and CPU-based edge analytics directly at the machine level. The gateway collects and processes data at the network edge to facilitate localized decision-making.
As transformations toward digitalization and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) progress, organizations have new opportunities to extract, analyze, and act on OT data to drive efficiency, reduce waste and inefficiency, and achieve sustainability goals. The ProLinx Edge Gateway is designed for large, complex industrial networks with a growing number of connected devices. Manufacturers and energy operators in sectors such as oil and gas, power distribution, and materials handling can run compact AI inference models, digital twin connectivity agents, and near real-time analytics containers, along with proven EtherNet/IP™ to Modbus TCP/IP gateway capabilities—all in a single, ruggedized device.
The gateway offers powerful features that enable organizations to: “ The ELX3 is ideal for industrial enterprises looking to unify data from disparate IIoT devices and legacy OT equipment, integrating automation silos into centralized systems for analysis and action,” said Erik Syme, program management director at ProSoft Technology. “By supporting both ProSoft protocol gateway containers and custom containers, the ELX3 gives users the flexibility they need to address today’s most demanding edge applications and scale as their operations evolve.”
Achieve OT protocol conversion by enabling EtherNet/IP™ and Modbus TCP/IP data exchange to allow communication between disparate devices in the field.
Deploy user-defined containers by enabling the creation of custom code and algorithms for advanced applications such as machine learning and predictive maintenance, digital twin/asset monitoring, and near real-time analytics.
Future-proof edge deployments with a platform designed to scale as new protocol container gateways are released.
Engineered to withstand shock, vibration, and meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements, with a temperature range of -40°C to +70°C, and approved for Class I, Division 2 environments, the ProLinx Edge Gateway is suitable for use in harsh environments.
This gateway, an industrial-grade solution, addresses the complex requirements of various sectors, including automotive, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, machine building, process manufacturing, materials handling, metallurgy, mining, oil and gas, and water and wastewater.
