PLC designed for leveraging the IIoT for process applications

Honeywell Process Solutions' (HPS) ControlEdge programmable logic controller (PLC) uses OPC UA protocol and built-in cybersecurity for smooth integration to a range of instruments, equipment, and software from multiple vendors.

By Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) June 21, 2016

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) Process Solutions’ (HPS) ControlEdge programmable logic controller (PLC) is designed to provide secure connectivity and integration to devices through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The first version of ControlEdge will be released in October 2016. ControlEdge PLC uses OPC UA protocol and built-in cybersecurity for smooth integration to a range of instruments, equipment, and software from multiple vendors. It provides an IIoT-ready open platform to better leverage data across assets. ControlEdge PLC is designed for process industries requiring discrete control for specific PLC applications such as water treatment, balance of plant modular equipment, terminal automation, and coal/ash handling. The PLC will be offered to end users, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies.

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