What RevPi Manager does
Read values from connected equipment, exchange data with intelliThings CORE and run local automation rules.
The Revolution Pi (RevPi) is an industrial computer installed in your control cabinet. The RevPi Manager dashboard is its browser-based interface for configuring connected devices, viewing readings and setting up automatic rules.
The firmware is already installed on your RevPi. For network connection and sign-in instructions, see Sign in.
Read values from connected equipment
The RevPi reads its inputs and outputs and communicates with the following devices:
| Device | Function |
|---|---|
| DGT1 weighing transmitter | Converts signals from a scale’s load cells into a weight reading |
| ABB D13 energy meter | Measures electrical power and energy consumption |
| Shelly relays | Network-connected switches for equipment such as lights, pumps and fans |
| Siemens PLC | Provides values from a machine controller |
| OAK camera | Provides live images and motion-triggered recordings |
Exchange data with intelliThings CORE
intelliThings CORE is the intelliThings IoT platform, where you can view your devices and their stored readings. The RevPi sends selected readings to the platform and executes commands received from it, such as switching a relay or taking a photo.
Use the dashboard to configure connected devices, name their signals, select which readings to send and define local automation rules.
Three things to know before you start
- Local operation continues without a platform connection. The RevPi continues reading inputs and running automation rules. You can still access the dashboard over the local network. Sending readings to the platform resumes when the connection is restored.
- Configuration changes must be saved. Direct actions, such as testing an output, switching a relay, taring a scale or taking a photo, take effect immediately, after confirmation where required. See Saving changes for the different ways to save configuration changes.
- Do not rely on the RevPi for safety functions. Functions that protect people or machinery must be implemented directly in hardware so they remain effective when the RevPi is switched off.