Frequently Asked Questions
DataTalk Platform
DataTalk is a no-code industrial platform for connectivity, data acquisition, data storage, real-time monitoring, visualization, alarm management, reporting and OT/IT integration.
DataTalk provides several products, including:
– DataTalk OT/IT Gateway
– DataTalk Alarm & Notify
– DataTalk AI SCADA
– DataTalk Connect, Log & Report
– DataTalk Web HMI
– DataTalk Real-time Dashboards
with additional extensions such as AI available depending on the solution.
No. DataTalk is designed around graphical configuration and no-code tools, allowing many common industrial tasks to be completed without traditional programming.
Yes. DataTalk supports a range of industrial communication technologies, including OPC UA, Modbus TCP/UDP, EtherNet/IP, MQTT and REST API.
All the DataTalk products can work with existing system.
DataTalk supports on-premise deployment on Windows, Linux and Docker as well as cloud deployment options.
DataTalk uses lifetime licensing. The licence level is primarily determined by the number of tags in the project (project size). We offer free, S, M, L and Enterprise (unlimited number of tags) based on customer needs. See more in DataTalk E-shop.
A tag is a named variable representing a single data point, typically a value read from or written to a PLC or device (e.g. Boiler_Temp → DB1.DBD0). Tags are used in visualizations, alarms, trends, and logging. In mySCADA PRO, tags are addresses defined within a Connection to your PLC.
No. DataTalk uses perpetual licences, meaning the purchased version does not expire.
You can continue using the version you already have.
Relevant DataTalk products offer an unlimited number of clients. The only limitation when using HW is the HW (DataTalk IPC, DataTalk Panel).r
Yes. DataTalk offers a free personal licence for testing purposes, typically supporting up to 50 tags.
Depends on support variation you choose. Unpaid version is 1-3 business days.
AI Extension
DataTalk is a universal, no-code platform designed to enhance operational excellence in industrial monitoring and control. It offers AI-enhanced solutions for real-time alerts, seamless OT/IT integration, no-code dashboards, and automated reporting.
The AI Extension is designed to extend all DataTalk solutions except of OT/IT Gateway (because for OT(IT it dous not make sense).
No. AI is an optional extension that can be added to a DataTalk solutions.
The capabilities of the AI Extension depend on the DataTalk product it is added to. Visit the specific product page to see how AI can be used with that particular product and which AI-powered features are available.
Almost all cloud based AI models nativelly support asking in native language, however be aware that some small models might have problems answering questions in your native language.
Yes.
Yes.
If you’re using local model all your data stay at local network, if you’re using cloud based model / external one the data are then handled by the external service according to their policies.
AI agent can analyse tag history and point out anomalies in the values if you allow AI agent to work with historical values.
Yes, if the AI agent is provided with manuals describing the system functionality it can point out the possible cause of the alarm.
Yes. if the AI agent is provided with manuals describing the system functionality it can point out the possible solution to the problem.
Any model available in ollama library.
AI server can be run locally, however keep in mind that it requires dedicated hardware capable of handling the AI model.
Yes.
Yes and No, depends on your use-case if you want to use cloud-based AI model then the internet connection is required.
Yes.
Yes, your API key is required to use cloud-based AI model.
Buy AI Extension as a product in our E-shop.
Real-time Dashboards
DataTalk Real-time Dashboards is a no-code solution for collecting, storing and visualizing industrial data in real time. It combines industrial connectivity, built-in data storage and dashboard creation in a single platform.
No. Dashboards can be created using graphical tools and a drag-and-drop editor without traditional programming or scripting.
DataTalk can collect data from PLCs, IIoT devices, MQTT, databases and other industrial and IT data sources.
No. DataTalk includes built-in time-series data storage, so you do not need a separate historian for storing your process data.
Yes. You can combine live and historical data in the same dashboard and use real-time charts, historical trends, aggregated time-series data and tables.
DataTalk provides more than 250 ready-to-use components, including charts, gauges, tables, PI&D Symbols, Google Icons etc.
Yes. You can add your own bitmap images, such as a company logo, in .jpeg and .png formats.
Yes. DataTalk includes an integrated Elements Editor that allows you to create custom graphical elements and connect them directly to your variables and tag database — all without writing a single line of code. For more information, see the DataTalk manual
Yes. DataTalk dashboards are designed to work across devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Yes.
Yes. DataTalk includes a graphical Compute module for processing and transforming data without traditional programming.
Yes. DataTalk supports multiple clients, and the licensing model provides an unlimited number of clients for the relevant products.
Yes. DataTalk allows you to define different access levels (user roles) for individual employees, giving each user only the permissions they need.
Yes. DataTalk can be deployed on-premise, including within a customer’s own infrastructure and behind a firewall.
DataTalk is more than a visualization tool. It combines industrial connectivity, data acquisition, processing, historical data storage and real-time visualization in a single platform.
Yes. AI is available as an optional AI Extension for DataTalk Real-time Dashboards.
Please confirm supported AI capabilities such as data analysis, anomaly detection, trend analysis, explanations and natural-language interaction.
Depending on used model of AI it’s mostly possible to ask in your native language.
