Introducing Azent: Simplifying Lucid Protocol Integration for Smarter Telemetry Connectivity
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Azent, Terzo Digital’s latest innovation designed to streamline the integration of the Lucid protocol into your products. Azent offers a comprehensive software stack that simplifies the adoption of Lucid, enabling vendors to enhance their field devices with advanced communication capabilities.
What is Azent?
Azent is a versatile software solution that implements the Lucid protocol, facilitating seamless communication between field devices and supervisory applications. Recognizing the diverse needs of vendors, Azent is available in three tailored versions:
- Premium: A complete package encompassing all features for full-scale implementation.
- Standard: Includes essential functionalities such as configuration management and time synchronization.
- Basic: A free, introductory version offering a simplified implementation to acquaint vendors with the stack’s operations.
Each version is designed to cater to different levels of integration, ensuring that vendors can choose the option that best aligns with their product requirements.
Understanding Lucid
Lucid is a free, open-source protocol that bridges the gap between Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Published by the Worldwide Industrial Telemetry Standards group (WITS), Lucid is openly available and free to use, promoting widespread adoption and offering a more capable alternative to protocols like OPC-UA or Sparkplug-B.
Built on standard, open, and easy-to-use technologies, Lucid provides a specification for communicating using MQTT with JSON messages. It is specifically designed for Industrial IoT (IIoT) and OT systems, providing a way for multiple entities to share telemetry data and coordinate configuration of telemetry devices.
Looking Ahead
We are committed to continuously enhancing Azent by adding new features that align with the evolving Lucid standard. Our focus is not only on maintaining compatibility but also on implementing more of what the standard offers, ensuring that Azent remains a powerful and comprehensive solution for vendors.
For vendors aiming to accelerate their adoption of the Lucid protocol, Azent offers a robust and adaptable solution to seamlessly integrate this advanced communication standard into their field devices.