This achievement underscores Moxa’s dedication to securing the often-overlooked connectivity edge of industrial networks, ensuring legacy serial devices are protected with the same rigorous standards as modern IP-based infrastructure.

As industries accelerate towards digitalization, the convergence of IT and OT networks has exposed critical operational assets to new cyberthreats. Many of these assets communicate via legacy yet stable and industry-standard serial protocols (RS-232/422/485). However, these protocols were designed for reliability in an era before interconnected networks and modern cybersecurity were a primary concern. The NPort 6000-G2 Series acts as a critical security gatekeeper for edge assets such as PLCs, meters, and consoles, enabling asset owners to keep their trusted infrastructure while meeting stringent security mandates.

Its launch marks a pivotal moment that completes Moxa’s "Edge-to-Core" security coverage. This certified defense-in-depth ecosystem now spans from the NPort 6000-G2 at the device level, to the EDS-G4000 switches and EDR-G9010 secure routers at the network core, and finally the UC-8200 Series industrial computers.

Validating Security at the Foundation

Bureau Veritas (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, officially validated this achievement. It confirms the NPort 6000-G2 Series meets the strict technical security requirements for components in Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS).

"We are honored to witness Moxa achieving the world’s first IEC 62443-4-2 certification for a serial device server," said David Hsueh, Cyber Director of Technology Products Taiwan at Bureau Veritas.

"Recent threat intelligence findings reinforce a key principle: modern cyber risks often originate from overlooked components closest to day-to-day operations. Protecting only the core infrastructure is insufficient if edge devices remain exposed. Moxa supports the industry in addressing this critical gap by continuously enhancing the security of edge devices such as the NPort 6000-G2 Series. For industrial buyers, selecting secure-by-design products is no longer merely a compliance option—it is a fundamental requirement for diligent operational security."

A Long-term Commitment to Serial Connectivity

For over 35 years, Moxa has been the trusted name in serial connectivity.

"Our commitment to serial connectivity has never wavered. For decades, we have focused on getting devices connected, and today, our dedication has expanded to keeping them connected securely," said Casper Yang, Vice President, Product Business Group at Moxa.

"As serial devices remain essential in industrial operations, they also face growing cybersecurity challenges. This certification reflects our ongoing commitment to helping customers strengthen edge security while extending the life and value of their trusted infrastructure."

To learn more about Moxa’s long-term vision and continued investment in serial technology, you can visit the TSP (Trusted Serial Partner) Portal for more information.

NPort 6000-G2 Series Highlights:

• Built-in Serial Cybersecurity: As the world’s first serial device server to achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 certification, the NPort 6000-G2 provides a secure-by-design architecture that addresses incident visibility, role-based authentication, and data stream protection.
• Enforce Corporate Security Policies: Designed for seamless integration into enterprise security frameworks (NoC/SoC), the series supports standard IT protocols including centralized authentication servers and remote syslog for security monitoring.
• Web Troubleshooting With Serial Traffic Monitor: Troubleshooting is faster and requires no extra tools. Users can inspect serial and Ethernet traffic by port directly through the web interface to pinpoint issues within minutes.
• Ultimate Reliability and Flexibility: Combining broad OS support with ultimate serial performance, the series offers versatile operation modes and instant network connectivity, built specifically to withstand harsh industrial environments.

For more information about the NPort 6000-G2 Series, please visit:

NPort 6100-G2/6200-G2 Series (1/2-port Secure Terminal Servers)

NPort 6400-G2 Series (4-port Secure Terminal Servers)

NPort 6600-G2 Series (8/16/32-port Secure Terminal Servers)

EcoVadis provides trusted business ratings for enterprises across over 220 industries and assesses outstanding performance in four sustainability areas: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. This recognition acknowledges Moxa’s effective sustainability management, demonstrated through its policies, actions, and results, as well as a commitment to value-chain transparency.

Compared to its 2024 assessment, Moxa has made substantial advancements this year by enhancing its sustainability efforts through more effective supplier-level actions across all categories evaluated by EcoVadis. Moxa has actively implemented and maintained policies that ensure:

• Ethical Conduct: Refining the Moxa Code of Conduct for operational integrity and a commitment to enhancing the company's information security management system while maintaining compliance with ISO 27001.
• Environmental Sustainability: Emphasizing environmental initiatives like carbon inventories and energy-saving initiatives, guided by verified SBTi net-zero targets, alongside dedicated implementation of green product design and sustainable packaging.
• Labor Practices: Developing a human rights policy, conducting human rights due diligence, advocating against the prevention of child and forced labor, and upholding ISO 45001 certification.
• Responsible Supply Chain Management: Developing robust Sustainable Procurement Policy and a Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes environmental and social standards in supplier contracts, driving supplier sustainability risk evaluations, and improving their capabilities.

Ongoing initiatives to improve business sustainability are delivering positive results, lowering risks, and reinforcing sustainability practices across the supply chain. As a result, Moxa’s EcoVadis silver rating acknowledges its accomplishments and marks a significant milestone in its progress. This achievement also represents a considerable win for Moxa's customers and partners.

Moxa is committed to taking concrete actions and achieving measurable progress. It seeks to be more responsible and resilient through collaboration with partners across the value chain to uphold human rights and maintain business integrity. To learn more about Moxa's sustainability initiatives, visit Moxa’s Sustainability Portal.

About EcoVadis

EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. With global, trusted, and actionable ratings, businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ detailed insights to comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 220 industries in 180 countries. Leaders like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF, and JPMorgan are among 150,000+ businesses that use EcoVadis ratings, risk, and carbon management tools and an e-learning platform to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth, and positive impact worldwide.

According to a Markets and Markets report[1], AI technology is driving the demand for decentralized data processing and real-time decision-making solutions. By eliminating latency, AI at the industrial edge enables real-time data analysis and autonomous decision-making, which leads to enhanced operational efficiency, speed, precision, and scalability.  

" In a complex IIoT environment, the ability to support massive data analysis hinges on a reliable edge device infrastructure. The RKP-C220 Series is designed to meet these requirements with the capability to power your Edge AI, enabling you to build intelligent IIoT applications with complete peace of mind. " Jonas Chen, head of x86 IPC Business at Moxa

Unlock the Potential of Edge AI Using x86 IPCs With GPU Support

The RKP-C220 with its versatile PCIe slots, including a x16 slot that supports full-length GPU cards, is developed for AI platforms to efficiently handle data cleansing, complex data analysis, and enable accurate responses to user requests. Furthermore, RKP-C220 has passed the Intel® Edge System Qualification (Intel® ESQ) test using the AI language model for the Metro Device Qualification Test. This qualification validates RKP-C220's ability to run demanding AI language models with high performance, enabling rapid development of AI applications.

The RKP-C220 Series is built using Moxa’s patented fanless heat-dissipation technology for reliable performance. By efficiently directing processor heat to an external cooling fin, the computer can provide stable continuous operations while running demanding AI language models for maintenance-free performance at the edge.

Boost Operational Efficiency With High-performance Space-saving Rugged 2U Rackmount IPC

Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation Edge AI applications, the RKP-C220 Series delivers unmatched processing power. The fanless rackmount IPC comes with a wide operating temperature range and is built around a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processor with up to 24 cores and 32 threads, ensuring smooth execution of intense workloads. The RKP-C220 provides comprehensive storage flexibility for versatile data management by supporting two 2.5-inch SSD slots and three high-speed M.2 storage slots with two sets of Intel® RST RAID 0/1.

Furthermore, the RKP-C220 comes with a rich set of connectivity options, including up to 8 LAN ports, 10 serial ports, and 2 CAN ports, enabling seamless integration with diverse field devices and data transmission across complex networks.

AI-ready Rackmount IPCs—RKP-C220 Series Highlights  

• 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Raptor Lake-S processor and Intel® Q670E chipset 
• Supports NVIDIA RTX Series FLFH GPU card with up to 200 W TDP
• 3 PCIe slots for expansion modules: x16, x8 (4-lane), and x1 PCIe slots 
• 2 lockable 2.5" SATA SSD slots and 3 M.2 M key SSD expansion slots that support 2 sets of RAID 0/1
• 2 SODIMM sockets that support up to 64 GB
• Rich set of interfaces: Up to 8 LAN ports, up to 10 serial ports, and 2 CAN ports 
• -30 to 60°C operating temperature range 
• 2U rackmount computers with fanless design 

For product information and technical specifications, visit the RKP-C220 product page. 

Upfront Challenges for Operators and System Integrators

Digital solutions in the rail industry are changing how networks operate, are maintained, and affect passengers. This shift requires new tools, more bandwidth, and enhanced real-time connectivity for train control and monitoring systems (TCMS), predictive maintenance, safety condition monitoring, multimedia passenger information (PIS), and many other systems.    

With the expansion of data processing and digital interconnectivity, cybersecurity must be a core design element. Prioritizing cybersecurity is key for resilient operations and infrastructure, as well as ensuring compliance with regulations, such as the EU’s NIS2 Directive and the U.S. TSA Security Directives. Furthermore, cybersecurity is essential for meeting the built-in security requirements of the forthcoming FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System), the next-generation global rail communication standard.

Solutions for the Future of Rail

Using a security-hardened networking framework built on a secure-by-design approach, Moxa’s new rail product line helps operators build a flexible, scalable, and secure foundation for their digitalization plans. Moreover, the product line is designed with the limited onboard space and power constraints in mind, addressing common challenges that complicate deployment. The new product lineup for rail includes:

• TN-4500B Series onboard switches—switches with 8–28 ports, up to 8 GbE uplinks, and a 150 W PoE budget to power expanding onboard networks and improve performance
• V3400 Series onboard x86 computers—multicore computing platform with advanced multiwireless connectivity (dual 5G, LTE/Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6), and integrated security, ideal for high-performance requirements and smart application integration
• V1200 Series onboard arm computers—slim, compact I/O design with industry-leading dual-wireless 5G/LTE and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for retrofits and lightweight edge computing with limited space and phased installation requirements
• TAP-M310R Series Train-to-ground access points and WAC-M300 Series wireless controllers—dual-band Wi-Fi 6-based connectivity with under-50 ms seamless handover for uninterrupted service, featuring RF status monitoring, centralized device management, and advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting functions
• VPort 07-3 Series IP cameras—IP66 rugged, 3-megapixel image and H.265 compression for clear, bandwidth-efficient video

All products meet strict international railway standards, including EN 50155 and EN 45545. They are developed according to the IEC 62443-4-1 secure development life cycle, enabling quick deployment across various applications to support digital transformation, ranging from equipment upgrades to complete system integration.

“Moxa's latest product offerings for rail once again highlight our unwavering commitment to rail customers by providing a unified, secure, and futureproof foundation and ensuring product longevity for their digital transformation,” said Samuel Chiu, head of the transportation business group at Moxa Inc. “We’ve worked closely with rail operators and system integrators to address evolving standards and regulations, retrofit challenges, and new applications. This collaboration allows us to turn customer feedback into innovative solutions that accelerate digitalization in the rail industry.”

Long-term Commitment and Quality Assurance for Forging Mobility Ahead

Moxa has over 15 years of experience and expertise in the rail industry and achieved the IRIS Certification Silver Quality Performance Level, which guarantees excellence in product development, project execution, and customer delivery. Moxa offers rail-specific products backed by a supply commitment of up to 15 years*, helping customers minimize life-cycle risks and maintain system stability for decades of service.

Using a security-by-design approach, Moxa's rail solutions are certified to meet a wide range of industrial standards, including EN 50155, EN 50121, IEC 62443-4-1/-2, and EN 18031 for its wireless-capable product portfolio. This robust certification framework underscores Moxa's proven success, with over 1,000 deployments in over 200 cities across 50 countries.

Moxa actively engages in rail projects around the world and continues to collaborate closely with global rail partners to advance smart transportation and cybersecurity. This collaboration helps customers develop flexible, secure, and easy-to-manage rail communication systems. Moxa's rail solutions address the challenges of future mobility and focus on onboard communications, wireless connectivity, network security, and edge computing. These solutions empower customers to drive innovation in the transportation industry. For more details, visit the Moxa Rail Portal.

*Moxa offers long-term supply commitments for its rail-specific products—15 years for onboard switches/routers, 10 years for wireless APs/ARM-based onboard computers, and 8 years for IP cameras/X86 onboard computers—with supply periods covering Form-Fit-Function (FFF) successor products.

To enhance the overall quality of the rail sector and drive innovation, IRIS certified companies can be awarded one of three performance levels — Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Achieving a higher quality performance level requires companies to boost customer satisfaction and improve the efficiency of their rail business. Moxa’s steadfast commitment since 2013 to ensure the quality, reliability, and safety of its rail products and solutions comply with the rigid rail industry standards has helped elevate Moxa’s performance level from Bronze to Silver.

Key performance areas for evaluation included customer satisfaction, timely delivery to customers, requirement management, project management, external supplier management, and traceability. Remarkable performance in these areas has significantly boosted Moxa's scores in the overall audit categories, which cover Enablers, Process Performance, and Customer Perception.

"This achievement represents a significant milestone for Moxa's ongoing commitment to quality, reliability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction in supporting global rail and mobility projects — from initial concept to long-term operation," said Samuel Chiu, head of the transportation business group at Moxa Inc. "To attain the IRIS Silver rating, we've demonstrated our compliance with criteria additional to those essential to the standard, specifically relating to our management system and the operational processes involved in the development of our rail products and solutions."

The most recent IRIS Certification Revision 04 covers the latest version of the ISO 22163:2023 standard, the IRIS Certification Performance Assessment issued by UNIFE (Union of European Railway Industries) in July 2023, and the IRIS Certification Technology. It outlines a railway quality management system that integrates the ISO 9001 quality management standards along with railway-specific requirements.

Moxa’s Commitment to Forging Mobility Ahead

With over 15 years of experience and expertise in digitalizing the rail industry, Moxa has developed more than 500 product offerings dedicated to helping build successful railway-specific applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, closed-circuit television (CCTV), computer-based train control (CBTC), train control and monitoring systems (TCMS), onboard passenger information systems (PIS), public address (PA) systems, passenger Wi-Fi, condition monitoring, and Wi-Fi 6 train-to-ground (T2G) communication.

Moxa’s rail solutions are certified for a wide range of industrial standards, including EN 50155, EN 50121, IEC 62443-4-1/-2 cybersecurity, and EN 18031 for the wireless-capable product portfolio. This robust certification framework supports Moxa’s track record of over 1,000 successful deployments across 200 cities in over 50 countries.

With involvement in railway projects around the world, Moxa is proud to partner with many industry leaders in the global rail market to define advanced, industry-transforming technologies and co-develop standards like IEC 61375. Moxa is also an active participant in key rail working groups such as Safe4Rail and ITxPT to help advance Ethernet train communication networks and improve interoperability and integration for public transport.

By obtaining this internationally recognized certification, Moxa underscores its dedication to providing outstanding solutions for the global rail market. Aiming to build on this success, Moxa is dedicated to implementing continuous improvement and striving towards the highest quality performance level for railway-specific quality management practices.

For more information, please visit the Moxa Rail Portal.

