Schneider Electric introduces Modicon Edge I/O NTS

• An answer to the demand for a safe, reliable and future-proof I/O system  
• Powerful and versatile solution for industrial automation

Schneider Electric, leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of Modicon™ Edge I/O NTS, an innovative I/O system for data collection and processing. The integrated cybersecurity in the hardware makes this innovation unique and ready for the future of industry 4.0. 

Modicon Edge I/O NTS is a versatile solution that offers significant benefits for a wide range of industries and applications. Examples include mechanical engineering, packaging, food and beverage, life sciences, water and wastewater, mining, minerals and metals, infrastructure, data centres and process industries.

Efficiency, time savings and safety 

Indeed, the compact design of the Modicon Edge I/O NTS allows companies to integrate more I/O modules and functionalities into a smaller space, resulting in time savings and more efficient system configuration. The system also complies with applicable cybersecurity regulations. This enables end users to securely access and make best use of their data, increasing industrial efficiency, flexibility, sustainability and profitability.

Ready for the future 

“Edge I/O NTS not only provides our customers with a very strong and superior catalogue for I/O today, but it also prepares them for the future,” said Ali Haj Fraj, Senior Vice President Digital Factory at Schneider Electric ”Customers are better prepared for advancing digitalisation, ensuring better and transparent data management and adapting to the future of Industry 4.0.”

“This I/O system prepares customers for the challenges of the future with a flexible system. With support for open Ethernet protocols and OPC UA communication, companies are able to perform better in data integration, IIoT and cybersecurity. Moreover, the Modicon Edge I/O NTS is designed to withstand changing conditions, such as temperature variations, vibration and electromagnetic radiation, ensuring reliability in industrial environments. The design offers additional benefits such as hot-swap capabilities and integrated diagnostics, helping to reduce maintenance costs, prevent unplanned downtime and ensure faster time-to-market,” adds Craig Resnick, vice president, ARC Advisory Group.

What are the main benefits for machine builders, system integrators and industrial end-users?  

• Saving time from pre-sales to operations, with adaptive tools, simpler design and wiring, faster start-up of new machines and processes for shorter time-to-market. 
• Cutting costs: With its robust construction and features such as hot-swap capabilities and integrated diagnostics, the Modicon Edge I/O NTS helps minimise downtime and repair times. This results in lower operating costs and higher productivity 
• Increasing flexibility thanks to the ability to customise I/O islands, making the most of the system's compact design: realise more I/O modules and get more functionality in less space. 
• Preparing for the data-driven industries of the future thanks to the system's compliance with cybersecurity regulations. This allows end users to securely access the data they need. 

Another nice bonus, the Edge I/O NTS is produced in a by the World Economic Forum as a Industry 4.0 Lighthouse recognised factory. The production line is fully automated, improving quality and traceability, while also reducing the plant's environmental impact.