouTube channel: Email: rajvir@codeandcompile.com or drop me a message on LinkedIn