AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS Businesses can protect and future-proof
their data network by using a modern I/O platform that complies with the IEC 62443- 4-2 cybersecurity standard. This covers aspects such as:
• Role-based access to make sure that any data transfer is securely accessed to protect operations, including data originating from intelligent edge devices.
• checks.
• Event logging and intrusion detection.
FUTURE-PROOFING DATA NETWORKS The latest I/O technology is no longer a passive component but an essential enabler of digital transformation and cyber security. In an era of constant digitalisation, as new edge devices are added they will not be isolated in silos, instead all data will contribute to the overall digital transformation effort to improve operations. Today, I/O technology needs to integrate multiple slices per island, such as digital and analogue inputs and outputs, motion control
An important feature of the latest
technology is physical robustness, which results in high availability and minimises unplanned downtime. In addition, unrestricted hot-swap capability minimises downtime. It enables an operator to switch any modules without losing valuable production time while powering down the system. This was not possible in the past, when previous generations of I/O technology were limited in terms of the be removed at one time.
STRAIGHTFORWARD INTEGRATION from a compact, modular and scalable platform that is straightforward to use. These features enable time savings in design, procurement and installation. They integration in a standalone machine or a large-scale distributed system. Modern platforms are comprised of
interchangeable slices which allows for a scalable building block approach. New functionalities or process changes can be accommodated with minimal interruption,
meaning that I/O platforms do not require a total system overhaul as edge devices are added or more data is produced.
customer needs shift quickly like food and beverage, CPG, or batch manufacturing. Intelligent I/O platforms enable plant operators to reduce the engineering effort that comes with new production lines, machines, or compliance changes. Together, these features make I/O a
strategic enabler of digital transformation rather than a supporting component.
CHOICE OF I/O AS IMPORTANT AS EDGE DEVICES As businesses invest in intelligent edge devices, they also need to optimise the infrastructure that supports them. The latest generation of I/O platform, such as Schneider Electric’s Modicon Edge I/O NTS, is a crucial element of all modern industry settings to ensure that data can be effectively harnessed, secured and acted upon.
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