The EN 18031 series (RED-DA), incorporated into the harmonized standard of the RED, will come into force on August 1, 2025, to enhance cybersecurity, personal data protection, and privacy for all the wireless devices and products entering the European Union (EU) market. The certification testing and the audit were performed by TÜV Rheinland, a leading testing and certification company and an EU Notified Body for 2014/53/EU RED. The standard is considered one of the latest cybersecurity standards for IoT products globally and the first pointer to the eagerly awaited harmonized standards for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

" Achieving EN 18031 certification is more than just a compliance milestone for Moxa — it is a recognition of the company’s product quality and technical excellence. In an increasingly security-conscious market, proactive compliance not only enhances competitiveness but also builds trust with customers, helping to secure a stronger position in procurement decisions," said Jason Chang, managing director of TÜV Rheinland Taiwan.

The EN 18031 standards categorize assessment content into four types of assets: security assets, network assets, privacy assets, and financial assets. Security assets are mandated in all three standards, while the other three asset types are distributed across EN 18031-1, -2, and -3, each focusing on different aspects according to the asset type. Additionally, the European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) that activates Articles 3.3(d), (e), and (f) for specific categories of radio equipment. This measure aims to enhance cybersecurity, personal data protection, and privacy. Therefore, Moxa’s wireless products* must comply with RED Article 3.3 to enter the EU market.

“The certification represents a remarkable milestone to Moxa’s long-term commitment to providing secure solutions with network integrity, security, and proper use of network resources to optimize operational performance,” said John Chang, director of R&D Management and Product Security Center at Moxa Inc. “Partnering with TÜV Rheinland for the certification is a way of verifying Moxa’s comprehensive capacity in risk management and building response measures for network security. This positions Moxa to gain a ‘first-mover’ advantage in addressing the increasingly sophisticated security compliance requirements in the global market.”

Moxa's dedication to security-by-design principles enables its certified wireless products to excel across various core security mechanisms in the exhaustive evaluations that cover everything from technical documentation requirements to functionality and integrity testing. This demonstrates Moxa's constructive approaches to building security and resilience in industrial networks.

Moxa Wireless Products Set to Comply with the EN 18031 EU Cybersecurity Standards

Security is integral to Moxa’s product and solution designs, uniting networking and industrial cybersecurity to provide defense-in-depth protection for industrial applications. Moxa is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all its wireless products* to comply with the EU RED 2014/53/EU Article 3.3 by the end of July 2025.

Guided by an IEC 62443-4-1 certified secure development life-cycle and referencing the IEC 62443-4-2, Moxa has developed a broad portfolio of wireless products* for various industries to embrace digital transformation by addressing the significant wiring challenges posed by the exponential increase in connected devices, particularly within legacy facilities.

The proliferation of wireless applications in the industrial landscape has urged customers' need for cybersecurity, which has become fundamental and crucial to ensuring the safety and reliability of wireless connectivity in complex and demanding applications across a wide range of industries. Moxa wireless products that comply with the RED-DA cybersecurity requirements can assure safe, secure, and reliable operations for industrial applications.

* Moxa Wireless products include OnCell/CCG cellular routers/gateways, AWK/TAP Wi-Fi APs/bridge/clients, NPort serial-to-Wi-Fi servers, and UC/AIG/V Series computers with built-in wireless. EOL products are excluded.

The ATD Excellence in Practice Award is a prestigious annual recognition presented to organizations worldwide that excel in talent development and workplace learning. Through an intensive 6-month blind selection process among global competitors, Moxa was the only winner from Taiwan recognized in the Sales Enablement category. This category recognizes practices that promote and enable world-class sales development and growth.

Moxa’s SME program has evolved over a decade, emphasizing sales strategies, management mechanisms, skill development, and sales leadership empowerment. It enables their global sales force to learn from practical drills and effective tools to navigate challenges while developing innovative solutions that propel both organizational success and individual career growth. To date, more than 700 sales staff and internal sales collaborators have been trained, promoting global synergy and resource optimization that contributes to customer success.

This is Moxa’s first global recognition in talent development. Winning this distinguished award marks a significant milestone in Moxa’s long-term commitment to fostering expertise, continuous learning, and perpetual growth for employees. Moxa is dedicated to cultivating a world-class team that embodies professional excellence, driving continuous breakthroughs and shaping the future of industrial automation.

About the Association for Talent Development (ATD) 

The Association for Talent Development is a global non-profit organization dedicated to talent development and workplace learning. Founded in 1943, the organization has played a leading role in the world of learning & development ever since. ATD focuses on supporting and developing HR professionals, trainers, coaches, and others involved in talent development. They provide a wide range of information, tools, research, books, and publications to help professionals enhance employee performance and development in various organizations and industries. By sharing knowledge, research, and best practices, ATD aims to assist employees in improving their expertise and skills while helping organizations create positive and productive work environments.

"We are pleased to welcome Moxa to the Forum. Its extensive knowledge in industrial communications and networking, along with the ability to develop a wide range of products for the vast industrial automation ecosystem, will be invaluable for future development of open industry standards," said Aneil Ali, The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum Director. “We are looking forward to having Moxa participate in our collaborative effort to define an open, interoperable, and secure architecture for process automation systems."

With extensive expertise in connectivity for operational technology (OT), Moxa has been a strong supporter of open architecture initiatives—including the OPC Field Level Communications (FLC) Initiative and its UA Field eXchange (UAFX) standard—to enable a unified industrial Ethernet infrastructure that can transfer data and connect devices from the field to the cloud, all within an open automation and control system environment.

"Membership in The Open Group is in line with Moxa's goal of providing reliable industrial solutions that enable and facilitate cross-vendor interoperability of automation components in factory and process automation," said Jack Lin, head of Edge Product Management and global project lead of Advanced Ethernet Technologies at Moxa. "Moxa is committed to actively participating in The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum, where we will collaborate with industry leaders, advance the O-PAS™ Standard, and expedite the harmonization of various open field communications standards—such as the O-PAS standard and OPC UAFX—for the future of industrial automation systems."

The Open Process Automation Forum develops and maintains the O-PAS standard, a standard of The Open Group, which emphasizes foundational and key attributes like Safety, Reliability, Securability, and Interoperability. The security requirements of the O-PAS standard are derived from the ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards. Moxa has expertise in developing security-hardened solutions through a secure development life cycle (SDL) certified to IEC 62443-4-1, which positions the company well to contribute to the ongoing evolution of the O-PAS standard by incorporating secure-by-design practices into the standard and its implementation.

Furthermore, Moxa’s approach to OT cybersecurity further underscores its commitment to secure-by-design principles. By uniting networking and industrial cybersecurity, Moxa provides  defense-in-depth protection and an array of secure and durable networking solutions that reference the IEC 62443-4-2 standard, enhancing security for industrial applications.

About The Open Group

The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards and open source initiatives by fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect among our diverse group of 900+ memberships. Our Membership includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants across multiple industries. More information on The Open Group can be found at www.opengroup.org.

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Maritime Operations

As maritime systems become increasingly interconnected and new applications are emerging—such as smart ships, remote monitoring, and autonomous vessels—the need for cybersecurity has become critical to ensure the safety and reliability of these operations. To this end, the IACS Unified Requirements UR E26/E27 for cybersecurity became mandatory for all classed ships contracted for construction as of July 1, 2024. DNV cybersecurity type approvals provide a way to simplify and streamline the UR E26/E27 compliance process, while ensuring that systems and devices comply with strict cybersecurity protection standards.

DNV’s cybersecurity type approvals are grounded in internationally recognized standards, including IEC 62443 for industrial automation and control system security, as well as the maritime industrial standard IACS E27 Revision 1 (Sep. 2023) plus IEC 61162-460 for maritime navigation and communication systems. These standards play a vital role in enhancing maritime safety, network integrity, and operational performance, while also supporting the growing need for real-time asset monitoring and secure communication between vessels and shore-based operations. By adopting solutions certified to these standards, maritime stakeholders can strengthen their cybersecurity posture, reduce compliance complexity, and ensure safer, more reliable maritime operations.

Moxa’s Commitment to Secure Networking

As a leading company with an IEC 62443-4-1 certified secure development life-cycle and IEC 62443-4-2 product certifications, Moxa provides robust industrial networking solutions with practical measures incorporating layered defense-in-depth protection which includes security-hardened devices that implement OT network segmentation with threat prevention, tailored OT deep packet inspection (DPI), and industrial intrusion prevention systems (IPS). This approach enhances and secures communication between the vessel, the shore, and the cloud.

“Security is part of Moxa’s product and solution DNA. This certification is a significant milestone that shows Moxa’s commitment to providing secure solutions with network integrity for maritime safety, security, and operational performance,” said Samuel Chiu, head of the transportation business group at Moxa. “Covering both IT and OT systems on ships, compliance with these standards ensure that Moxa is at the forefront of maritime cybersecurity to empower network and communication security. By consistently putting our products through validation processes and closely following the most updated security protocols, we can guarantee reliable industrial-grade solutions for our customers.”

The EDR-G9010 and EDR-8010 Series secure routers are now certified for deployment in IEC 61162-460 networks as 460-gateways, 460-forwarders, or 460-switches to bolster cybersecurity, system integrity, and network availability. By obtaining DNV type approval, Moxa helps ship owners and operators dramatically reduce the complexity of system certification and integration and simplifies the selection of components needed for constructing maritime systems.

About the EDR-G9010 and EDR-8010 Series

The EDR-G9010 and EDR-8010 Series are industrial multiport secure routers with firewall/NAT/VPN and managed Layer 2 switch functions, designed for Ethernet-based security applications in critical remote control or monitoring networks. With the addition of an industrial intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS), these routers can serve as next-generation industrial firewalls with threat detection and prevention capabilities to better protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

These secure routers provide an electronic security perimeter to protect critical assets, including maritime systems, substations in power applications, pump-and-treat systems in water stations, distributed control systems in oil and gas applications, and PLC/SCADA systems in factory automation.

For more product information, please visit the product pages for the EDR-G9010 and EDR-8010 Series.

For more details on Moxa’s marine solutions, please visit: https://www.moxa.com/marine

According to Research and Markets[1] report on Industrial automation and wireless IoT, the install base of active wireless IoT devices in the industrial automation industry is projected to grow from 56.5 million units at the end of 2023 to 110.3 million units by 2028. With growing number of wireless devices in the industrial environment, business operators are faced with the challenge of understanding the different wireless technologies involved and making optimal use of them for their needs.

To respond to these challenges, Moxa unveils new 64-bit Arm-based computers with a quad-core processor, reliable wireless connectivity, simplified system software for easy development, IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 compliance and superior 10-year OS maintenance that includes security patches and fixes. The computers deliver exceptional performance with superior energy efficiency to empower customers expand their businesses quickly and effortlessly.

“Moxa is continuously investing in wireless communication technology including Wi-Fi, cellular, and 5G, to ensure reliable connectivity to the cloud for edge-computing devices, even in harsh industrial environments. Dual wireless connectivity ensures uninterrupted data transmission, maximizing productivity in IIoT applications” Ryan Teng, Head of Industrial Wireless and Arm-based Computer Divisions.

High-speed Wireless and Network Troubleshooting Maximizes Productivity

The UC-4400A Series, Moxa's first 5G Arm-based computers with ultra-low latency, high connection-interface density, and enhanced reliability, empowers real-time data processing and connects the highest number of devices to industrial applications. Expansion modules for Wi-Fi 6E connectivity enhance the bandwidth and greatly reduce interference, enabling faster data transmission. In addition, Moxa’s partnership with Qualcomm for Qualcomm Extended Diagnostics Monitor (QXDM) provides advanced log analysis and troubleshooting support to further enhance the quality of wireless connections.

Enhanced Reliability and Performance With Dual Wireless Connectivity

The UC-3400A and UC-4400A Series offer the advantage of dual wireless connectivity, integrating both cellular and Wi-Fi capabilities in a single computer. This combination ensures connection redundancy for maintaining continuous operations even when one connection is down. Moxa Connection Manager (MCM) utility provides seamless failover between cellular and Wi-Fi, enhancing system reliability. This makes the computers ideal for critical industrial applications that require uninterrupted data transmission. Additionally, load balancing can be used to optimize data traffic across both connections, further maximizing network performance and efficiency.

Global Certification and Industrial-grade Product Design Ensure Reliable Operations

The UC-3400A and UC-4400A Series have been tested and certified globally for UL, FCC, CE, and RCM, as well as by North American carriers PTCRB, AT&T, and Verizon (expected to be certified in Q1 2025). In addition, the UC-3400A Series has been tested for ATEX and CID2 requirements in hazardous environments and is expected to be certified in Q2 2025. These certifications ensure seamless and secure data transmission in diverse industrial environments and regions.

Designed for harsh conditions, the UC-3400A and UC-4400A computers can operate in the -40 to 70°C temperature range with wireless capabilities. The computers are ideal for applications in the distributed energy resources, industrial automation, and oil and gas sectors. With a 5-year product warranty and 10-year OS support, these products are built for long-term reliability.

IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 Compliance Secures Assets and Saves Time

Moxa’s UC-3400A and UC-4400A Series computers with Moxa Industrial Linux (MIL3) and compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 requirements, can save users at least six months of development time on security features. The secure operating system includes Secure Boot, a built-in security mechanism that ensures edge computers boot only from validated and authorized bootloader and operating system. A Hardware Root of Trust, a hardware-based chain-of-trust validation sequence, safeguards the Secure Boot process and software updates, preventing unauthorized access to the system.

Industrial 4G and Wi-Fi 6 Computer—UC-3400A Series Highlights

• Arm® Cortex-A53 quad-core 1.4 GHz processor
• Up to 2 serial and 2 CAN ports
• Dual wireless LTE and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities (models with built-in LTE and Wi-Fi 6)
• -40 to 70°C operation with wireless connectivity
• Compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 requirements
• 5-year warranty
• 10-year OS maintenance including security patches and fixes

 Industrial 5G and Wi-Fi 6E Computer—UC-4400A Series Highlights 

• Arm® Cortex-A53 quad-core 1.6 GHz processor
• Up to 4 serial ports with optional isolation, 2 CAN ports, 4 DIs, and 4 DOs
• Dual wireless LTE/5G and Wi-Fi 6E capabilities (models with built-in 5G)
• -40 to 70°C operation with wireless connectivity
• Compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 requirements
• 5-year warranty
• 10-year OS maintenance including security patches and fixes

For product information and technical specifications, visit the UC-3400A and UC-4400A product pages.

The company’s decarbonization plan outlines a 90% reduction on its 2022 baseline in both Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (including electricity consumption) by 2050, along with a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (from purchased goods and services, waste management, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products) also by 2050. To drive this energy transition, Moxa has set near-term targets for 2034, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions.

To reach its net-zero emission goals, Moxa has identified three key sources of carbon emissions—purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and electricity consumption—and used these to focus its strategies for decarbonization across three pillars: Low-carbon Operations, Low-carbon Product Design, and Low-carbon Value Chain.

Strategy 1: Low-carbon Operations

Electricity consumption is the primary source of Moxa’s carbon emissions. By working with external experts in carbon emissions, Moxa has monitored energy-consuming equipment in their manufacturing plants and offices for regular assessment of energy efficiency and to analyze the characteristics and energy consumption of high-energy-consuming equipment. This is used to make adjustments and improvements to optimize energy efficiency and replace outdated equipment.

