Flex Edge

Edge Automation platform FlexEdge™️ industrial companies realize flexible Edge Automation solutions for their OT-IT applications. The platform is a combined hardware & software solution and offers devices with router functions, modular gateways and scalable edge controllers with expandable I/O modules and PID controllers for data acquisition and digitization.

The core is Crimson®️ software, which includes drivers for over 300 industrial protocols for more than 1000 combinations, up to 19 protocols are converted simultaneously. The software offers an intuitive interface for linking and creating key figures, as well as monitoring, recording, converting and visualizing data. The connection to IT is done via IT protocols like MQTT, OPC UA, FTP etc. directly into the cloud or to a local server/On Premise.

The FlexEdge™️ hardware offers the interfaces serial, Ethernet and USB, 3 flexible slots, so-called “Sleds” are available for WiFi, Bluetooth and mobile radio.

The exchangeable slots ensure easy adaptation to future technologies, the platform is 5G ready and can be exchanged on site while the application is running. Applications are therefore adaptable, future-proof and guarantee a long product life cycle. A further highlight is the LED status ring, which visually confirms a successful installation immediately.

The platform is ATEX certified for harsh environments.