The edge controller software is both hardware and operating system agnostic and can run on a wide range of operating systems, including (Embedded) Linux, QNX, VxWorks, Windows, macOS, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, INTEGRITY, Azure RTOS, Nucleus RTOS, embOS, RTXC, SMX, MQX, and RTOS-32. An edge controller is a component of the Inter- net of things (IoT) system used in the industrial field, including industrial processes. It collects data from various field devices installed on-site at customer fa- cilities.
This digital transformation’s key enablers are programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or edge computers. PLCs are used to control industrial machinery and processes. Edge computers collect data from sensors, devices, and machines in real-time and then send this data to the cloud for analysis. Edge computing, a strategy for computing on location where data is collected or used, allows IoT data to be gathered and processed at the edge, rather than sending the data back to a datacenter or cloud. Together, IoT and edge computing are a powerful way to rapidly analyze data in real-time.
The Edge-Controller offers a user-friendly programming environment and IDE, making it easy to develop data collection and analysis products and/or tools, monitor systems, connect to FA devices such as PLCs, and integrate with any type of business logic and cloud service.