Moxa has already taken progressive steps to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, as demonstrated by its Taoyuan City, Taiwan manufacturing facility: a Green Building certified facility designed for energy efficiency from its planning stages to its implementation. By incorporating high-efficiency energy-saving systems and abundant natural lighting, a total energy savings of 110,316 kWh and a carbon reduction of 54.6 tons CO2e was achieved for 2023. These design choices lay a solid foundation for Moxa’s low-carbon operations and further enhance operational sustainability.

Strategy 2: Low-carbon Product Design

Moxa places low-carbon product development at the forefront of its efforts to empower customers’ decarbonization journeys while enhancing market competitiveness. Modular product design plays a crucial role in enabling Moxa to provide low-carbon products that can also assist customers in reducing their carbon footprint. By introducing high-performance power modules that exceed industry-average efficiency standards, Moxa’s new line of UPort USB-to-Serial converters reduce energy consumption by up to 67% under comparable usage conditions. Modular design also adds value to Moxa’s next-generation product portfolios by providing improved flexibility, maintainability, and product lifespan for customers.

In addition to modular product design, Moxa has invested resources in optimizing packaging materials and packaging volumes through Design for Lean principles. In 2023, Moxa successfully optimized packaging and shipping efficiency for some of its most popular products by reducing packaging materials by 45% and the carbon emissions per package by 52-56%. These lighter, more compact designs lower shipping frequency and weight, reducing carbon emissions generated from transporting these products by 51-56%. Moxa’s innovations demonstrate its commitment to sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact across its value chain.

Strategy 3: Low-carbon Value Chain

As a global industrial IoT leader, Moxa is committed to empowering its supply chain partners in their low-carbon transitions. In 2023, Moxa assisted all its subcontractors in completing third-party-verified greenhouse gas inventories. In 2024, Moxa expanded these efforts to high-carbon-emission suppliers, providing guidance on emissions tracking and reduction. Moving forward, Moxa will require supply chain partners to set and implement their own carbon reduction targets, fostering collective progress toward 2050 net-zero emissions for all.

A Collaborative Path to a Sustainable Future

In the face of global climate challenges, Moxa is dedicated to leveraging its leadership in industrial communication to unite stakeholders across the value chain. Through its focused strategies—Low-Carbon Operations, Low-Carbon Product Design, and Low-Carbon Value Chain—Moxa showcases its unwavering commitment to driving meaningful carbon reduction and promoting sustainability.

In 2024, Moxa published its sustainability report, offering transparent insights into its practices and achievements. By working hand-in-hand with customers and supply chain partners, Moxa is building a resilient, low-carbon economy and paving the way for a net-zero future. Together, we can create a sustainable world for generations to come.

For more details on Moxa’s sustainability initiatives and reports, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/about-us/sustainability

“The Component Certification Program is the first of its kind to certify TSN capabilities and serves as the industry platform for verifying conformance and cross-vendor interoperability of TSN components,” said Dave Cavalcanti, President of Avnu Alliance. “Moxa’s expertise and experience in industrial Ethernet and networking, as well as the global TSN standardization projects, brings crucial advancement to the program and improves deterministic and reliable end-to-end networking over TSN for various industrial applications across vertical markets.”

As an industry forum for integrating deterministic capabilities into open, standards-based networking, the Avnu Alliance Component Certification Program focuses on core TSN standards, including timing and synchronization (802.1AS) and enhancements for scheduled traffic (802.1Qbv). Manufacturers from different markets can now verify the compliance of their components with the core TSN standards, resulting in improved interoperability and easier integration with other systems.

Leveraging its expertise in bridging the gap between standard Ethernet and industrial applications, Moxa supports the Component Certification Program by providing testing products and completing test cases for network devices such as Ethernet switches, to help develop the program. Moxa’s experience with worldwide TSN projects such as the IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN profile for industrial automation and the IEEE 802.1 TSN Task Group, also played a crucial role in translating IEEE SA 802.1 TSN standards into test specifications. Moxa’s contributions helped ensure that these component-level TSN technologies can be widely and effectively adopted across different markets around the world.

Moxa’s TSN Ethernet switches with Avnu-certified components have been deployed in success cases all around the world. Featuring a compact design and user-friendly interface, these Ethernet switches are ideal for a variety of applications such as factory automation, dynamic mass customization, hydropower plants, and CNC machines. The TSN-G5000 Series not only helps customers reduce production times and increase efficiency, but also showcases the tangible benefits of TSN in real-world industrial applications, accelerating the digital transformation across various sectors.

Through the TSN Component Certification Program, Moxa believes that its commitment to advancing TSN technologies will continue to set new industry benchmarks and drive innovations to meet the ever-changing needs of industrial automation.

According to Business Research Insights, the global industrial panel PC market is set to experience substantial growth, with the market size projected to increase from USD 1.11 billion in 2024 to USD 1.54 billion by 2032 and exhibit a CAGR of 4.2%. The Asia-Pacific region leads this growth, driven by an increasing demand for advanced, reliable computing solutions in industrial sectors. The MPC-3000 Series industrial panel PCs, with their adaptability and industrial-grade features, are a strong contender in this expanding market.

Reliable and Versatile Industrial Computing Solutions

The MPC-3000 panel PCs, powered by Intel Atom® x6000E processors, offer exceptional versatility with six distinct series that feature screen sizes ranging from 7 inches to 15.6 inches. Designed for use in harsh industrial environments, these panel PCs come with advanced touchscreen functionality and sunlight-readable displays, and support wide-temperature operations, making them well-suited for a variety of outdoor applications. Whether deployed in oil and gas fields, marine operations, outdoor applications, or other demanding settings, the MPC-3000 panel PCs are reliable and efficient, even in tough conditions.

Furthermore, the modular design of the rugged panel PCs simplifies maintenance and minimizes downtime in demanding industrial environments. By offering a cableless approach on both the front and rear panels, the design reduces complexity, making component replacement quick and easy. This streamlined, modular architecture enhances operational efficiency, ensuring maintenance tasks cause minimal disruption.

Certified for Key Industries and Compliant with Industry Standards for Safe Operations

Designed specifically for industries such as oil and gas, marine, and outdoor applications, the MPC-3000 panel PCs are certified to meet the rigorous demands of extreme operating environments. Certifications include Class I Division 2, ATEX Zone 2, and IECEx Zone 2 for hazardous locations, as well as DNV, IEC 60945, and IACS standards for maritime operations.

These certifications, along with the panel PCs’ rugged construction, ensure dependable performance and safety, making them an ideal choice for mission-critical applications in challenging settings.

MPC-3000 Series Highlights

• Wide panel sizes from 7 to 15.6 inches
• Intel Atom® x6211E dual-core or x6425E quad-core processor
• -30 to 60°C operating temperature
• Fanless design, no heater required
• 400/1000 nit sunlight-readable display
• Glove-friendly multi-touch screen
• DNV, CID2, ATEX Zone 2, and IECEx compliant

For product information and technical specifications of the MPC-3000 panel computers, visit the MPC-3070W, MPC-3100, MPC-3120, MPC-3120W, MPC-3150, and MPC-3150W product pages.

Industry-leading Layer 3 Rackmount Ethernet Switches for High-bandwidth Industrial Networks

The rising number of connected devices and increasing adoption of data-intensive applications like video data transmission are boosting the requirement for high-bandwidth networks. Video surveillance and AI-oriented applications with ultra-high definition (UHD) videos are examples of these demands. Furthermore, the analytic needs for more intelligent applications for business innovation also make the MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series ideal Ethernet switches for handling high-bandwidth transmission requirements.

“Although there are many high port density, high-bandwidth commercial Ethernet switches on the market, they seldom are tailored for industrial applications,” said Paul Hsu, product manager of Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Business at Moxa. “To fulfill demands of aggregating data transmissions in large-scale industrial applications, the MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series is designed with multiple 10GbE ports and industrial-grade reliability to maximize high-bandwidth network uptime for continuous industrial operations.”

The MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series combines impressive switching performance with a sophisticated exterior, and is the winner of the Red Dot Product Design 2024 award. The rackmount Ethernet switches offer industry-leading 16 and 8 10GbE ports respectively, aggregating large-scale data transmissions. In addition, our port trunking features allow grouping up to eight 10GbE ports into a single 80 Gbps link to maximize transmission bandwidth. The MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series delivers both system and network reliability. Continuous system operation relies on stable operating temperatures and power supplies. Intelligent temperature control functions, 8 fan modules, and dual power supply modules ensure MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series uptime and stability. Moxa’s Turbo Ring and High-availability Static Trunk (HAST) technologies provide redundant network paths and connectivity to achieve high availability for large-scale network infrastructure.

The MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series was developed to simplify deployment and maintenance for engineers. The modular design of its Ethernet interfaces, power supplies, and fans tremendously increases deployment flexibility. Our rackmount Ethernet switches have built-in LCD Modules (LCMs), allowing engineers to check device status and quickly troubleshoot. Hot-swappable modularity empowers module swaps without affecting operations.

Game-changing Layer 2 DIN-rail Ethernet Switches Strengthen Network Resilience

While the new MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series Layer 3 switches bridge IT and OT networks, an interoperable, secure, and reliable Layer 2 switch is equally essential as a building block for converged industrial networks. Our EDS-4000/G4000 Series Layer 2 switches not only feature 2.5GbE uplink options that work perfectly to build high-bandwidth networks with the MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series Layer 3 switches, but also support the multitude of industrial protocols, network security features, and network redundancy technologies required to streamline multi-system integrations with secure and reliable connectivity.

High-bandwidth Product Portfolio Highlights

MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series Layer 3 Rackmount Ethernet Switches

• MRX-Q4064 Series: 16 10GbE ports and up to 48 2.5GbE ports
• MRX-G4064 Series: 8 10GbE ports and up to 56 GbE ports
• Industrial-grade reliability with redundant hardware design and network connectivity mechanisms
• Simplified network deployment and maintenance with LCM and hot-swappable modularity

EDS-4000/G4000 Series Layer 2 DIN-rail Ethernet Switches

• 2.5GbE uplink options
• Compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity standard
• Supports Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET for system integration¹
• Support MRP¹, Turbo Ring, and Turbo Chain technologies for network redundancy

¹Available in firmware version 4.0 or later.

Drive IT/OT Convergence With Moxa’s Futureproof Networking Solutions

Moxa’s high-bandwidth Ethernet switch portfolio is an essential component of our futureproof networking solutions. Our solutions provide enhanced network security, exceptional reliability and flexibility, and simplified remote management to help customers futureproof their networks. Visit our microsite to learn more about our futureproof networking solutions.

The new x86 industrial computers emerged victorious at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024, thanks to its adaptable and user-oriented design with robust housing and remarkable I/O options for easy accessibility and edge connectivity to industrial applications. “With adaptability and user-oriented design, DRP, BXP, and RKP manage the complex requirements of industrial automation,” the prestigious Red Dot Award jury stated.

Industrial computers play essential roles at the industrial edge, facilitating effective communication between industrial networks and various components of automation systems. They can enable both easy configuration and flexible integration while ensuring stable data connectivity for operations, making life easier for asset owners and system integrators.

"This award shows Moxa's unwavering commitment to deliver products that fulfill application requirements while striking an optimal balance between reliability, flexibility, and ease of use," said Jonas Chen, head of x86 IPC Business at Moxa. "We considered the overall capabilities and accessibility in terms of automation at the industrial edge to offer a comprehensive IPC portfolio, totaling 75 models, to meet the changing needs of the industrial automation field, including a rich set of interface combinations for easy accessibility and edge connectivity of industrial applications."

Engineered to maximize capabilities for industrial edge connectivity, the BXP, DRP, and RKP Series are each backed by a robust 3-year hardware warranty and 10-year longevity commitment (for product released in 2023 and after). These products reaffirm Moxa's dedication to delivering exceptional product quality and ensuring stable, long-term support for our customers’ evolving business needs. Furthermore, the simplified configure-to-order service (CTOS) enables customers to identify the best fit for their applications in just a few steps.

To learn more about Moxa’s latest x86 industrial computers, visit the microsite for the BXP Series, DRP Series, and the RKP Series.

According to ABI Research’s research report on Industrial Automation Hardware Innovation: PLCs, IPCs and HMIs, the industrial personal computer (IPC) market will see the highest growth rate of the three industrial automation hardware types—the other two being the programmable logic controller (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) markets, with spending increasing by a CAGR of 6% and from US$11 billion to US$19.7 billion between 2023 to 2033.

To respond to the need for reliable and rugged IPCs in retrofit and upgrade projects at the industrial edge, Moxa has new x86 IPC families—the BXP, DRP, and RKP series, in multiple form factors, adaptable interface combinations, and with various options of Intel^® processors, totaling 75 different models. The comprehensive IPC portfolio is specially designed to meet the changing needs in the industrial automation field.

“To see strong growth in the IPC market, we have deployed an innovative process to create a new-generation IPC portfolio to tackle customer issues when purchasing IPCs, including product life-cycle costs, product features such as fanless design and easy configuration options, as well as life-cycle services,” said Jonas Chen, head of x86 IPC Business at Moxa. “With more than 35 years of OT experience and expertise in various industries, we aim to offer best-in-class IPCs to the market, thereby reinforcing a critical piece in the edge-connectivity jigsaw—seamless connectivity between edge devices and industrial automation systems facilitated by Moxa’s good track record in helping industrial users effectively manage data connectivity and networking at the edge.”

The BXP, DRP, and RKP series are each backed by a robust 3-year hardware warranty and 10-year longevity commitment (released in 2023). These products reaffirm Moxa's dedication to delivering exceptional product quality and ensuring stable, long-term support for our customers' evolving business needs. Furthermore, the simplified configure-to-order service (CTOS) also supports customers in quickly identifying the best fit for their applications in just a few steps.

High Reliability to Ensure 24/7 Operation and Product Longevity

The BXP, DRP, and RKP series are rugged, fanless computers designed to operate reliably in harsh environments. The sealed design effectively dissipates heat and reduces unexpected maintenance and system failure, keeping the 24/7 operations running in POS systems for transportation and gas stations wherein massive data processing is required, and equipment is most likely exposed to harsh outdoor environment.

Furthermore, the computers have passed rigorous tests for adherence to safety standards, including continuous exposure to extreme temperatures, power surges, and shock, so they can withstand extreme weather conditions and work non-stop without overheating or freezing up.

Moxa is dedicated to product quality, and its 3-year hardware warranty is on par with the best in the industrial computer market, demonstrating our confidence in the product quality. Our long-term 10-year product life-cycle support further commits to product longevity.

Comprehensive x86 Industrial Computer Portfolio for Diverse Automation Applications

The BXP, DRP, and RKP series offer three form factors based on the installation type, which include wall-mount, DIN-rail mount, and rackmount options. Users can choose the most suitable installation type based on their application scenario, considering space constraints and installation costs.

Furthermore, a variety of interface combinations top up the base models to provide models with up to 12 LAN ports and 10 serial ports, depending on the series. The computer models are powered by an Intel^® Atom^®, Intel^® Celeron^®, or Intel^® Core^TM processor to face different complexity levels of your application. Moreover, the configure-to-order (CTO) service offers a variety of operating systems, memory, and storage options, making system assembly more manageable than ever and enabling faster time to market.

