Level 0 – The Field Devices or Process Layer
Level 1 – The Control Layer
- Responsible for real-time control and deterministic processing across the plant.
Powered by Saksham Hardware:
- Executes precise logic operations through advanced Saksham CPUs.
- Ensures accurate, stable, and safe industrial control.
- Provides reliable hardware-based automation backbone.
I/O and Communication Handling:
- Manages distributed input/output using S700 and S800 I/O racks.
- Seamlessly integrates with communication modules.
- Maintains continuous and efficient data flow throughout the system.
- Forms the foundation for consistent, reliable, and safe plant-wide automation.
Level 2 – The Supervisory OT Layer
Level 3 – The Enterprise Connectivity Layer
- Links Operational Technology (OT) with enterprise-level Information Technology (IT) systems.
Enterprise Connectivity and Remote Access:
- Secure RDP access for remote monitoring and centralized control.
- Internet-enabled connectivity for plant-wide accessibility.
- Enables centralized management of critical industrial systems.
- Ensures plant data is securely available beyond local boundaries.
Organizational Integration:
- Supports enterprise-wide data sharing and collaboration.
- Enhances cross-department coordination through real-time insights.
- Strengthens centralized decision-making with timely operational data.
- Improves overall organizational efficiency and visibility.
- Ensures that plant operations are securely connected, accessible, and aligned with enterprise strategy.
Level 4 – The Cloud and Insights Layer
Together, these five levels form a complete end-to-end automation ecosystem, ensuring that every process —
from field data acquisition to cloud-based analytics — operates with seamless connectivity, real-time
visibility, and intelligent automation. The Saksham System Architecture redefines industrial efficiency by
transforming data into intelligence and operations into smart, connected enterprises.
