How Does Xentara Enable Software-Defined Automation

Xentara is the most open, flexible, and powerful real-time platform for industrial control and IT/OT convergence – enabling any application to run independently of the underlying physical devices.

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Application Layer
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Automation Layer
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Device Layer

Control

Control Logic
IEC 61131-3 Standard Compliant.
Running

Automation

AI & ML

Inference Engine
Real-time anomaly detection models.

Predictions

Validate via Test and Simulation

Validate

Validation
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) ready.

Test and Simulation

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Analyse

Analytics
1ms sampling resolution.

Real-time Data

Visualize

HMI Server
Web-based visualization via WebSocket.

HMI & Dashboards

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Customize

SDK
Custom modules in C++ or Rust.

Domain Specific

Xentara
Industrial Runtime Platform Live

Semantic Layer

Role-based, object-oriented data & information model with centralized security

Real-Time Core

Deterministic task execution with event-based & cyclic timing, unifying IT & OT

Connectivity Layer

Seamless integration via connectors, field buses, and protocols

built-in
Security
down to
250µs cycle time
Skills
50 +

Sensors

Input Stream
Digital & Analog signal processing.

Real-time I/O

Actuators

Output Control
Drivers for motors, valves, and switches.

Control Hardware

Network

Fieldbus
Modbus, OPC UA, EtherCAT support.

Industrial Protocols

Edge Nodes

Edge Cluster
Sync decentralized nodes.

Distributed Systems

Model-Based Architecture for Easy Configuration

Intuitive design principles that simplify complex automation systems

Semantic Model

Semantic Model

Hierarchically structure and organize data from different sources in a unified model. Set up your own semantic with unlimited multi-language ontologies.

Timing Model

Timing Model

Tightly control all processes in local and distributed systems with nanosecond accuracy and out-pace any PLC cycle, powered by Xentara's unique Real-Time Core.

Security Model

Security Services

Protect your data integrity and sovereignty with Xentara's advanced multi-mesh security model, making sure you can trust your systems in a connected world.

How Xentara Works

Xentara is built from modular components that handle execution, configuration, and debugging, enabling unified management of both IT and OT systems.

model.json
WebSocket
Runtime Environment
Information Technology
Northbound Connectors (IT)
MQTT, REST, OPC UA Server, InfluxDB, WebService, WebSocket, Customer Specific
Xentara Runtime
Semantic Model
Organize and structure data from diverse sources within a unified, hierarchical model, and define your own semantics using unlimited multilingual ontologies
Timing Model
Seamlessly combine event-driven state changes with deterministic cyclic timing—and model time with absolute precision, powered by Xentara’s Real-Time Core
Security Services
Safeguard data integrity and sovereignty with Xentara’s advanced multi-mesh security model, so you can operate and connect with confidence
Xentara Model
The model includes all the information that are loaded on startup: skills & microservices, core services, security services, the timing model, the semantic model, and communication services.
AI & Analytics
  • ONNX Engine
  • MCP Connector
  • LLM Connector
Control & Automation
  • IEC 61499
  • C++ Control
  • Rust Control
Test & Simulation
  • FMU Drive
  • CCDL Interface
  • Python Interface
Southbound Connectors (OT)
EtherCAT, Siemens S7, Modbus TCP/RTU, Beckhoff ADS, OPC UA Client, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP
Operational Technology
Development Environment
Xentara Workbench Screenshot

Xentara Workbench

Xentara Workbench

Graphical configurator for building and editing the system-specific model.json file that defines how Xentara operates.

Xentara Inspector Screenshot

Xentara Inspector

Xentara Inspector

Visual debugger for real-time inspection and integrating with the Xentara model tree via WebSocket during runtime

Xentara Core Capabilities

Powerful features that redefine industrial automation

Connect Everything

Unify heterogeneous field buses, protocols and control types. Connect entire shop floors across system boundaries and link them seamlessly to local Edge IT or enterprise systems with customizable open interfaces.

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Add the Functionality You Need

Easily add new connectors and abilities with our modular design. Integrate new machines or monitor production line OEE with simple extensions. Develop custom Xentara extensions with our open interface and powerful API.

Out-Perform any Legacy System

Achieve cycle times of 250µs and below with single switch reaction time accuracy in the nanosecond range. Leave legacy PLCs measuring in milliseconds behind with our high-precision control.

Retrofit Entire Brownfields

Make legacy equipment IoT ready with minimal effort. Run Xentara on nearly any edge device to bring connectivity and smart functionality to "dumb" machines with minimal downtime and no expensive replacements.

Process Your Data

Excel at scaling, limit testing, processing, converting and unifying data from multiple sources. Create the perfect base for analytics, visualization and machine learning models with our powerful data aggregation.

Swiftly Debug Your Applications

Use our interactive debugger terminal to interact with running Xentara instances. Perform a variety of actions with commands and leverage the extensive built-in help system for efficient troubleshooting.

Your Xentara Advantage

Why industry leaders choose our platform

Cost Efficient

Reduce total cost of ownership with our modular, scalable platform that eliminates vendor lock-in.

Time Saving

Accelerate development and deployment with intuitive tools and extensive library of connectors.

Scalable

Grow from small implementations to enterprise-wide solutions without architectural changes.

Future Proof

Designed to adapt to emerging technologies, standards, and Industry 4.0 requirements.

Cutting Edge

Leverage the latest in automation, AI, IoT, and real-time control technology.

Secure

Built-in multi-mesh security measures protect your critical infrastructure from day one.

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