Engineered to maximize capabilities in industrial automation edge connectivity, Moxa's new-generation x86 IPCs set a new standard for reliability, adaptability, and longevity.

BXP Series Box-type Industrial Computers Highlights

•  Wall-mountable computers with fanless design
•  Intel^® Atom^®, Intel^® Celeron^®, or Intel^® Core™ i5/i7 processor
•  Rich interface options of up to 10 LAN and 10 serial ports
•  -30 to 60°C operating temperature range

DRP Series DIN-rail Industrial Computers Highlights

•  DIN-rail mountable computers with fanless design
•  Intel^® Atom^®, Intel^® Celeron^®, or Intel^® Core™ i5/i7 processor
•  Rich interface options of up to 10 LAN and 8 serial ports
•  -30 to 60°C operating temperature range

RKP Series Rackmount 1U Industrial Computers Highlights

•  1U rackmount computer with fanless design
•  Intel^® Atom^®, Intel^® Celeron^®, or Intel^® Core™ i5/i7 processor
•  Rich interface options of up to 12 LAN and 10 serial ports
•  Unified front-panel connectivity design for easy access to interfaces
•  -30 to 60°C operating temperature range

To learn more about Moxa’s latest x86 industrial computers, visit the product pages of the BXP Series, DRP Series, and the RKP Series.

"We are delighted to extend our congratulations to the Moxa industrial router team for their successful attainment of IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 certification for their TN-4900 and EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure routers as the world's pioneering IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 certified secure industrial routers available in the market," said Pascal Le-Ray, general manager of Bureau Veritas (BV) CPS Technology Products Taiwan. "This certification stands as Moxa's resolute commitment to security and their distinguished position in the industrial networking market." Bureau Veritas (BV) is the global certification body that issued the IEC 62443 certification.

With this recognition, Moxa once again cements its position as a global leader in industrial networking with solutions that combine networking and OT cybersecurity with layered defense-in-depth protection. Moxa's solutions include security-hardened devices based on the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standards, OT network segmentation with threat prevention, and tailored OT deep packet inspection (DPI) realizing industrial intrusion prevention system (IPS).

"Amid escalating cyberthreats targeting industrial networks, we truly showed that security is part of the DNA of Moxa's product and solution portfolios," said Samuel Chiu, chairman of Moxa's Cybersecurity Steering Committee. "We uphold network integrity and stay at the forefront of network security by consistently putting our products through validation processes, closely following the most updated security protocols to guarantee reliable industrial-grade solutions."

The World's First IEC 62443-4-2 Certified Secure Routers Addresses Growing Cybersecurity Threats

The EDR-G9010 Series and TN-4900 Series employ the Moxa Router Operating System (MX-ROS), a software platform for industrial security routers and firewalls. The latest version, MX-ROS 3.0, provides robust security protection and user-friendly operational procedures thanks to simplified web and CLI interfaces. It also offers a wealth of cross-industry Operational Technology (OT) network management features.

With security-hardened functions based on the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard, the EDR-G9010 and TN-4900 Series are the premier solutions in the railway and automation industries, facilitating data connectivity and offering advanced security features, such as an intrusion prevention system (IPS), intrusion detection system (IDS), and deep packet inspection (DPI), to ensure the highest level of industrial network security. As the first line of defense, these secure routers ensure stable operations, preventing threats from propagating throughout the network.

"Moxa's EDR-G9010 and TN-4900 Series have secured the world's first IEC 62443-4-2 SL 2 certification in the industrial router category, showcasing their cutting-edge security features,” said Li Peng, head of Moxa Industrial Network Security Business. "We are dedicated to offering a complete and secure solution that complies with cybersecurity regulations for critical infrastructure and benefits our customers."

For more product information, please visit the product pages of EDR-9010 and TN-4900 Series.

The 2022 Industrial Cybersecurity Report by Trend Micro[1] stated cyberattacks had affected 89% of organizations in the manufacturing, electric, and oil and gas industries. Among these industries, the oil and gas sector suffered the most significant financial damages, with an average cost of around USD 2.8 million. These findings highlight the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures and protocols to safeguard critical infrastructure and protect against financial losses. For example, the famous ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline in 2021, a turbulent history of cybersecurity and the largest on oil infrastructure in the U.S., shows the importance of strong cybersecurity defenses in OT environments to protect critical operations from cyberattacks.

“Moxa is devoted to developing a comprehensive networking solution with built-in security features for our customers. The OnCell G4300 Series, with its rugged design and industry certificates, ensures Moxa customers’ critical systems remain running, and the cellular secure routers always stay at the forefront, protecting Industrial IoT applications from cyberthreats,” said Li Peng, head of Moxa Industrial Network Security Business. 

The OnCell G4302-LTE4 integrates MXsecurity software, providing centralized security and network management functions to configure and monitor devices remotely. Real-time alerts and notifications help enterprises quickly identify and troubleshoot issues. IEC 62443-4-2 compliance and advanced features like Secure Boot, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Network Address Translations (NAT) protect data and networks from cyberthreats.

With built-in WAN redundancy and GuaranaLink technology, the OnCell G4302-LTE4 helps recover connection quickly, reducing downtime and minimizing interruptions to operations.

Offering industrial-grade reliability, the OnCell G4302-LTE4’s rugged hardware is suitable for hazardous locations and has CCCEx, IECEx, ATEX, and Class 1 Division 2 certifications. Its wide temperature range from -30°C to 70°C ensures reliability, even in harsh environments. Furthermore, the OnCell G4302-LTE4 also has the EN50121-4, NEMA TS2, and E-mark E1 certifications to meet the needs of vertical applications.

Advanced Network Security Based on the IEC 62443-4-2 Standard for Uninterrupted Connections and Comprehensive Data Protection

The OnCell G4302-LTE4 comes with GuaranLink support for continuous and reliable cellular connectivity. It restores cellular connections before these issues lead to complete network failure.

With the ability to connect via WAN, the WAN Redundancy function detects any loss of WAN connection. It seamlessly switches to the cellular interface when the Ethernet interface is down and automatically switches back when it recovers.

Furthermore, Secure Boot, a built-in security mechanism, ensures edge computers boot only from a validated and authorized bootloader and operating system. All these features ensure the comprehensive protection of cellular routers from most types of threats. However, updates of the OnCell G4302-LTE4 security features will continue to stay ahead of the curve and fend off cyberattacks.

Secure Cellular Routers With Network Management Software Make Things Easier

The OnCell G4302-LTE4 secure cellular routers, alongside the MXsecurity industrial security management software, provides real-time visibility of cyberthreats with alerts and event notifications. The map view of the status of all cellular routers allows users to monitor distributed devices at a glance, enabling actionable management for better detection and reaction against cyberthreats.  

Connecting every device through MRC Quick Link, users can remotely access devices quickly, reducing maintenance costs, and saving time. It helps OT and IT managers arrange resources accordingly for those cellular routers in unmanaged areas. The OnCell G4302-LTE4 not only builds up a security shield for network protection but also supports enterprises by managing all devices globally.

To experience the newest OnCell G4302-LTE4, users can contact Moxa’s regional office to join an early-bird program that runs from August 2023 to March 2024. The program has limited openings and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

OnCell G4302-LTE4 Highlights

• Global cellular bands support for the Europe, Australia, the U.S., Japan, and Asia-Pacific.
• Certification approvals by NEMA TS2, E-Mark E1, EN 50121-4, CID2, ATEX, CCCEx and IECEx.
• IEC 62443-4-2 based design for cybersecurity protection with Secure Boot and future software feature updates.
• Built-in central management software supported by MXview One, MXconfig, MXsecurity, MRC Quick Link.
• Uninterrupted connection technology supported by GuaranLink and WAN redundancy.
• Industrial-grade hardware design for harsh environments with a wide operating temperature range of -30 to 70°C.

For product information and technical specifications of the OnCell G4302-LTE4 secure cellular router, visit the product page.

[1] Source of the Industrial Cybersecurity Report: https://resources.trendmicro.com/IoT-survey-report.html

“In recent years, businesses have been face-to-face with volatility, and those who saw continued success had one commonality: a focus on their people,” said Jeff Cates, CEO and president at Achievers. “Even when priorities were competing, the Elite 8 winners ensured the employee experience stayed on top of their to-dos and, in turn, have created praiseworthy cultures. It’s an honor to honor these organizations.”

Winners of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^® Awards were selected by a panel of 11 esteemed judges, comprising employee engagement academics, industry analysts, thought leaders, journalists, and influencers, based on Achievers’ Eight Elements of Employee Engagement^®: Accountability & Performance, Belonging, Equity & Inclusion, Culture Alignment, Manager Empowerment, Professional & Personal Growth, Purpose & Leadership, Recognition & Rewards, and Wellbeing. With no prior knowledge of the companies being evaluated and made their assessments solely based on the demonstrated actions and outcomes presented by each organization, the judging panel also selected eight companies as ‘Elite 8’ employers, representing the best by category.

“Moxa is honored to receive the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces and the Elite 8 Award for Accountability & Performance,” said Amanda Wu, co-CEO of Moxa Inc. “Moxa celebrates these awards as a major milestone and remains dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone can develop and grow. Despite the challenges brought on by high environmental uncertainty, Moxa still firmly believes that people who work here are essential to creating value for the company; building an engaging environment for our employees is crucial to Moxa’s success and sustainability.”

Moxa's dedication to creating an environment where employees can actively engage in the company's growth and share in its success stood out for the judges. Achievers recognized Moxa as an 'Elite 8' company for Accountability & Performance because of its core philosophy and workplace programs, including the ongoing Global People Voice Survey. This program ensures employees have a voice in shaping the company's future and provides valuable feedback to leadership for improving Moxa. Moxa also introduces its Code of Conduct Committee to promptly address appeals against misconduct decisions and resolve misconduct to protect employees and uphold best practices. Moxa also holds performance reviews and supports activities to align managers' competence and performance with the company's five-year strategic plan and their respective roles.

Additionally, Moxa has implemented various programs, initiatives, and practices to foster an inspiring and engaging workplace for its employees, including workshops and cultural activities. Furthermore, Moxa actively involves employees in the design of its new headquarters to create an ideal working environment that contributes to the company’s growth and success.

Moxa and Avnu are also members of the TSN Industrial Automation Conformance Collaboration (TIACC), the industrial industry initiative to drive TSN interoperability. Avnu and other industry protocol organizations and their members, such as Moxa are working towards a jointly agreed and owned test plan for the industrial automation market.

“As one of the pioneers in developing TSN standards, Moxa has committed to collaborating with key industry players and customers to bridge the gap between standard Ethernet and industrial applications and to speed up the cross-vendor interoperability of automation components in automation systems,” said Jack Lin, product manager and project lead of Moxa’s Global TSN Initiative. “Membership in Avnu aligns with our global strategies and our vision for TSN as the network for the future of industrial automation. Avnu and Moxa have many synergies with our work in TIACC and our shared goal of interoperability and coexistence in open, standard networks.”

Moxa is involved in many TSN standardization projects worldwide, including the IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN profile for industrial automation, IEEE 802.1 TSN Task Group, etc., and launched the industry’s first TSN-enabled switch with all ports supporting TSN in 2018. On top of which, Moxa has also dedicated significant effort and commitment to the world’s most significant TSN interoperability testbeds to ensure that TSN solutions are stable and reliable before going to market, which includes:

• Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) TSN testbed
• Labs Network Industrie (LNI) 4.0 Testbed for TSN
• Edge Computing Consortium (ECC) OPC UA TSN testbed
• Alliance of Industrial Internet (AII) TSN testbed in China
• China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) TSN testbed
• Taiwan Institute formation Industry (III) TSN Testbed

As a Taiwan-based company and the newest promoter member company of Avnu, Moxa will take the reach of the interoperability ecosystem further to the Asia Pacific region and across multiple industries. Moxa can now collaborate freely with fellow Avnu members to develop interoperable TSN products and further enable an ecosystem where devices from different manufacturers, which support different automation protocols, will coexist reliably over wired and wireless TSN on a unified network infrastructure for communications at all levels.

“Moxa brings over a half-decade of experience developing TSN infrastructure to the Avnu Alliance, as well as a strong commitment to the APAC region, specifically China and Taiwan, which will help bring Avnu the capacity to expand our reach and community. Moxa also has shown a deep commitment to driving network convergence and interoperability through its work with the TIACC and participation in industry TSN test beds,” said Dave Cavalcanti, President of Avnu Alliance. “We look forward to working together with Moxa to grow the ecosystem of interoperable wired and wireless TSN products that will benefit multiple industries.”

Membership allows Moxa a chance to network and consult with time-sensitive application experts and engineers, discussing best practices for implementation and real-time updates on specifications and testing requirements. Avnu members work together to define conformance and interoperability tests as well as certification programs, ensuring that TSN products are easy to implement and enjoy broad global market appeal.

The CCG-1500 Series gateways act as an ARM-based media and protocol converter with a built-in 5G/LTE module, leveraging Snapdragon® X55 5G Modem-RF System. These industrial gateways, the product of collaboration with industry partners, incorporate a broad range of technologies and protocols to enable interoperability and compatibility with major 5G RANs (Radio Access Networks) and 5G core networks from providers such as Ericsson, NEC, and Nokia.

OT-to-5G Conversion

The compact CCG-1500 Series gateways feature 5G speeds up to 920 Mbps and serial/Ethernet-to-5G conversion for private networks. These functions will help transform and expand industrial operations by bridging OT networks and 5G systems. Equipped with two Gigabit ports and one serial port, the CCG-1500 Series provides robust connectivity while dual-SIM support provides carrier failover for extra reliability.

“So many industrial IoT (IIoT) devices such as sensors, controllers, IP cameras, and legacy endpoints simply lack support for cellular connectivity.” said Ryan Teng, Industrial Wireless Business Manager at Moxa. “The highly power-efficient CCG-1500 Series gateways can backhaul Ethernet and serial traffic to a private 5G cellular network to fulfill the dynamic network needs of industrial applications while also saving costs and resources.” 

5G Ecosystem Collaborations

Moxa has established a dedicated engineering team that works closely with key players in the 5G ecosystem to develop innovative 5G solutions and network technologies. Collaborations also extend to conducting module- and system-level tests according to the 3GPP 5G standard. Additionally, Moxa is leveraging Qualcomm Technologies’ powerful QXDM Professional™ Tool, which helped Moxa’s engineering team to become more proficient in 5G product development.

“This collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Moxa will help push industrial IoT forward in Taiwan and beyond,” said ST Liew Vice President, QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. and President, Qualcomm Taiwan, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand “Thanks to our modem-RF system technology and Moxa’s track record of creating robust 5G cellular gateways, we are creating more reliable connectivity to power more use cases in the industrial automation field.”

Solid Deployment Record

“With a proven track record of over 20 successful private 5G proof-of-concept (PoC) and proof-of-business (PoB) projects in vertical markets including manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, Moxa is well on track to deploying a private 5G network for industrial automation at a high-end manufacturing site.” said Dr. David Chen, Director of R&D Center at Moxa. “With the CCG-1500 Series gateways complementing our OT expertise and established capabilities, we are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the private 5G market in the coming few years.”

