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Characteristics
- Function
- automation, monitoring, analysis, data acquisition, data acquisition and analysis, communications, data exchange, connectivity, data management, OPC, OPC UA server, OPC server
- Applications
- PLC, for Allen-Bradley PLCs, for CNC machines, for FANUC controller, for SINUMERIK controller, for Mitsubishi controllers, for Modbus controllers
- Type
- cloud, Docker container, MQTT
- Operating system
- Windows, 32/64-bit Windows system, Linux
- Deployment mode
- cloud, on site
Description
Product overview
Faster Integration and Deployment
Integrated Industrial Cybersecurity
Flexible Deployment across IT and OT Environments
Unified and Scalable Data Access
Optional Hardware Gateway
PLC with OPC UA Server — Centralized data aggregation
Siemens SIMATIC controllers
Allen-Bradley controllers
Modbus TCP controllers
SINUMERIK CNC controllers
FANUC CNC controllers
What the product answers (FAQ summary)
Technical Data (Software - Windows / Docker)
Technical Data (Gateway)
Order information (summary)
Caractéristiques / Specifications
- SDEX Suite is an industrial OPC UA and MQTT data aggregation platform that securely collects, normalizes and distributes PLC and CNC data to IT, SCADA, MES, ERP and cloud systems. Deployable on Windows, Docker or as an optional hardware gateway.
Faster Integration and Deployment
- Plug-and-play connectivity to PLC and CNC controllers from major manufacturers
- Preconfigured OPC UA and MQTT communication paths to reduce engineering time
- No changes required to existing PLC/CNC programs
- Short time-to-market for IIoT and analytics projects
Integrated Industrial Cybersecurity
- IT/OT separation via middleware architecture to limit direct machine access
- End-to-end protection with TLS/SSL, authentication and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Advanced controls: whitelisting/blacklisting, IP filters, DoS prevention and IEC 62443 alignment
Flexible Deployment across IT and OT Environments
- Consistent operation on Windows, Docker and industrial gateways
- Flexible deployment options to match onsite IT and OT infrastructure
- Simplified maintenance and upgrades through unified versioning and licensing
- Scalable from single-machine installations to global multi-site architectures
Unified and Scalable Data Access
- Vendor-independent access across heterogeneous PLC and CNC landscapes
- Standardized OPC UA information models support (e.g. PADIM, Weihenstephan) for consistent data structures
- Simplified integration via Unified Namespace (UNS) patterns for IT, SCADA, MES, ERP and cloud
- Improved data availability and consistency for reporting, optimization and analytics
Optional Hardware Gateway
- Physical separation of OT and IT interfaces to enhance network protection
- Secure edge deployment close to machines or inside control cabinets without relying on local PCs
- Industrial-grade hardware designed for continuous operation in harsh environments
- Dedicated, preconfigured SDEX Suite runtime to reduce commissioning effort
PLC with OPC UA Server — Centralized data aggregation
- Aggregate PLC and CNC data from multiple OPC UA servers into a single unified namespace
- Simplify application access via a single aggregation server
- Service-based OPC UA filtering down to item level for fine-grained data selection
- Reduce per-source and per-client configuration and maintenance effort
Siemens SIMATIC controllers
- Read/write access for S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500 (RFC1006, S7+)
- Optimized handling of S7 data blocks and support for S7 structures and arrays
- Import of STEP7 / TIA Portal projects or live variable browsing for namespace configuration
Allen-Bradley controllers
- Reliable read/write access to ControlLogix and CompactLogix via EtherNet/IP CIP
- Routing support for complex network topologies
- Support for elementary types, UDTs and arrays
Modbus TCP controllers
- Vendor-independent read/write access to process data using standard Modbus TCP syntax
- Simplified namespace definition for Modbus devices
SINUMERIK CNC controllers
- Direct access to production and tooling data from SINUMERIK 840D Solution/Power Line
- Predefined namespaces for machine datasets and automatic tool recognition
- Access to NC and PLC alarms, GUD variables and R parameters for monitoring and diagnostics
FANUC CNC controllers
- Direct access to production and tooling data for FANUC systems (series 30i/31i/32i/35i, 0i, Power Motion i-A, NCGuide)
- Predefined namespaces and support for user-defined PMC areas
- Transparent data access without changes to existing CNC programs
What the product answers (FAQ summary)
- How to securely connect PLCs and CNCs to IT/cloud: use a secure middleware layer; SDEX Suite exposes data via OPC UA and MQTT with encryption and controlled access
- How to provide PLC data access without changing PLC programs: SDEX Suite reads controller data externally without modifying running programs
- How to centralize industrial data without granting IT direct machine access: SDEX Suite keeps machines isolated and exposes a unified namespace to IT
- How to standardize machine data for analytics: SDEX Suite maps vendor-specific data into a consistent unified address space
- Which platform aggregates multi-vendor PLC data: SDEX Suite aggregates PLC and CNC data and exposes it via OPC UA and MQTT for vendor-independent integration
Technical Data (Software - Windows / Docker)
- Supported protocols: MQTT V3.1, V3.1.1, V5; OPC UA Server/Client; Modbus TCP; SIMATIC S7 (RFC1006, S7+); Ethernet/IP CIP; SINUMERIK; FOCAS for FANUC
- MQTT features: Publisher/Subscriber, TCP/TLS/WS/WSS, QoS, Retain, LWT, Store & Forward, up to 25 connections
- OPC UA: Unified Architecture V1.05.02, Data Access, Complex Data, Methods, Reverse Connect
- Security: TLS/SSL, certificate auth, username/password, RBAC, ECC and multiple crypto suites
- Configuration and logging: Username/Password, LDAP/LDAPS; trace and audit logging, Docker-integrated logs, Prometheus metrics
- Supported OS: Windows 64-bit versions and Docker on Linux/Windows via WSL2; architectures AMD64, ARM64, ARM32
- Minimum resources: 2 GB RAM, 320 MB disk (Docker) / 400 MB (Windows)
- Licensing: Softing License Server; demo limited to 72 hours; REST API available for Docker
Technical Data (Gateway)
- Processor: Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 @ 1.5 GHz
- Interfaces: 2x GbE RJ45, 1x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x HDMI 2.0 Type A
- Power: 24 Vdc ±20%; typical consumption 9.5 W
- Physical: 120 mm x 28 mm x 110 mm; weight approx. 420 g; DIN-rail mount; IP20
- Operating: -20°C to +60°C; storage -40°C to +85°C; humidity 5%–95% non-condensing
- Conformity: CE, EMC, RoHS and listed EN standards; FCC and VCCI where applicable
Order information (summary)
- Software delivery: SDEX Suite download (Softing website or Docker Hub); license key via email; online documentation
- Software order numbers: LRA-XX-040001 (Standard – Perpetual), LMA-XX-040101 (Standard – Upgrade), LRA-XX-040002 (Advanced – Perpetual), LMA-XX-040102 (Advanced – Upgrade), LRA-XX-040003 (Enterprise – Perpetual), LMA-XX-040103 (Enterprise – Upgrade)
- Gateway delivery: SDEX Suite Gateway hardware with integrated web interface; order numbers: GAL-YY-040101 (Gateway Standard), GAL-YY-040102 (Gateway Advanced)
Caractéristiques / Specifications
- Product name: SDEX Suite
- Primary functions: OPC UA server & client, MQTT publisher/subscriber, Modbus TCP, SIMATIC S7, Ethernet/IP, SINUMERIK, FANUC adapters
- Security and deployment details: see Technical Data sections above
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