Modicon Edge I/O NTS

Robustness

• Edge I/O NTS is robust by design
• Robustness demonstrated with Railway certification compliance
• Standard version (-20..+60°C)
• Hardened version (-40..+70°C with conformal coating)
• Operate in a severe environment (Gx), with a hardened version
• Hazardous location (Zone 2)
• Exceed EMC industrial standard
• Accept vibration up to 2g

Performance

• Up to 32 modules per cluster
• Up to 250 modules, and 25 clusters per island with advanced Head
• No compromise on resolution with 16-bits
• Synchronized internal bus
• Integrated functions (Reflex output, CAMswitch, HART communication, Field Device Master communication)
• OPC UA Server for explicit communication

Availability

• Designed in 3 parts Base, I/O module, and Terminal block
• The Base doesn’t contain any active electronic component reducing significantly the risk of failure
• Hot-swappable modules
• RSTP accepting 1 network failure
• Work on Hot Standby architecture with Modicon M580 HSBY

Integration

• In EcoStruxure Machine, Control and Automation Expert
• Dedicated tool integrated into the webserver, Modicon Edge I/O NTS – Web interface, or available as software, Modicon Edge I/O Configurator
• Each one shares the same experience from design to configuration, use the same configuration file
• Modicon Edge I/O Web interface and Configurator allow Commissioning w/o PLC or export EDS file
• Ease operation with EcoStruxure Automation Device Manager for fleet FW update
• Manage cybersecurity policies across your Schneider device with EcoStruxure Cybersecurity Admin Expert
• Save time in design and get BOM in simple manner your island with Modicon PLC Configurator
• Create full architecture with EcoStruxure Architecture Builder

Flexibility

• Modicon Edge I/O NTS offers the choice between more than 100 different types of modules
• Compact version allowing even more features in less space
• Module can be versatile, as Analog Input module 8 channels offer configurable choice per channel between Voltage and Current
• Edge I/O NTS can be mixed with Modicon X80 in M580 CPU ring

Cybersecurity

• Edge I/O NTS integrates cybersecurity by design, this is not a layer added on weak product
• Ready for the evolution of cybersecurity regulations (such as Cyber Resilience Act, NIS 2.0,...)
• Compliant with IEC62443-4-1, IEC62443-4-2, SB327, GDPR
• Device Genuineness provides digital identification of our products (Manufacturer certificate)
• Authenticated communication on the Internal bus
• Head is equipped with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to get cybersecurity from hardware design
• Encrypted communications (Service)
• Signed firmware, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP), Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Cybersecurity policies managed with EcoStruxure Cybersecurity Admin Expert
• Easy to integrate into IT cybersecurity infrastructure

Convenient

• Design starts with user needs some customers have been integrated from the design phase
• Removable terminal blocks can stay fixed even when unplugged
• Select between Screw or Spring, with or without cover for your Terminal blocks
• Comfortable wiring with 1 column arrangement
• Voltage probe measurement even with a spring connection
• PIN numbering on the Terminal block and PIN assignment on the module side
• Maintenance information and online documentation are accessible from QRcode printed on the product
• New packaging style reducing by 58% the quantity of cardboard
• Easy to recycle with flat cardboard after opening
• Paper of the Instruction sheet reduced by 75%

Save time

• From pre-sales to operations, with adaptive tools, simpler design and wiring, quicker start-up of new machines and processes for less time to market.

Reduce cost

• And reduce unplanned downtime thanks to robust design featuring environmentally hardened options, hot swap capabilities, integrated diagnostics.

Increase flexibility

• With large choice of versatile modules of compact design, realizing more I/O modules and more functionalities in less space.

Data-driven and cybersecure

• System’s compliance with cybersecurity regulations, allowing end users to securely access and integrate the data they need.

• Food & beverage
• Water and wastewater
• Transportation
• Machine control
• Life sciences
• Semiconductor
• Automotive and e-mobility
• Data centers and networks