Summary

The CCG-1500 Series industrial gateways feature high 5G speed, ultra-low latency, enhanced security, and dual-SIM support to ensure redundant cellular and seamless OT-IT communications over 5G. The CCG-1500 Series is the latest addition to Moxa’s vast solution portfolio. These industrial gateways share a common set of network interoperability, reliability, and security features to help integrate 5G functionality with existing industrial networks and systems.

• Supports global private 5G bands
• Supports serial/Ethernet-to-5G connectivity to speed up private 5G network deployments
• Cellular redundancy with dual-SIM support
• 8-watt low power consumption under normal operating conditions
• Compact size and smart LED design for easier installation and troubleshooting
• -40 to 70°C wide operating temperature with 5G enabled 

For more information and product details, visit our product page.

*AMR: Autonomous Mobile Robots; AGV: Automated Guided Vehicles

The demonstration focuses on two use cases. The first case illustrates how Moxa’s 5G onboard router enables train-to-ground (T2G) communications in a 5G network with Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), providing more than 1 Gbps throughput and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) support for 50 ms recovery times with dual cellular tunnels. The second case shows how Moxa’s private 5G network solutions open up new opportunities for growth and one-of-a-kind solutions by combining various devices and industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, and OPC UA, enabling integrated data flows between remote I/O devices, serial device servers, Ethernet switches, and gateways for data collection and monitoring in smart manufacturing applications.

“With a proven track record of more than 20 successful private 5G proof-of-concept (PoC) and proof-of-business (PoB) projects in vertical markets including rail, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, Moxa is well on track to becoming the world’s first to deploy a private 5G network for industrial automation at a high-end manufacturing site,” said Dr. David Chen, Director of R&D Center at Moxa. “Although commercial contracts are limited to a few high-end customers for now, we are seeing an increase in private 5G trials. We have our capabilities and resources ready to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the private 5G market in the Americas and the European Union, followed by Asia Pacific and Japan by 2026.”

According to a research published by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the overall market for private networks within enterprise verticals will reach US$109 billion by 2030. This includes radio access network, edge & core deployments, as well as professional services revenues, which alone will contribute US$47 billion (44%) to the market size in 2030. The findings are from ABI Research’s “The Role of 5G for Enterprise ICT Transformation” application analysis report.

With more than 35 years of OT experience and expertise in various industries, Moxa offers a glimpse of how private 5G networks can change the way smart factories make decisions, manufacture products, and maintain facilities through a strong focus on machine-type communication and the Internet of Things (IoT). Moxa has established dedicated 5G business and R&D teams and conducts rigorous industrial module- and system-level tests in accordance with 3GPP 5G criteria to increase reliability and customization for meeting the specific needs of industrial applications such as high-density device connectivity, low power consumption, and integration with other networking technologies and solutions. Moxa also works with industry-leading ecosystem partners to enhance its capabilities in 5G system analysis, troubleshooting, and interoperability and tackle the major challenges of private 5G deployments.

Moxa will demonstrate its latest industrial 5G solutions at the Moxa booth (Hall 14, Stand H06/42). During a showcase presentation, Dr. David Chen, an accomplished expert in 5G technologies and member of the 5G-ACIA Board, will share some interesting findings about Moxa’s private 5G network solution deployment for factory automation in a high-end manufacturing plant in the US. He will also join a panel discussion alongside end users and other 5G-ACIA members to discuss market adaptation of industrial 5G and strategies for tackling the challenges of industrial 5G deployments.

According to LogisticsIQ’s latest market research study, AGV and AMR Market, the market for AGVs and AMRs is expected to exceed 18 billion US dollars by 2027 with an estimated growth rate of roughly 24% and 43% for the AGV and AMR segments respectively. The combined number of AGV and AMR installations is set to cross the 2.4 million mark by 2027, paving the way for mobile robots to become the new normal for day-to-day operations in the near future.

Enabling Futureproof Wireless Automation

“It is no secret that AGVs and AMRs bring remarkable benefits to a variety of industries, making them a firmly established part of day-to-day operations, anywhere from manufacturing sites, logistic and warehouse centers, to mining farms, hospitals, and even last-mile delivery vehicles for packages and goods,” said Tony Chen, Product Manager in Moxa’s Industrial Wireless Business team. “We are seeing sophisticated applications emerging in mining, for example. Handling devices are being enhanced with HD video streaming capabilities and 3D sensing technology to improve operational efficiency and safety. These developments, in turn, give rise to innovative remote-controlled solutions that require high-bandwidth wireless infrastructure capable of seamlessly integrating mobile systems and operations.”

Moxa’s next-generation AWK Series are designed to simplify wireless operations and the integration of mobile systems outfitted with complex sensors and cameras, while ensuring high performance to address the requirements for reliable and futureproof systems. With speeds of up to 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, the new AWK Series enables a high-bandwidth, dynamic mobile environment to accommodate a large number of devices and support high-volume data communication. In addition, support for one-to-many network address translation (1-to-n NAT) optimizes the machine integration flow by simplifying IP address assignment while avoiding IP conflicts between existing devices connecting to the OT network wirelessly.

Security Built for IACS

Moxa considers security an integral part of network reliability**. Based on the principle of secure-by-design, the AWK-3252A, AWK-4252A, and AWK-1151C Series industrial Wi-Fi devices are certified for IEC 62443-4-2 by the IECEE*. Compliance with this standard not only ensures device-level security for industrial automation and control systems (IACS), but also verifies that these AWK devices are suitable for building an IEC 62443-3-3 compliant security environment, resulting in lower development risk, time, and cost. The new AWK lineup also supports the latest WPA3 encryption for an additional layer of WLAN security.

Seamless, Reliable Wireless

Wireless reliability is a key challenge for mobile automation applications. Several long-term stability tests showed the new generation of AWK products achieved an average roaming handover time of less than 150 ms and an average network availability rate of 99.95%. The 802.11ac-powered AWK solutions support millisecond-level Turbo Roaming and automatic 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band switching to ensure seamless transition between APs while on the move.

Best-in-class RF Compliance

The next-generation AWK solutions have obtained RF compliance certifications from the FCC, Industry Canada, Europe, and many other countries. Combined with an intuitive RF configuration tool, the new AWK Series allow users to build a cost-effective single-model inventory for global market development without the need to stock diverse wireless devices due to regional RF regulations.

Streamlined Usability

The modern user interface makes device configuration and network management a breeze. Meanwhile, a fully featured set of tools simplifies collecting specific data such as Wi-Fi performance and network services for review and troubleshooting. From the intuitive dashboard, users can get a clear overview of the system status. The physical LED indicators on both sides of the device immediately show the status of the AWK regardless of mounting orientation.

Industrial Certifications

The next-generation AWK Series offer a range of models certified for IECEx, C1D2, ATEX Zone 2, and E1 Mark to support a wide variety of demanding industrial applications.

Summary

• Moxa introduces its next-generation AWK Series industrial wireless solutions, designed to help build reliable wireless infrastructure for AGV and AMR applications
• The 802.11ac-powered AWK Series industrial wireless devices are certified for IEC 62443-4-2 by the IECEE*
• The new AWK solutions support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band Turbo Roaming with an average handover time under 150 ms

“Moxa’s UC-8200 Series, running on the MIL3 platform, is the world’s first host device to attain ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 certification,” said Pascal LeRay, Head of Cybersecurity at Bureau Veritas (BV), the global certification body that issued the ISASecure CSA Security Level 2 certification for the UC-8200 Series industrial computers.

“It is a great honor to assist Moxa to successfully obtain IEC 62443-4-2 certification to empower the company to better grasp the overall security issues and quality of product development through IEC 62443 to enhance its competitiveness. IEC 62443 universal standards for industrial control and information security have become mandatory technical requirements in many countries. Furthermore, as demand for product security increases, the importance of IEC 62443-4-2 has grown significantly, resulting in a growing number of customers requiring proof of security level from manufacturers for their Industrial IoT equipment,” Pascal LeRay added.

Security-certified Platform for Efficient Application Development

“The IEC 62443-4-2 certified UC-8200 Series computer makes it easier for asset owners and system integrators to integrate IIoT applications by providing a secure platform that has already been tested and validated,” said George Y Hsiao, Product Manager of Moxa IPC Business. “Without such a certified platform, asset owners and system integrators would need to spend a significant amount of time testing and validating the security of the computing platform and its components before integrating their applications. This process is necessary to ensure the overall security of the IIoT system, but it can be time-consuming.”

The UC-8200 Series computer comes with a security-hardening guide to help maintain the security of the computer throughout its entire lifecycle, from integration and installation to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. It also includes a security diagnostics utility, which allows customers to confirm that the UC-8200 Series computer remains compliant with IEC 62443-4-2 during the integration stage.

Increasing Operational Resilience

As OT/IT convergence continues to advance, the need for enhanced network security, endpoint protection, strong reliability, and a long lifecycle becomes critical for the development of next-generation industrial IoT systems that can effectively defend against cyberthreats.

• Hardware Root of Trust

The UC-8200 Series computer incorporates a one-time programmable (OTP) fuse and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 technology to establish a hardware-based chain of trust that safeguards the Secure Boot process and software updates. This blocks hackers from taking control of the device during boot time and prevents malicious updates from being used for malware exploitation.

• Reliable and Fast Recovery

Device availability is critical in industrial automation and control systems (IACS). That is why Moxa Industrial Linux 3 (MIL3) comes equipped with quick backup and restore utilities, as well as automated system recovery features based on an overlay file system architecture. This helps to reduce downtime in the event of a security breach, process failure, and file corruption, such as a power outage during a critical update.

• Robust Connectivity and Network Management

MCM (Moxa Connect Manager) easily optimizes LAN and WAN network availability by automatically switching between Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and LTE connections, which can minimize downtime caused by network unavailability or DOS attacks.

• Superior Long-term Support

Moxa provides long-term after-sales support and Debian-based distributions with 10-year life cycles to support UC-8200-equipped systems, including security patches, bug fixes, and access to the Moxa Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) that takes a proactive approach to protect Moxa products from cybersecurity vulnerabilities and effectively mitigate and manage security risks.

UC-8200 Series Highlights

• Developed according to IEC 62443-4-1 standard and compliant with IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity Security Level 2 standard
• IEC 62443-4-2 compliant diagnostic tool and security-hardening guide
• Automatic failover between Wi-Fi, cellular, and Ethernet connections for reliability and high availability
• Automatic system failover for system recovery and file backup
• TPM 2.0 for hardware root of trust authentication to prevent malware takeover or tampering
• Host-based Intrusion detection system (HIDS) and network security monitoring
• Optional built-in cellular and additional Mini PCI Express (mPCIe) slot for Wi-Fi modules
• Moxa Industrial Linux 3 with 10-year long-term support

Best-in-class Gateways That Bridge the Gap Between OT and IT Systems

An unavoidable challenge in IIoT systems is that most edge devices are in remote, hard-to-access, and unmanned locations. It is critical for business owners to find ways to qualify and process data collected from remote sites to transmit to cloud applications so that the information can be used to manage assets and take precise and strategic business decisions. To close the gap and accelerate convergence of operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT), Moxa AIG-100 Series IIoT gateways, with features such as built-in traffic monitoring and diagnosis, can help monitor and troubleshoot communication issues for both IT (Azure, AWS, MQTT) and OT (Modbus) protocols. The AIG-100 Series IIoT gateways come with a provisioning tool and device management service for business owners to easily install and manage the gateways remotely, thereby greatly reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.

Go From Complex Configurations to Ready OT Data in Just a Few Clicks

To collect data for IIoT applications, it is important to have an easy-to-use and efficient solution. The AIG-100 is seamless integrated with Moxa UPort and ioLogik devices to realize plug-and-play like installation for I/O and serial expansion, eliminating complex driver installation and setup processes. Furthermore, the AIG-100 provides no-code data processing to help users easily process OT data using an intuitive UI without requiring additional programming efforts.

AIG-100 Series Highlights

• Supports data conversion/transfer from Modbus TCP/RTU to Azure, AWS, and MQTT cloud
• Built-in network traffic monitoring and diagnostic tool for easy troubleshooting
• Supports store and forward and datalogger functions to prevent data loss
• Seamless integration with Moxa ioLogik and UPort devices to easily extend I/O and serial interfaces
• Built-in data processing function to eliminate programming efforts

To learn more about Moxa’s AIG-100 Series IIoT gateways, visit the product page.

Great strides have been made in the recent collaborations accomplished by the TSN ecosystem of chip makers, device manufacturers, solution providers, end users, and industry associations. They have been able to foster TSN solutions that unlock new possibilities for growth and differentiation by including devices as well as protocols such as CC-Link IE TSN by the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), PROFINET over TSN (PROFINET CC-D), OPC UA FX, etc. This cooperation has focused on working on a truly unified and high-performance network infrastructure that permits all types of traffic to coexist. This successful collaboration has enabled a simple, flexible, and scalable automation architecture, which can facilitate plug-and-produce manufacturing and edge intelligence enabled by deterministic end-to-end networking over wired to wireless TSN.

“A converged TSN network is the key to enabling the seamless transfer of data in the right place and at the right time. The ultimate goal is to achieve fast, deterministic, and reliable communications to ensure uninterrupted operations,” said Jack Lin, Project Lead for Moxa’s global TSN initiative. “Moxa is devoted to collaborating with key industry players to bridge the gap between standard Ethernet and industrial applications, and to drive cross-vendor interoperability of automation components and deterministic end-to-end networking on the factory floor, as well as process automation, through a unified industrial Ethernet infrastructure.”

“With industrial Ethernet and networking expertise, Moxa has brought a valuable TSN solution to the market, which provides high-bandwidth connectivity for massive data transmission and quality of service to time- and mission-critical industrial applications on a converged network,” said Ryan Huang, Assistant Vice President of Programmable Logic Controller Department at ELS System Technology, a leading Taiwanese lithography total solution provider. “Moxa’s TSN solution is also very valuable to us as it supports multiple traffic classes that may have very different requirements, and offers accurate motion control data about network traffic in real-time using the same open and standard network. It can also help increase the economic feasibility of the network and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) as the infrastructure is easy to maintain and scale up.”

With ongoing effort and commitment to building innovative industrial connectivity technologies and solutions, Moxa has been ambitiously working with the partner companies of the TSN ecosystem to achieve milestones such as enabling zero recovery time technology with IEEE 802.1CB. In addition, Moxa has also run industrial automation applications based on CC-Link IE TSN and deterministic end-to-end communication over wired to wireless TSN. The solutions combining Gigabit bandwidth, high performance, improved determinism, and reliability in industrial Ethernet-based communications will be demonstrated at the trade show to illustrate how they support time-critical, control-related tasks and improve the transparency of how information is processed to support quality and output.

“Keysight is pleased to help Moxa test and verify the reliability and the end-to-end latency of the time-critical traffic made possible by its deterministic end-to-end communication with wireless TSN solution,” said Avik Bhattacharya, Senior Product Manager at Keysight Technologies. “Keysight’s IxNetwork TSN solution along with the Novus hardware was used to validate the 10ms cycle time for industrial-grade, critical infrastructure combining wired and wireless connections”

“CC-Link IE TSN open-network technology can help businesses move forward in their digital transformation as it empowers evolving technologies such as edge computing, machine vision, and industrial AIoT for smart manufacturing,” said Oishi Takahiro, Senior Manager of Network Hardware Development Section at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Nagoya Works. “Moxa’s advances in pioneering TSN unified network infrastructure that integrates CC-Link IE TSN devices and IP devices are ideal for simplifying network architecture configuration, machine component integration, and cabling. We are convinced that Moxa will also contribute to reducing complexity in engineering for the development of innovative solutions to end users all over the world.”

