IoT software, cloud platform and gateways for secure networking, monitoring and remote maintenance of embedded systems
lucon GmbH
MeppenNew on Amplifa
About lucon GmbH
lucon GmbH is an IT services and software company based in Meppen that has been active in software development for over 25 years. Its core business is the secure IoT internet connection of embedded systems: based on proven cloud components, the company connects devices and enables communication, monitoring and remote maintenance. The central product is the scalable lucon IoT Hub, a device management tool featuring a central dashboard, multi-tenancy capability, a usage-based role and permission model, and real-time data analysis. For systems without an MQTT interface, a generic IoT gateway is available, which can be used as a software component or as a separate device (Linux/Windows, ARM 32/64 bit, ESP32) and supports protocols such as MODBUS, EtherNet/IP and BACNET. The offering is complemented by Android-based touchpanels for controlling fieldbus devices as well as system integration via REST API, websocket, SAP and MS Dynamics. Hosting takes place on dedicated or virtual server platforms or as SaaS in AWS or Azure environments.
- Site
- Meppen
- Processes
- Software development / IT services, IoT cloud solution / device management (lucon IoT Hub), IoT gateway connection (MQTT, MODBUS, EtherNet/IP, BACNET), Remote maintenance and automation, IT consulting (project management, business analysis, IT strategy, system integration), IT services, Software development, IoT cloud platform (lucon IoT Hub: device management, dashboard, visualization)
- Materials
- MQTT, MODBUS, EtherNet/IP, BACNET, REST-API / Websocket, Microsoft, C#, .Net, Angular, Typescript, AWS / Azure Hosting
- Certificates
- Component tests, Client certificates/encryption
- Industries
- IoT / Embedded Systems, Automation, Building Technology/Climate, IT Services, Software Development, Building Technology/Climate (e.g. Siemens Climatix S400, Carel PCO5)
- 01
Consulting and requirements analysis
- 02
Software development based on proven components
- 03
Configuration of IoT hub, gateway and touchpanel
- 04
Hosting (dedicated, virtual or SaaS in AWS/Azure)
- 05
Operation, monitoring and remote maintenance
Technologies and Interfaces
MQTT
Connection of MQTT-capable systems to the IoT hub without a gateway module.
MODBUS
Protocol support of the IoT gateway for non-MQTT-capable systems.
EtherNet/IP
Industrial protocol for connecting systems via the IoT gateway.
BACNET
Protocol especially for building technology and climate equipment.
REST-API / Websocket
Interfaces for integration into existing IT systems such as SAP and MS Dynamics.
Microsoft, C#, .Net, Angular, Typescript
Technology stack for backend, dashboards and web applications.
AWS / Azure Hosting
Hosting as a SaaS component or on dedicated/virtual server platforms.
Locations
Meppen
DEHeadquarters, software development and IoT product development
- Materials
- MQTT, MODBUS, EtherNet/IP, BACNET
- lucon IoT Hub
- lucon IoT Gateway (ESP32, ARM 32/64 bit)
- Android touchpanel (Cortex A17, quad-core, 1.5 GHz)
Products and System Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software development / IT servicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| IoT cloud solution / device management (lucon IoT Hub)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| IoT gateway connection (MQTT, MODBUS, EtherNet/IP, BACNET)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Remote maintenance and automationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| IT consulting (project management, business analysis, IT strategy, system integration)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android-based touchpanel | – | – | Cortex A17, quad-core, 1.5 GHz, integration of Siemens Climatix S400 and Carel PCO5 | – | Meppen |
| IoT gateway (separate device) | – | – | Linux/Windows, ARM 32/64 bit, ESP32 | – | Meppen |
Additional services
Quality and Continuous Development
Continuous development is ensured through up-to-date libraries and component tests. The secure cloud connection is established via individual client certificates and encryption.
| Evidence | Meppen |
|---|---|
| Component tests | |
| Client certificates/encryption |
History
- 1997
Foundation of Lucon Informatikberatung GmbH in Riehen (Canton of Basel-City), managing director Robert Luginbühl; presumably an independent company.
lucon GmbH has been active in IT services and software development for over 25 years.
LuCon has been a partner for software solutions in remote maintenance and automation in Meppen for more than 13 years.
Release of the 'Brink Home' app in the Apple App Store (developer lucon GmbH).