Alarm & Notify
DataTalk Alarm & Notify is a no-code solution for real-time monitoring of industrial data. It continuously monitors data from PLCs, sensors and other sources and automatically notifies the right people when predefined conditions occur.
Limits: threshold alarms (Warning Low/High, Alarm Low/High) with static or dynamic thresholds and optional hysteresis.
Interval: an alarm when the value enters a defined range.
Value to Text: an alarm on a specific discrete value or state.
Binary Mapping: an alarm on an individual bit of an integer tag.
DataTalk can deliver notifications through multiple communication channels, including email, SMS, WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram and Discord. All communication channels are:
Africas Talking, Apprise API, Automated Packet Reporting System (APRS), AWS SES, AWS SNS, Bark, BlueSky, BulkSMS, BulkVS, Burst SMS, Chanify, Clickatell, ClickSend, DAPNET, DingTalk, Discord, D7 Networks, E-Mail, Emby, Enigma2 Devices, FCM (Google Firebase Cloud Messaging), Feishu, Flock, Free-Mobile, Google Chat, Gotify, Growl, Guilded, Home Assistant, httpSMS, IFTTT, Jira, Join, Kavenegar, KODI, Kumulos, LaMetric Time/Clock, Line, Mastodon, Mailgun, Matrix, Mattermost, MessageBird, Microsoft Power Automate / Workflow (MSTeams), Microsoft Teams, Misskey, MQTT, MSG91, Nextcloud Messaging, Nextcloud Talk, Ntfy, Notica, Notifiarr, Notifico, Office 365, OneSignal, Opsgenie, PagerDuty, Pagertree, Parse Platform, Plivo, Popcorn Notify, Prowl, PushBullet, PushDeer, Pushed, Pushjet, PushMe, Pushover, PushSafer, Pushy, Reddit, Resend, Revolt, Rocket.Chat, RSyslog (Remote Syslog), Ryver, SendGrid, SendPulse, ServerChan, Seven, SFR, SimplePush, Sinch, SIGNL4, Signal (API), Slack, SMSEagle, SMS Manager, SMTP2Go, SparkPost, Splunk (VictorOps) On Call, Streamlabs, Synology, Syslog, Techulus Push, Telegram, Threema Gateway, Twilio, Twist, X (formerly known as Twitter), Voip.ms, Vonage, XBMC, Webex Teams, WeCom Bot, WhatsApp, WxPusher, Zulip
Yes. DataTalk allows you to flexibly route alarms to specific people or groups based on your own requirements. Notifications can be configured by alarm type, user, group, shift or any combination of these criteria.
There are two levels of alarm warning (H / L) / err (HH / LL)
Yes. Operators can acknowledge an active alarm using the Confirm Alarm function. This allows the system to record that the operator has seen and confirmed the alarm. DataTalk also allows operators to use the Suppress Alarm function to temporarily suppress an alarm when required.
DataTalk can store alarm history according to user-defined parameters and configuration. This basic functionality is called Historian.
Yes. Analyzing historical alarms is one of the basic functions of the system. Historical alarm data can be used to identify recurring problems, optimize production processes and support predictive maintenance.
Yes that’s the point of Alarm & Notify product if your currently existing SCADA is missing notification option or alarming, you can simply connect the Alarm & notify to your current technology (With supported protocol)
Alarm & Notify can run without a requirement of a internet connection, however be aware that some notification services require a internet connection in order to work.
Yes. DataTalk supports local deployment on Windows and Linux, as well as Docker (Containerized Runtime). DataTalk IPC can also be used for edge deployments.
No. DataTalk is designed as a no-code platform, allowing alarms and monitoring logic to be configured without traditional programming.
Yes. AI is available as an optional DataTalk AI Extension. It is not required for the standard Alarm & Notify functionality.
It can analyse the historical / current alarms, make you a summarization or provide you with recommendations to prevent / solve current alarms according to provided documentation
If user ask AI chatbot to detect anomalies, it’s able to do so.
If the documentation is provided then it can accuretally tell what caused the alarm and how to solve it / prevent it.
Yes, the AI server can run locally. For fast and accurate responses, though, you need a large model, which requires dedicated hardware. Smaller models that run on a typical desktop computer usually can’t give reliable answers.
OT/IT Gateway
DataTalk OT/IT Gateway connects industrial OT systems with IT systems. It collects data from different devices and sources, processes it and publishes it to external systems in the required format.
OT/IT Gateway can be used to transfer data from PLCs, machines and sensors to databases, cloud services, MES, ERP, analytics platforms and other applications.
DataTalk supports industrial communication technologies including OPC UA, Modbus TCP/UDP, EtherNet/IP, MQTT and REST API.
Yes. DataTalk OT/IT Gateway supports Microsoft Azure IoT Hub.
Yes. DataTalk supports Amazon AWS IoT.
Yes. SQL databases can be used as a target for publishing industrial data.
Yes. MQTT is supported for industrial data communication and publishing.
Yes. REST API is one of the available integration methods.
Yes. The Compute module can be used to process and transform data before it is sent to the target system.
No. DataTalk is designed around graphical configuration and no-code workflows.
