System Architecture

The SAKSHAM System Architecture is a comprehensive and intelligently designed framework that ensures seamless connectivity, real-time control, and advanced data insights — right from the field level to enterprise and cloud analytics.

Saksham System Architecture Diagram

Level 0 – The Field Devices or Process Layer

  • All real-world industrial equipment and instruments generate critical operational data at this layer.
    • Includes:
    • CNC Machines
    • Robotics
    • VFDs / MCCs / iMCCs
    • Servo Drives
    • Sensors and Transmitters
    Devices communicate through industrial protocols:
    • EtherCAT
    • Modbus TCP/IP
    • PROFINET
    • Ethernet/IP
  • This is the origin point of all process data, forming the foundation for higher-level control and monitoring.

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

  • The heart of SCADA operations, enabling real-time supervision, control, and decision-making.
    • Key SCADA Components:
    • Engineering Station for system configuration and project management.
    • SCADA Runtime for real-time monitoring and control execution.
    • Operator control interface with detailed process visualization.
    • Alarm monitoring and management across the plant.
    • Historical trend analysis for performance insights.
    Secure IT–OT Communication:
    • A dedicated firewall ensures secure communication between OT and IT layers.
    • Protects plant operations from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
    • Maintains safe, seamless data exchange with enterprise systems.
  • Ensures supervisory visibility, operational integrity, and plant-wide cybersecurity.

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

  • Designed for advanced analytics, centralized storage, and enterprise-wide visualization.
    • Cloud Data Processing:
    • All plant and system data is securely pushed to the cloud.
    • Ensures scalable and reliable data storage for long-term use.
    • Provides global accessibility for monitoring and analysis.
    Insights and Advanced Analytics:
    • Real-time dashboards for monitoring key plant metrics.
    • Historical data analysis for understanding long-term trends.
    • KPI tracking to measure efficiency and performance.
    • Predictive analytics to forecast failures and optimize operations.
  • Empowers enterprises to make data-driven decisions and continuously enhance operational productivity.

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.