Edge Server v2.8.0: Real-Time Automation Triggers

Introducing Triggers: Edge-Based Automation for Real-Time Control

We're excited to announce Triggers, a powerful new Edge Server capability that enables automated command execution based on real-time device conditions—without requiring cloud connectivity.

What Are Triggers?

Triggers allow you to define conditional logic that automatically executes commands when specific conditions are met. When a trigger condition transitions from false to true, the Edge Server immediately writes a configured value to a designated command variable.

Key Benefits

Instant Response Times
Execute critical actions at the edge with millisecond-level response times. No round-trip to the cloud required.

Reliable Automation
Triggers continue operating even during network outages, ensuring your critical automations never miss a beat.

Flexible Configuration

• Define complex boolean conditions using any device variable

• Configure different actions for condition ON vs OFF states

• Set optional re-execution intervals for continuous operation

• Enable or disable triggers without deleting them

Common Use Cases

• Safety Systems: Automatically shut down equipment when parameters exceed safe limits

• Process Control: Start pumps when tank levels drop, activate cooling when temperatures rise

• Equipment Protection: Trigger emergency stops on fault detection or overload conditions

• Heartbeat Signals: Send periodic keepalive signals while systems are running