Yes. DataTalk can run on DataTalk IPC close to PLCs and other industrial equipment, allowing data to be processed locally with low latency.
Yes. DataTalk can be deployed on your own infrastructure, including Windows, Linux and Docker environments.
DataTalk OT/IT Gateway supports the security features of the protocols and systems it connects. The level of protection in each deployment depends on the protocols selected and how the connected systems and network are configured.
Yes it is possible to use OT / IT gateway with your current SCADA – that’s what the product is meant for to provide you with an option of how to collect data from you legacy devices and summarize them into modern / secure protocol
Yes, but it doesn´t make any sense.
Connect, Log & Report
DataTalk Connect, Log & Report is a no-code solution for automatically collecting and storing industrial data and generating reports from your own Microsoft Word or Excel templates.
Yes. Reports can be automatically generated from collected industrial and process data.
Yes. You can use your own Microsoft Word or Excel template and automatically populate it with industrial data.
Reports can contain text, tables, charts, images and values retrieved from connected industrial and process data sources.
Reports can be generated in formats including PDF, Word and Excel.
Yes. Reports can be automatically distributed through email and communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and Discord. All communication channels:
Africas Talking, Apprise API, Automated Packet Reporting System (APRS), AWS SES, AWS SNS, Bark, BlueSky, BulkSMS, BulkVS, Burst SMS, Chanify, Clickatell, ClickSend, DAPNET, DingTalk, Discord, D7 Networks, E-Mail, Emby, Enigma2 Devices, FCM (Google Firebase Cloud Messaging), Feishu, Flock, Free-Mobile, Google Chat, Gotify, Growl, Guilded, Home Assistant, httpSMS, IFTTT, Jira, Join, Kavenegar, KODI, Kumulos, LaMetric Time/Clock, Line, Mastodon, Mailgun, Matrix, Mattermost, MessageBird, Microsoft Power Automate / Workflow (MSTeams), Microsoft Teams, Misskey, MQTT, MSG91, Nextcloud Messaging, Nextcloud Talk, Ntfy, Notica, Notifiarr, Notifico, Office 365, OneSignal, Opsgenie, PagerDuty, Pagertree, Parse Platform, Plivo, Popcorn Notify, Prowl, PushBullet, PushDeer, Pushed, Pushjet, PushMe, Pushover, PushSafer, Pushy, Reddit, Resend, Revolt, Rocket.Chat, RSyslog (Remote Syslog), Ryver, SendGrid, SendPulse, ServerChan, Seven, SFR, SimplePush, Sinch, SIGNL4, Signal (API), Slack, SMSEagle, SMS Manager, SMTP2Go, SparkPost, Splunk (VictorOps) On Call, Streamlabs, Synology, Syslog, Techulus Push, Telegram, Threema Gateway, Twilio, Twist, X (formerly known as Twitter), Voip.ms, Vonage, XBMC, Webex Teams, WeCom Bot, WhatsApp, WxPusher, Zulip
Yes. CL Report can automatically generate periodic reports according to a defined schedule.
Report can be triggered by timer / scheduler / tag trigger / tag value change / on start / AI or None – in case you want to trigger by script for example
Yes. DataTalk can store historical process data in its built-in time-series database.
No, not for standard process-data historization. CL Report includes built-in time-series data storage.
CL Report can collect data from sources including PLCs, IIoT devices, databases and MQTT.
Yes. DataTalk supports multilingual reporting.
Yes. Reports can be sent to any recipients you choose and scheduled for different time intervals. For example, a daily report can be sent to a shift manager, while a monthly report is automatically delivered to management.
Yes. DataTalk supports on-premise deployment on Windows and Linux, as well as edge deployment using DataTalk IPC.
CL Report is designed specifically for automated industrial reporting. It connects directly to industrial data sources, stores historical process data and automatically generates and distributes reports using Word or Excel templates.
Yes. AI can be added as an optional AI Extension.
Yes. The AI Extension can automatically generate a summary of the production report and add it to the end of the report.
AI agent can analyse tag history and point out anomalies in the values if you allow AI agent to work with historical values
Yes. The AI Extension can automatically generate a summary of the production report and add it to the end of the report.
DataTalk Panel HMI
DataTalk Panel is an industrial touchscreen for monitoring and operating machines and production processes. It combines rugged hardware, browser-based device configuration and a secure environment for HMI applications.
Yes. You can choose the hardware-only version and use your own software, or select a panel with DataTalk Web HMI integrated.
DataTalk Web HMI turns the panel into a complete operator station with live visualisations, alarms, trends, dashboards and operator controls.
Yes. The panel is designed for use across different machines and production systems. The available connections depend on the HMI software and protocols used in your project.
Yes. For secure remote service and diagnostics, DataTalk Panel can be used with myACCESS VPN.
No. You can access and manage the panel’s device settings through a web browser.
DataTalk Panel is available in 7″, 10″, 11″, 13″ and 15″ versions, so you can choose the size that fits your machine and operator workspace.
Yes. It is designed for continuous industrial operation and an operating temperature range of −20 °C to +60 °C.
DataTalk Panel includes supercapacitor-based power failure protection to help protect the device during an unexpected loss of power.
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