All the latest TSN technologies and Moxa’s lineup of TSN demos listed below are presented at Automation Taipei 2022.

• TSN for High-speed Edge Motion Control Communication
• Zero Recovery Time with IEEE 802.1CB
• Deterministic E2E Communication With Wireless TSN
• Wafer Misalignment Correction Using Machine Vision Over TSN
• Safety and Motion Control Via TSN
• High-speed Automatic Shrink Sleeve Labeling
• TSN/EtherCAT Solution
• Real-time Data Capturing and Analysis Application

Moxa’s Commitment to the Development of Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) Technologies

Moxa has always been passionate about building innovative industrial connectivity technologies and solutions. As part of our commitment to developing TSN technologies, Moxa is an active member of six of the world’s most significant TSN interoperability testbeds to ensure that TSN solutions are stable and reliable before going to market. Moxa continuously participates in the evolution of TSN technologies, paving the way to IIoT and Industry 4.0 with unified and open standard Ethernet infrastructure for our customers. The six testbeds that Moxa participated in are:

• Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) TSN Testbed
• Labs Network Industrie (LNI) 4.0 Testbed
• Edge Computing Consortium (ECC) OPC UA TSN Testbed
• Alliance of Industrial Internet (AII) TSN Testbed
• China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) TSN Testbed
• Taiwan Institute for Information Industry (III) TSN Testbed

Since their launch in 2021, the EDR-G9010 Series secure routers have helped built a robust, first-line network defense for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) in multiple industrial sectors such as energy and intelligent transportation systems. However, recent cybersecurity incidents have shown that industrial organizations are still struggling to fully mitigate risks due to difficulties upgrading and safeguarding their facility’s industrial network. Therefore, organizations are looking for purpose-built cybersecurity solutions for industrial environments that are designed with industrial engineers in mind. The EDR-G9010 Series all-in-one secure routers and MXsecurity industrial security management suite provide the answer.

“Committed to building secure networks and protecting our customers’ industrial operations, Moxa unites networking and industrial cybersecurity to create defense-in-depth protection. To achieve this, we leverage the EDR-G9010 Series’ robust perimeter protection and its advanced IPS threat intelligence powered by Moxa’s tailor-made OT deep packet inspection platform.” says Kevin Huang, Product Manager at Moxa Networking. “Although, we noticed that, while our customers understand the importance of cybersecurity, they often encounter challenges when deploying and operating cybersecurity measures in the field. We believe MXsecurity can help our customers streamline network security management by visualizing cybersecurity threats in real-time while simultaneously reduce operating costs.” 

These solutions are built for reliability and end-to-end connectivity to create durable, high-performance industrial networks. With support for virtual patching, the EDR-G9010 Series also helps protect legacy systems from vulnerabilities, giving industrial engineers more time and flexibility to keep industrial operations up and running. Moxa's solutions enhance visibility with centralized management, mass deployment, and real-time monitoring to help users create a secure and efficient industrial networking environment.

EDR-G9010 Series Industrial Secure Routers

• Industrial intrusion detection/prevention systems (IPS/IDS) to further protect critical industrial infrastructure 
• All-in-one firewall/NAT/VPN/router/switch to increase network deployment flexibility and enable secure remote access
• 8 copper GbE and 2 SFP GbE ports for high-bandwidth, long-distance communications
• Supports VRRP and Turbo Ring for routing and switching redundancy to optimize availability
• Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) for Modbus TCP/UDP, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, and IEC 61850 MMS traffic filtering 

MXsecurity Industrial Security Management Suite

• Centralized management and monitoring of EDR-G9010 Series devices for better administration and maintenance.
•  Unified mass deployment of firewall policies, firmware upgrades, and signature updates 
• Complete visibility showing real-time network activity and instant threat alerts
•  Automatically collects security logs and sends notifications 

For more information about the EDR-G9010 Series, visit the product page or the microsite.

About Moxa Secure Networking Solutions

As a leader in industrial networking for over 35 years, Moxa is committed to developing secure and reliable networking solutions that proactively identify and mitigate cyberthreats in OT environments. To fulfill this commitment, Moxa strictly follows secure-by-design practices, utilizes distributed OT intrusion prevention system capabilities, and offers a broad portfolio of rugged networking solutions based on the IEC 62443-4-2 standard to strengthen in-depth defense for industrial applications. Visit the Moxa Secure Networking microsite for more information. 

Running efficient business operations is becoming more difficult every day. Only when businesses futureproof their networks and embrace digital transformation can they respond quickly to changes. Besides just introducing new technologies, a key aspect of digitalization is the ability to seamlessly integrate all systems on the network. “Industrial networks are evolving as the seamless transmission of data is becoming the key to success in this converged, digital future. At Moxa, we are dedicated to developing industrial network solutions that help businesses transform and futureproof their operations,” says Gary Chang, Product Manager at Moxa Networking. Moxa’s latest next-generation product portfolio is designed to sustain networking connectivity in mission-critical applications, now and the future.

Networks Are Evolving to Transform Business Operations in Every Field

Digital transformation has fundamentally changed the requirements for industrial networking. For example, as net zero initiatives push organizations to heavily invest in renewable energy, power infrastructure needs to be able to adapt to variable and decentralized energy sources. Power grid systems need to be automated and secured to properly balance electricity supply and demand to avoid potential downtime and maximize performance. Resilient, security-hardened industrial networks are critical for enabling complex connectivity while also keeping the network safe.

A similar trend is happening in the transportation field. With the prospect of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) on the horizon, more devices will need to be connected to the road network infrastructure to allow agencies to monitor and manage transportation systems and ensure smooth traffic operations. Industrial networks need to support high bandwidth and reliability to handle any future increase in data volume processed over the network.

Following the supply disruptions in recent years, organizations also need agile and adaptive production plans to make sure they can keep up with market demand in unpredictable circumstances. The flexibility of the industrial networks is the key to success.

These are just some examples to demonstrate industrial applications are transforming, a process that requires secure, reliable industrial networks with high performance, bandwidth, and flexibility to enable the transition to a digital future.

Next-generation Networking to Futureproof Digitalization Investments

However, the pace at which industrial networks are evolving is becoming a key challenge for our customers, as they attempt to balance investments made today and the expected future benefits. Moxa is launching its next-generation networking portfolio to help businesses tackle this challenge. Moxa’s futureproof, secure networking solutions provide a solid foundation for sustainable network infrastructure. With the IEC 62443-4-2 certified EDS-4000/G4000 Series DIN-rail switches and RKS-G4028 Series rackmount switches, we help our customers build robust, industrial-grade network security for their critical applications from edge to core.

Besides the increasing need for higher bandwidth such as 10GbE, applications in harsh environmental conditions also need to be able to deal with physical factors that can affect performance, such as heavy shock and vibration. Moxa’s MDS-G4000-4XGS Series modular DIN-rail switches feature 10GbE ports to reliably transmit real-time surveillance feeds and other high-volume data. Moreover, with multiple industrial certifications and a highly durable housing, the MDS-G4000-4XGS Series is a perfect fit for demanding environments such as mining sites, ITS, and wayside applications.

Lastly, to make sure customers can take advantage of any opportunities within the industry, Moxa delivers the tools to build a robust network foundation designed for future scalability. The modular RKS-G4028 Series and MDS-G4000-4XGS Series allow customers to design flexible networks that support scalable data aggregation in demanding environments.

Get Ready for Futureproof Operations With Digital Transformation

Moxa’s next-generation product portfolio can help customers unleash the full potential of digital technologies and accelerate digital transformation across a wide range of industrial fields. From edge to core, our next-generation networking solutions provide enhanced network security, exceptional reliability and flexibility, and simplified remote management to help customers futureproof their network.

To learn more about Moxa’s next-generation product portfolio and futureproof solutions, visit the microsite.

Next-generation Product Portfolio Highlights

• EDS-4000/G4000 Series DIN-rail Ethernet Switches
  • Comprehensive selection of 68 models with up to 8 to 14 ports
  • Compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 security standard and multiple industrial certifications, such as NEMA TS2, IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613, and DNV
• RKS-G4028 Series Rackmount Ethernet Switches
  • Modular design for up to 28 full Gigabit ports and 802.3bt PoE++ support
  • Compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 security standard and IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613
• MDS-G4000-4XGS Series Modular DIN-rail Ethernet Switches
  • Modular design for up to 24 Gigabit and 4 10GbE Ethernet ports
  • Compliant with multiple industrial certifications and die-cast design with superior vibration and shock resistance for robust reliability

Seamless Azure IoT Edge Integration for Quick and Reliable Connectivity to the Cloud

IIoT gateways need to be highly secure and reliable to facilitate seamless edge-to-cloud data acquisition and device management. The AIG-300 IIoT gateway, seamlessly integrated with Azure IoT Edge and powered by ThingsPro, is a market-leading solution for reliable, quick, and easy data acquisition and device management. Data collected from devices can be transferred to Azure IoT Edge and then on to the Azure IoT Hub with a few simple configuration steps. Conversely, devices can be effectively managed via the route of Azure IoT Hub to the Azure IoT Edge on the AIG series IIoT gateways. This seamless one-stop edge-to-cloud platform can greatly help customers shrink the system development time and cost.

Device Provisioning Made Easier and the Bootup Process Safer Than Ever Before

Most IIoT applications are deployed in remote, unmanned, and harsh environments such as a smart grid, energy storage systems, solar fields, oil and gas refineries, and rail-wayside applications. Maintaining normal operations and monitoring statuses effectively is crucial to these systems. The AIG series gateways, with their wide-temperature design and low power consumption, are well-suited for use in these environments.

With capabilities such are resume file transmission, over-the-air (OTA) upgrades, and Secure Boot, the AIG series gateways, located in remote sites, can be upgraded and maintained to ensure their continuous availability and effectively protected against cyberattacks. To avoid disconnections during device crashes and sudden shutdowns, the AIG series comes with built-in recovery functions to enable rollback to the previous stable version of the firmware for uninterrupted network connectivity at remote sites. When a software upgrade fails, the gateways will automatically revert to the software version in the backup, ensuring system stability. A ThingsPro tool simplifies the provisioning process by enabling bulk provisioning of IIoT gateways and performing remote software upgrades.

AIG-300 Series Highlights

• Advanced IIoT gateways with Arm® Cortex™-A7 dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 CAN port, 4 DIs, 4 DOs, -40 to 70°C operating temperature
•  Simplify data acquisition and device management
• Powered by ThingsPro and seamless integration with Azure IoT Edge to enable easy, reliable, yet secure cloud connectivity
• Support easy device provisioning
• Provide robust OTA function to prevent system failure during software upgrades
• Equipped with Secure Boot to prevent malicious code execution and software injection attacks

For product information and technical specifications of the AIG Series IIoT gateways, visit the product page.

Versatile Design to Strengthen Reliability in Transportation Infrastructure

Drawing on Moxa’s extensive expertise in building robust computing platforms, the V2403C Series operates in a wide range of operating temperatures for deployments in harsh environments, which require high computing power and reliable wireless connectivity. As a field-ready solution, the V2403C computers are built around an Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Intel® Celeron® high-performance processor and come with up to 32 GB RAM, one mSATA slot, and two 2.5-inch SSDs for storage expansion. Embedded with two mPCIe slots for I/O expansion, the ultra-compact fanless computers support multiple displays in the control room for local monitoring of status and real-time control.

Robust Industrial Computers for Rugged Operating Conditions

Wayside and vehicular applications require robust computers with expansion capabilities to connect sensors, cameras, and devices that use Wi-Fi and cellular technology. Furthermore, the design must handle “dirty power” during engine starts and shutdowns with a graceful shutdown mechanism in place to preserve system stability and lifespan of batteries. Compliance with E1 Mark, ISO 7637-2, and MIL-STD-810G requirements protects the V2403C computers from shocks and vibrations that are common in transportation applications.

The V2403C computers are also compliant with the EN 50121-4 standard for wayside applications. To provide reliable transportation and ensure passenger safety, the V2403C computers come with power ignition control that protects equipment against unstable power. The combination of high performance, rugged design, compact size, wireless connectivity, and enhanced security makes the V2403C Series a perfect fit for mission-critical, heavy-duty wayside and vehicular applications.

V2403C Series Highlights

• 7^th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Intel^® Celeron^® high-performance processor
• Configurable power ignition delay to protect equipment
• Higher cybersecurity awareness with optional TPM module
• Compact yet robust design with sufficient interfaces for wireless expansion
• MIL-STD-810G compliant for protection against shocks and vibrations
• E1 Mark* compliant for vehicular applications
• Compliant with ISO 7637-2 requirements
• Compliant with EN 50121-4 for wayside applications
• -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) wide-temperature models available
• Microsoft Azure and AWS certified for IoT applications

For product information and technical specifications of the V2043C Series, visit the product page.

* Certification process is expected to be completed in Q3, 2022.

The key to the transformation is the digital upgrade of Pattaya’s substations to improve power delivery and minimize unstable voltage supplies during power outages. Pattaya is now better equipped to support its prosperous tourism industry and expand its advanced manufacturing sector in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, the country’s flagship economic zone. The digital transformation of the smart substations in Pattaya has made it the pilot city of a new paradigm for Thailand’s power sector, which emphasizes adopting renewable energy sources in line with the global trend of developing a low-carbon economy.

“In implementing and maintaining a digital substation communication system, we need an expert we know we can trust,” said Pongsakorn Yuthagovit, assistant governor for PEA. “Moxa’s expertise in critical network communication helps us set the cornerstone for optimizing the flexibility and efficiency of the smart grid through automated communication, monitoring, and management of the overall power network.”

In order to attain the goal of Energy 4.0 and making Thailand a power hub for ASEAN by the year 2036, PEA, serving 99% of Thailand’s population, is collaborating with Italthai Engineering for various pilot projects, including a project that improves flexibility of the smart grid for permitting greater usage of highly variable renewable energy sources. Italthai Engineering has enlisted Moxa’s network expertise to improve the flexibility and efficiency of the power grid by optimizing management of the overall network.

Italthai Engineering recognizes Moxa as an excellent partner with expertise in critical network communication in IEC 61850-based substation automation systems. Moxa provided expert assistance in topology design to help PEA transition from a 30-year-old system to a system with a simplified and standardized design with automated management features. The new design provides outstanding PRP/HSR redundancy to ensure that PEA’s substation systems enjoy reliable communication with zero packet loss and zero-time recovery.

Not only has the digital transformation made PEA’s power network in the region more flexible and stable, the network is also now compliant with IEC 61850, the international standard of communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices at electrical substations. Moxa’s experience of developing more than 7,500 substation transmission and distribution power systems around the world helped ensure that the upgrade in Pattaya went smoothly. The upgrade uses Moxa’s IEC 61850 PRP/HSR redundant network to enable substations to operate automatically and achieve real-time communication. The best practices developed in this pilot project can also be used by PEA to achieve the same level of success when deploying such upgrades in other pilot cities.

