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Deploying on Bosch ctrlX CORE

Breakwater Channel and Collector can run as snap packages on Bosch ctrlX CORE controllers, enabling secure remote access and monitoring without additional hardware.

Why ctrlX?​

  • Already on-site — ctrlX CORE controllers are deployed for motion control and PLC functions
  • Linux-based — Ubuntu Core with containerized app support
  • Zero additional hardware — deploy Breakwater on existing infrastructure
  • ctrlX Store — install and update through the Bosch app ecosystem
  • ctrlX Data Layer — direct access to real-time process data (OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET)

Supported Models​

ModelCPURAMSuitable For
ctrlX CORE (Performance)i5/i78-16GBFull gateway + IDS
ctrlX COREvirtual——Testing and development

Installation​

  1. Open the ctrlX CORE web interface
  2. Navigate to Settings → Apps
  3. Search for "Breakwater"
  4. Install Breakwater Channel and Breakwater Collector
  5. Configure with your site token and gateway credentials

Manual Snap Install​

# Transfer snap packages to ctrlX CORE
scp breakwater-channel_*.snap rexroth@YOUR_ctrlx-ip:/tmp/
scp breakwater-collector_*.snap rexroth@YOUR_ctrlx-ip:/tmp/

# Install
ssh rexroth@YOUR_ctrlx-ip
sudo snap install /tmp/breakwater-channel_*.snap --dangerous
sudo snap install /tmp/breakwater-collector_*.snap --dangerous

Configuration​

After installation, configure via the ctrlX web interface or command line:

# Set site token
sudo snap set breakwater-collector site-token=YOUR_your-token

# Set gateway credentials
sudo snap set breakwater-channel gateway-id=YOUR_id
sudo snap set breakwater-channel tunnel-ip=YOUR_ip
sudo snap set breakwater-channel server-pubkey=YOUR_key
sudo snap set breakwater-channel endpoint=207.246.81.247:51820

# Start services
sudo snap start breakwater-collector
sudo snap start breakwater-channel

ctrlX Data Layer Integration​

When running on ctrlX CORE, the Collector can access real-time process data directly through the ctrlX Data Layer — no SNMP required:

  • Read PLC variables and tags
  • Monitor drive parameters and faults
  • Access EtherNet/IP and PROFINET data
  • Feed real-time telemetry to Breakwater cloud

Limitations​

  • Coastal IDS is not available on ctrlX CORE due to resource constraints on standard models
  • Network traffic mirroring requires an external switch SPAN port
  • ctrlX CORE controllers typically have limited storage for session recordings
note

ctrlX CORE deployment is currently in development. Contact us for early access and partnership details.