Control Edge PLC

Product Overview :

ControlEdge™ PLC, when integrated with Experion®, streamlines plant operations by reducing integration costs, minimizing downtime, enhancing cybersecurity, and lowering total cost of ownership through an extended system lifecycle.

What Is ControlEdge PLC?

ControlEdge PLC is part of a next-generation family of controllers designed for seamless connectivity across all levels of process and business operations. It is one of the first controllers supporting an IIoT-ready architecture, enabling smarter plant management.

With an intuitive configuration process, efficient operations, and reduced maintenance, ControlEdge PLC empowers plant personnel by eliminating manual processes. Featuring OPC UA protocol and built-in cybersecurity, it ensures smooth integration with a wide range of instruments, equipment, and software. Additionally, Universal I/O allows remote configuration and late-stage design flexibility, improving project implementation as part of LEAP™ project execution methodology.

Features :

ControlEdge PLC offers an IIoT-ready, open platform, allowing users to leverage real-time data across their assets. Interoperable multi-level, multi-platform communication provides a flexible and scalable design, reducing hardware dependencies and enabling standardization.

Key benefits include:

• A common HMI for both PLC and Experion, reducing the need for multiple operator and engineering stations, cutting hardware and wiring costs, and simplifying IT licensing and operator training.
• Embedded cybersecurity features such as secure boot, built-in firewall, and a certified secure development lifecycle, ensuring protection against unauthorized software uploads and cyber threats.

Benfits/Advantage/Applications :

ControlEdge PLC serves as a comprehensive automation solution, integrating seamlessly with DCS, PLC, SCADA, Field Device Manager, and HMI Panel PC. It provides:

• Faster system setup, testing, and troubleshooting.
• A flexible and scalable system design.
• Reduced hardware requirements through standardization.
• Long-term investment protection and simplified maintenance.
• Integrated cybersecurity for improved system protection.
• Lower lifecycle costs with reduced downtime and maintenance needs.