The advantages of decentralized cloud computing with local control networks can be achieved with the Edge Controller and Edge Computer. These devices for edge of network computing provide low latency control and simplified connection with cloud-based services providing multiple interfaces for connection to field devices and monitors.
The Edge Controller is ideal for edge of network applications where deterministic PLC control can be combined with machine learning, data aggregation, Cloud services, predictive maintenance and other analytic algorithms. The Edge Computer comes with a Debian Linux operating system, a quad-core ATOM processor, 64 GB flash memory, and either 4GB or 8GB RAM with memory able to be expanded via SSD HDD memory card. Control engineers and software developers can leverage the device’s openness to operate their edge of network applications.