“Moxa is honored to support PEA’s transformation by providing our expertise in substation automation for Pattaya,” said Andy Sun, director of the Vertical Market Business Unit at Moxa. “As an OT expert in the field, our 35 years of experience in industrial networking and communications has helped us hasten PEA’s seamless transition from a manual to a digital way of working, and in turn move Thailand towards a cleaner, smarter economy.”

To learn more about the solution for PEA’s digital transformation of power substations, please visit: PEA and Moxa Power Up Economic Growth for a Smart City in Thailand

According to IDC’s Worldwide IT/OT Convergence 2022 Predictions¹, by 2024, 75% of new operational applications deployed at the edge will leverage containerization to enable a more open and composable architecture that is necessary for resilient operations. As industrial automation applications continue to evolve, OT architectures require enhanced networking capabilities and network security.

‘Recently, we have observed that our customers find it more challenging to connect their devices while fulfilling a variety of requirements for critical infrastructure,’ said Gary Chang, Product Manager at Moxa Networking Co. Ltd. ‘Critical infrastructure requires advanced networking solutions that strengthen operational resilience and futureproof networks. Our EDS-4000/G4000 Series portfolio of switches transforms the networking-evolved concept into tangible networking capabilities in order to empower our customers to build secure, reliable, and high-bandwidth industrial networks with ease.’

Evolved Networking Solutions That Strengthen Operational Resilience

While OT/IT convergence is accelerating, enhanced network security, high performance, strong reliability, and advanced usability become paramount to building next-generation industrial networks that strengthen operational resilience.

• Industry-leading Network Security: The EDS-4000/G4000 Series was the world's first IEC 62443-4-2 certified Ethernet switches to be certified by IECEE due to the built-in hardened security that was developed by following the stringent software development lifecycle described in the standard. Along with Moxa’s extensive network security portfolio, Moxa helps create a secure network foundation to safeguard and futureproof industrial operations.
• Unprecedented Performance for Mass Deployments: As the number of connected devices in industrial operations grows exponentially, the EDS-4000/G4000 Series provides multiple interface combinations with up to 14 ports and a range of options including fast Ethernet, Gigabit, 2.5GbE uplinks, SFP, and IEEE 802.3bt PoE connectivity. This enables customers to connect more devices especially in applications such as intelligent transportation systems that require high-power and high-bandwidth networking.
• Multiple Industrial Certifications: The EDS-4000/G4000 Series is certified for NEMA TS2, EN 50121-4, IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613², DNV², ATEX Zone 2³, Class I Division 2³, to fulfill the needs of a wide variety of industrial applications. The EDS-4000/G4000 Series also features Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain fast network recovery to ensure smooth operations.
• Advanced Usability: The improved web GUI provides a more intuitive way for users to perform configurations and network management. The rotatable power module offers flexibility to field engineers when they are installing devices and maintaining the network. In addition, the LED indicators on two sides of the device help engineers easily identify the status of networking devices, making their job easier.

Customer Testimonial

‘We particularly appreciated the intuitive user interface, the innovative mechanical design with the rotatable power supply module, and the robust DIN-rail mounting kit. The EDS-4000/G4000 Series gives us more confidence to provide futureproof, robust, and secure industrial automation and navigation solutions to our customers on their digital transformation journeys,’ said Christian M. Skytte, Head of Product Management, Automation, at Wärtsilä Lyngsø Marine A/S.

EDS-4000/G4000 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch Highlights

• Comprehensive portfolio with 68 models, ranging from 8 ports to 14 ports
• Multiple interface combinations including fast Ethernet, Gigabit, 2.5GbE, SFP, and IEEE 802.3bt PoE
• Developed according to the IEC 62443-4-1 and compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity standards
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms @ 250 switches⁴), and RSTP/STP for network redundancy
• Rotatable power module to simplify installation and maintenance
• Wide range of power input options for flexible deployment
• Compact and flexible housing that fits into confined spaces
• Supports MXstudio for easy installation, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics

To learn more about the EDS-4000/G4000 Series, please refer to the following materials.

• EDS-4000/G4000 Series Microsite
• Futureproof Networking and EDS-4000/G4000 Launch Video
• EDS-4000/G4000 Series Product Introduction Video
• Unboxing the EDS-4000/G4000 Series Video

1 IDC FutureScape: Worldwide IT/OT Convergence 2022 Predictions, Doc #US47131521, October 2021.
2 Certification is expected in Q2, 2022.
3 Certification is expected in Q3, 2022.
4 If the port link speed is 1 Gigabit or higher, the recovery time is < 50 ms.

Enhance Communication Security for Substation Retrofits

When retrofitting substation automation systems, connecting legacy power devices, such as a protective relay or remote terminal unit, to the network raises security concerns. The MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway’s design is based on IEC 62443 and NERC CIP standards, providing security embedded functions to ensure that devices are connected securely. What’s more, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway provides a data encryption function for protocol communication, enhancing cybersecurity for critical communications between power SCADA systems and substation gateways.

Simplify Substation Automation System Integrations

Moving forward to modern substations, streamlining a variety of legacy power devices with minimal cost and efforts is crucial. The MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway not only converts your protocol from Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 60870-5-101/104 to IEC 61850 MMS but also supports time synchronization functions to provide data with a consistent time stamp. In addition, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway provides an easy-to-use function to generate a substation configuration language (SCL) file, saving tremendous time on initial deployment. To reduce efforts for daily maintenance, the MGate 5119 Series supports comprehensive troubleshooting tools that can diagnose protocol status and capture traffic to find the root cause if a communication error occurs.

Reliable Design for Continuous Operation

Enabling communication for power substations requires reliable gateways to endure harsh operating conditions. Therefore, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway features 2 kV serial port isolation, compliance with IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613, and a -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range to ensure reliable communications and operations. In addition, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway comes with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, ensuring stability and reliability for long-term operations.

For more information and product details, visit our product page.

As recognized by IEC 62443-4-2 and IEC 62443-4-1 certifications, Moxa's solutions aim to unite networking and OT cybersecurity with layered defense-in-depth protection. Our solutions cover security-hardened networking devices based on the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard, advanced IT and OT network segmentation with threat prevention, and tailored OT deep packet inspection (DPI) realizing industrial intrusion prevention system (IPS). These offerings allow Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) to be built with reliable end-to-end connectivity to provide robust hardware, as well as high-performance and dependable networks.

“When we pursued the certification of the IEC 62443 standards, the journey was transformational for Moxa,” said Samuel Chiu, general manager of Moxa Networking. “We demonstrated that security is part of the DNA of Moxa’s product and solution portfolios by complying with the internationally recognized standards related to the process and product requirements for the secure development of an IACS. This benefits our customers who must now utilize these solutions to enjoy undisrupted operations during every step of their digital transformation."

“Networking and cybersecurity have strong synergies in operations settings, yet they both must be purpose-built for OT environments. With the digital future and increased connectedness of operations, new industry requirements and standards will be put in place to ensure providers can keep up with these requirements,” said Jonathan Lang, research director of IDC with a focus on Worldwide IT/OT Convergence Strategies. “These specialized industry requirements can be overlooked by many IT cybersecurity solutions, and combining subject matter expertise and capabilities from operations is critical to ensure integrity of security systems.”

According to IDC’s Worldwide IT/OT Convergence 2022 Predictions*, 75% of new operational applications deployed at the edge will leverage containerization by 2024. This will enable a more open and composable architecture, which will be necessary for resilient operations.

The rise in edge devices and expanded connectivity represent a pathway into operations. They are being deployed at a high rate and utilize more open architectures and capabilities compared to the isolated automation systems of the past. These devices must have both their software and hardware elements developed securely to last throughout their product lifecycle, integrate seamlessly into the network overall, and have security management capabilities.

To create a foundation for futureproof operations, many system integrators require that component suppliers comply with the subsections of the IEC 62443 standard that pertain to their devices. The software development process-related IEC 62443-4-1 and the product-related IEC 62443-4-2 standards highlight the importance of selecting vendors that provide hardened hardware components built with a “secure by design” approach. This approach should be adopted from the first day of the product development process, which includes plans for complete security lifecycle management and patch management.

“The IEC 62443 series of standards cover all aspects of security requirements, thus providing a common language for component suppliers, system integrators and asset owners”, says Steve Mustard, 2021 President of International Society of Automation (ISA), the Standards Development Organization responsible for IEC 62443. “The standards outline a secure-by-design approach and provide requirements through to product manufacturing. This significantly simplifies the procurement and integration processes for network devices, applications, and automation control devices that make up industrial control systems.”

The IEC 62443-4-1 standard defines a secure development lifecycle for the purpose of developing and maintaining secure products used in IACS. The IEC 62443-4-2 standard is important for system integrators, machine builders, and plant operators who have to consider the security aspects of their applications. Both standards are useful for device manufacturers who develop switches, routers, gateways, and other components for the automation industry.

Moxa has been following the development of the IEC 62443 standard for six years and has designed its products in accordance with its guidelines. In addition, Moxa has spent considerable resources on educating the market about not only the importance of the standard, but how we embed its principles throughout all stages of our hardware and software development. The certifications also demonstrate Moxa’s capability to identify and respond to vulnerabilities and work with customers to mitigate their risks. Only when cybersecurity awareness increases can joint forces enhance industrial network security. Moxa will continue investing in cybersecurity and work closely with our customers to ensure that “secure by design” solutions combine expanded networking and purpose-built OT cybersecurity into one capability.

* IDC FutureScape: Worldwide IT/OT Convergence 2022 Predictions, Doc #US47131521, October 2021.

The joint effort shows great promise that focuses on working on a truly unified and high-performance network infrastructure permitting all types of traffic to coexist. The development, one of the most complete applications of CC-Link IE TSN among the CLPA ecosystem, integrates CC-Link IE TSN-certified products, Moxa’s TSN-enabled switches, Intel’s latest generation of processor, 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, and Intel I120 TSN-enabled platforms. In addition, the application is developed by port, who has one of the industry’s first CC-Link IE TSN Class B-certified Master stacks and can demonstrate PROFINET capabilities over TSN through the first PROFINET CC-D remote station.

“As one of the pioneers in developing TSN standards, Moxa committed to collaborating with key industry players and customers to accelerate a unified network infrastructure for communications at all levels including all kinds of industrial devices and protocols running on top of it,” said Zico Lee, deputy general manager of Moxa Networking. “Working closely with Intel and port, we’ve achieved another milestone for advancing the development of TSN to the next stage as burgeoning consensus shows that TSN and wireless capabilities should combine to digest and react to data from multiple systems in real-time.”

The unique proposition of the solution is the feasibility for the framework to integrate devices and protocols such as CC-Link IE TSN by CLPA, PROFINET over TSN (PROFINET CC-D), EtherCAT over TSN, and the upcoming OPC UA FX. There is also a neutral middleware developed for all kinds of industrial protocols over TSN to deliver synchronous communications between sensors, PLCs, and actuators, which are used in various industrial applications.

“Moxa’s solution using TSN and real-time features on Intel Architecture Processors will enable the level of determinism required by Intelligent Industrial Edge systems where data is extracted, analyzed and actions applied real time. Using standard Ethernet based solutions accelerates digital transformation to Smart Factories, thus lowering total costs of ownership,” said Sunita Shenoy, senior director of Industrial IoT Platforms, Intel.

“With TSN, there is finally an Ethernet-based technology available that can connect all kinds of devices on the factory floor using standardized Ethernet TSN infrastructure devices overcoming proprietary systems,” said Marcus Tangermann, chief technology officer, port industrial automation GmbH. “TSN infrastructure components have better knowledge about all data streams within the network, which allows sophisticated planning of network traffic.”

“The industrial Ethernet and networking expertise that Moxa brings to the industry has helped enable higher performance for precise control in manufacturing applications now and in the future, as well as higher bandwidth and real-time communications that empower evolving technologies such as edge computing, industrial AIoT, and machine vision for smart manufacturing,” said Eason Lin, senior director of Advance Product Development, Orisol, which is a world-leading company for manufacturing equipment that produces footwear, as well as an automation solution provider, and a software and smart manufacturing solution service provider. “The collaboration announced today has also got us excited about the possibility of expanding our TSN applications to a wireless horizon.”

TSN is a future-proof solution that improves determinism and reliability in industrial Ethernet-based communications across vertical markets. When it creates accurate time synchronization across a network and traffic prioritization, users can combine many types of traffic on a single network with no loss of performance. Moreover, the solution also supports time-critical, control-related tasks and improves the transparency of how information is processed to support quality and output. With the advent of the new paradigm of 5G and Wi-Fi 6/7 connectivity, it is now possible to expand deterministic communications over wireless networks.

Moxa’s Commitment to the Development of Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) Technologies

Moxa has always been passionate about building innovative industrial connectivity technologies and solutions. As part of our commitment to developing TSN technologies, Moxa is an active member of six of the world’s most significant TSN interoperability testbeds to ensure that TSN solutions are stable and reliable before going to market. Moxa continuously participates in the evolution of TSN technologies, paving the way to IIoT and Industry 4.0 with unified and open standard Ethernet infrastructure for our customers. The six testbeds that Moxa participated in are:

• Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) TSN Testbed
• Labs Network Industrie (LNI) 4.0 Testbed
• Edge Computing Consortium (ECC) OPC UA TSN Testbed
• Alliance of Industrial Internet (AII) TSN Testbed
• China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) TSN Testbed
• Taiwan Institute for Information Industry (III) TSN Testbed

Chesney succeeds Frank Hou, who is taking on a new role at Moxa’s headquarters, focusing on propelling global channel management and excellence strategies for the company and its global partners.

“We are really excited and fortunate to have Chad on our team. His diverse skills and experiences in leading, transforming, and scaling operations will be key to Moxa’s growth and our customers’ continued success and experience,” said Michael Lin, president of the Regional Business Unit at Moxa. “I also would like to express gratitude, on behalf of the management team and the Board of Directors, to Frank for his contribution and successful leadership of Moxa Americas for the past five years, and champion his commitment to his new role of advancing Moxa’s global channel business.”

"Moxa is at the forefront of industrial communications and networking and delivers secure and reliable connectivity in our customer’s most rugged and critical environments,” said Chesney. “I’m proud to join Moxa’s diverse and talented team to create the connections for our customers that enable the Industrial Internet of Things.”

Before joining Moxa, Chesney served as senior vice president and general manager of the Transportation Business Unit at NI, where he also held a variety of leadership roles in sales, marketing, and applications engineering, both in the US and Asia throughout his career.

Chesney received his degree in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University, where he currently serves on the School of Engineering Committee of Visitors.

With more and more cybersecurity incidents occurring in operational technology (OT) systems, enhancing industrial network security becomes a key priority for business owners and chief security officers. However, in OT environments, network requirements are not just concerned with security, but also focus on keeping operations functioning smoothly.

“With the launch of the new EDR-G9010 Series, Moxa brings a tailor-made network security solution for OT environments”, says Kevin Huang, Product Manager at Moxa Networking. “We recommend our customers to use the EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure routers to segment their networks as a first line of defense and prevent threats from propagating to the rest of the network. Furthermore, users can leverage its advanced OT Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology, firewall, NAT, and VPN features to achieve multi-layered security. Last but not least, the 10-port Gigabit performance, faster boot time, and Layer 2/Layer 3 redundancy help ensure the availability of industrial networks. The EDR-G9010 Series combines all these powerful functions into a single compact, rugged, industry-certified industrial secure router.”  

The EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure routers offer:

Advanced Network Protection With Network Segmentation and Advanced DPI

Within one field site, the EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure routers can help build a security boundary by segmenting OT and IT networks and feature advanced DPI technology to give users more granular control over network traffic by filtering industrial protocols* based on the requirements of the application. When remote connections across multiple sites are needed, the EDR-G9010 Series’ embedded IPsec VPN ensures safe industrial network communication channels when accessing the private network from the public Internet.

*The advanced OT DPI for Modbus TCP/UDP and DNP3 traffic is available in Q3, 2021.

Better Performance With High Bandwidth and Faster Boot Times

With the number of connected devices constantly growing, the EDR-G9010 Series is capable of achieving high throughput while providing robust security, perfect for bandwidth-hungry applications. Meanwhile, the faster boot time helps reduce system downtime during regular maintenance or in the event of an emergency recovery situation.   

More Versatility

The EDR-G9010 Series caters to the needs of different networks, whether it is the need for a firewall, network address translation (NAT), remote VPN communications, switching, or routing. These secure routers are also certified for IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613, NEMA TS2, ATEX Zone 2, and Class I Division 2. The accessible and versatile all-in-one design makes these devices ideal for securing industrial applications such as in power substations, intelligent transportation systems, oil and gas, and smart manufacturing.

EDR-G9010 Series 10-port Gigabit Industrial Secure Router Highlights

• All-in-one firewall/NAT/VPN/switch/router
• 8-port TX GbE and 2-port SFP GbE
• Comprehensive redundancy mechanisms, including Turbo Ring and VRRP
• Wide -40 to 75°C operating temperature (-T model)
• Advanced Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) for Modbus TCP/UDP and DNP3 traffic (available in Q3, 2021)
• Certified for IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613, NEMA TS2, ATEX Zone 2, Class I Division 2, EN 50121-4, DNV* (*available in Q4, 2021)

To enhance network security visibility, the EDR-G9010 Series is also compatible with Moxa’s MXview network management software. With MXview, users can visualize the status of its security parameters, perform regular configurations backups, and have an at-a-glance overview of the network’s performance.

With the launch of the EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure routers, Moxa has expanded its secure network infrastructure portfolio to cover a broader range of industrial applications and introduced more granular control over industrial networks to fulfill its ongoing commitment to protect the connectivity of industrial environments.

For more information about the EDR-G9010 Series, please visit the product page or watch the video.

For Moxa’s industrial network security solution, please visit www.moxa.com/Security. 

Automation engineers are increasingly putting more emphasis on the underlying health of their networks to ensure they can maintain reliable plant operations. This is often achieved by monitoring data and the network status from SCADA/HMIs, allowing automation engineers to prevent network downtime.

"We decided to develop the SDS-3000 Series industrial smart switches with the 3-2-1 design to simplify industrial communications. There are 3 pre-configured IA protocols, 2 installation methods, and a 1-page dashboard for easy configuration. The new SDS-3016 Series includes an additional rotary-coded DIP-switch, which is located on the bottom of the device, to allow engineers to perform profile-based settings quickly without using a web browser,” noted Elsa Liu, Product Manager at Moxa.

The smart switch was specifically designed for IA engineers and automation machine builders. The switch only includes the functions IA engineers and automation machine builders need, and importantly, does not require them to have IT-based network management skills. We believe the smart switch is the ideal product for the manufacturing industry, especially for machine builders who are embracing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0.

The SDS-3016 Series Smart Switch Features

• 14+2G-port Gigabit smart Ethernet switches
• 3 industrial protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus/TCP
• 2 installation methods with DIN-rail and rack-mounting options
• 1-page dashboard GUI for easy device configuration and port diagnostics reports
• One-step configuration to enable seamless SCADA/HMI/NMS integration
• Supports RSTP/STP/MRP(Client) network redundancy
• Compact size to fit in confined spaces

Visualize Wi-Fi Networks for Optimal Operational Efficiency

Intelligent process control is a typical static wireless application in smart manufacturing where customers use Wi-Fi to establish the communication between the clients installed at production lines and the control center. However, an unstable wireless connection might lead to wrong decision-making due to incomplete on-site information or dropped connections, affecting optimal production processes. It’s often difficult to know the exact status of the Wi-Fi connection and fix issues immediately the moment they occur. The MXview Wireless add-on module simplifies network management by allowing users to get detailed device information and performance indicator charts for individual AP and client devices from the device dashboard. “A major benefit of this module is that users can now view the wireless and wired network status from a single main control dashboard. This feature not only lets you quickly understand the network conditions of the factory, but also makes network management much easier.” says Lyra Li, product manager at Moxa. Furthermore, users can monitor connectivity patterns and customize alert settings to immediately notify you of any problems. In turn, this allows engineers to perform on-site troubleshooting quickly and efficiently, ensuring maximum network availability.

Easy Troubleshooting for Maximum System Uptime

In automated material handling (AMH) systems, the Wi-Fi connections must be able to dynamically adapt to the constantly moving vehicles. An unstable wireless signal could easily disrupt the operation of these systems. However, wireless connections are invisible and affected by a lot of different factors. The MXview Wireless add-on features a dynamic topology view to let users see the status of wireless links and connection changes at a glance. Moreover, since automated vehicles constantly roam between different APs around the facility, users can overlay the network topology on top of a floor map of the facility to easily locate the vehicle by just checking the client’s wireless connection. This helps save a great deal of time when trying to identify a malfunctioning client device. “The roaming playback function lets users review a client’s roaming history of the past 30 days to repeat an incident. Users can leverage this function to find and address the root cause more efficiently, instead of having to consolidate and examine individual device logs.” says Lyra. Exclusively developed by Moxa, these two functions are specially designed to fulfill the growing requirements of automated factories, smart logistics, and other intelligent applications. To learn more about our wireless AMH solutions, you can watch our introduction video at https://youtu.be/AX41LeTb-ZE.

Leveraging our experience in wired network management with MXview, the newly released MXview Wireless add-on module was created to get the most out of your Wi-Fi applications. To encourage everyone to experience the power of this industrial network management software, Moxa is also launching a special promotion program. From now until December 31, 2021, users can fully enjoy the MXview Wireless add-on for free for one year by simply activating the MXview Wireless add-on module for MXview. For more information about the product and details regarding this ongoing promotion, please visit the product page or the microsite at www.moxa.com/MXview.

MXview and MXview Wireless Add-on Module Highlights

• Automatically discovers and visualizes network devices and physical connections
• Instant alerts with customizable trigger thresholds
• Easily embedded into OT/IT systems
• Single, integrated dashboard for wired and wireless network status overview
• Detailed device information and performance indicator charts 
• Dynamic topology view shows the status of wireless links and connection changes at a glance
• Visual, interactive roaming playback function to review the roaming history of clients

Learn how MXview was endorsed by our ITS customer by reading our City of Lancaster, USA case study.

The IEC 62443 standard Part 4-1 defines a secure development lifecycle for the purpose of developing and maintaining secure products used in industrial automation and control systems. The IEC 62443-4-1 certificate confirms that Moxa has implemented a secure by design methodology from the first day of the product development process, which includes complete security lifecycle management and patch management. This certificate also demonstrates Moxa’s capability to identify and respond to vulnerabilities and work with customers to mitigate their risks.

According to IDC’s latest worldwide IT and OT Convergence survey in 2020, the key motivations for IT/OT convergence are enhancing operational safety and performance, reducing costs, and improving quality. Another important observation from the report is that globally, 48.8% of IT and OT management owners consider security to be the top barrier to IT/OT convergence. This point highlights the importance OT enterprises place on security when embracing Industry 4.0 or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in order to significantly enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

“In response to our customer’s concerns, Moxa has been actively looking into the security requirements of IEC 62443 standards dating back to when they were still under development in 2016,” said Samuel Chiu, General Manager of Moxa Networking Co. Ltd. “By adhering to the strict verification process of IEC 62443 standards, Moxa not only provides industrial-grade solutions, but also ensures that security is part of the DNA of its reliable networking solutions throughout the product development process. We provide our customers with the assurance that they can connect their valuable assets with Moxa’s solutions and be confident that they can keep their operations running smoothly.”

Moxa has also been following the evolving cybersecurity best practices in order to ensure our solutions work harmoniously with the latest technological innovations of edge devices while mitigating the latest cyberthreats. One of the best practices is shared in Enhancing ICS Cybersecurity in the Software Development Lifecycle. This article, which features on the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance blog, was contributed to by SZ Lin, Assistant Project Manager at the Technology and Research Corporate Division of Moxa. Lin was the first person in Taiwan to be awarded the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert Certificate. In addition to Lin, Felipe Sabino Costa, whose current roles include ISA cybersecurity instructor and Moxa LATAM Industrial Cybersecurity Expert, also pointed out some key criteria in his article Can a Solution Provider Handle Industrial Cybersecurity? 8 Questions to Ask. His article can also be found on the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance blog, and has helped guide business owners to develop mission-critical solutions that include cybersecurity by design.

Before obtaining the IEC 62443-4-1 certificate in May 2020, Moxa has been following the development of the standard for five years and has designed our products in accordance with its guidelines. In addition, Moxa has spent considerable resources on educating the market about not only the importance of the standard, but how we embed its principles throughout all stages of our hardware and software development. Only when cybersecurity awareness is increased can industrial network security be enhanced by joint forces. Bearing this in mind, Moxa will continue investing in cybersecurity and work closely with our customers to ensure that “secure by design” solutions can be implemented successfully.

Secure Hardened to Protect Critical Assets

Critical power communication takes place in applications such as data centers where vulnerabilities are unacceptable. Based on the IEC 62443 standard, the MGate 5217 protocol gateways’ design supports various security features, such as whitelisting, account management, password policy, and a TLS secure connection, that allow only authorized users and prevent unwanted access, enhancing connectivity security,

Reliable Design for Continuous Operation

Critical power communication cannot endure system downtime, thus reliable communication between power monitoring devices and SCADA systems is critical. Therefore, the MGate 5217 protocol gateways feature 2 kv serial port isolation and a -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range to ensure reliable communications and operations. In addition, the MGate protocol gateways come with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, ensuring stability and reliability for long-term operations.

Effortless Installation and Maintenance

In power monitoring applications, devices such as power meters, automatic transfer switches (ATS), or UPS controllers are required to get connected and communicate with SCADA systems for instant power status monitoring. The installation and maintenance of numerous communication devices can be a daunting job. The MGate 5217 protocol gateways support an easy-to-use configuration tool and a built-in troubleshooting tool that make installation and maintenance easy and fast.

For more information and product details, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-edge-connectivity/protocol-gateways/modbus-tcp-gateways/mgate-5217-series

Considered the new paradigm of industrial automation, TSN introduces deterministic, time-critical features on standard Ethernet and empowers the delivery of critical data to the right place at the right time in a converged and large-scale industrial network. The two partners plan to showcase the preliminary success of their collaboration with a demonstration of a unified Ethernet infrastructure with guaranteed Quality of Service and in deterministic low-latency conditions.

The promising features of TSN make it compelling to a wide range of applications that are widely applied in a variety of industries, including semiconductor, automobile manufacturing, machinery, food and beverage, chemical, electric power generation, and more. However, each TSN application has its specific requirements, and a substantial gap exists between TSN standards and application-specific TSN systems. Because of this challenge, both Moxa and Xilinx—two industry leaders in their respective yet complementary fields— want to fill the gap between the diverse TSN application requirements and TSN standards with the best possible real-time control and communications; thus, advancing TSN to create leading edge platforms and infrastructure for industrial automation.

“Being one of the pioneers in developing TSN standards, Moxa has contributed more than 30 years of OT expertise to building innovative industrial connectivity technologies and solutions through close collaboration with industry leaders,” said Zico Lee, Deputy General Manager of Moxa Networking. “Moxa is thrilled to collaborate closely with Xilinx to push TSN technology to the forefront in industrial automation with enhanced interoperability between bridge solutions and endpoints to address customers’ changing needs in control and latency-sensitive industrial applications, as well as for a larger vision for accelerating TSN eco-system development.”

The TSN standards, like any popular industry standards, keep evolving, and most TSN implementations based on dedicated chipsets have limited future-proof capabilities to address customers’ needs. Xilinx’s FPGAs are ideal to fix the flexibility issues brought by the ongoing evolution. The combination of adaptable, high-performance Xilinx FPGAs and Moxa’s TSN bridge solutions offer significant upgradability and reconfigurability to support the evolving standards and customer needs in the expansion of future applications.

"The launch of Moxa's TSN-G5000 Series bridge solutions is a milestone to make Industry 4.0 a reality,” said Chetan Khona, director, Industrial, Vision, Healthcare & Sciences at Xilinx. “Xilinx is the leader in scalable and embedded industrial IoT platforms, and we’re convinced that Time Sensitive Networking will be the undisputed standard for converged factory networks. Moxa is among the very first companies who combine highly reliable switching and deterministic transport, user-friendly interfaces and security to form a flexible and easy-to-manage product for factory floor applications. We are proud that our Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC product family makes this possible and we look forward to expanding our collaboration with Moxa."

Moxa and Xilinx will showcase a joint demonstration of TSN at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), a government agency that defines the standards of the industrial Internet (a.k.a. the IIoT). In China, TSN is particularly considered a pioneering technology as the industrial Internet is a key sector of the nation’s ‘new infrastructure’ construction. The demonstration at CAICT convenes a list of industry leaders, including Moxa and Xilinx, to display the next-generation industrial Internet.

The two companies will demonstrate a truly, unified Ethernet infrastructure in machine-to-machine real-time communications, enabled by Moxa’s bridge solutions featuring multiple TSN-G5000 Series switches and Avnet Ultrazed PCIe Carrier cards powered by Xilinx FPGAs. The joint demonstration will highlight how TSN prioritizes network traffic and ensures streams of closely synchronized data to be delivered on time, even in a congested network. The scenario also exemplifies how Moxa and Xilinx’s joint effort facilitate plug-and-produce manufacturing and future-proof capabilities in an interoperable and harmonized environment based on TSN.

Moxa's newly launched MC-1220 Series rugged edge computers feature high-performance Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor and multiple expansion interfaces. The expansion interfaces can incorporate hardware accelerators, such as VPUs, and support Intel® OpenVINO™ toolkit for AIoT application development. Designed based on Moxa’s extensive expertise in building rugged computing platforms, the computers can operate in a wide operating temperature range and are C1D2/ATEX Zone 2 certified for deployments in outdoor and hazardous environments. In addition, the ultra-compact fanless computers are one of the world’s smallest industrial computers that come with Intel® Core™ i7 processors, making it easy to fit them in small cabinets at field sites.

In remote applications, wireless connectivity is required for continuous communications with the control center. MC-1220 Series computers support multiple Wi-Fi/cellular connectivity options, eliminating the need for an additional wireless gateway, thereby saving cost and space. Furthermore, the computing platform features TPM 2.0 technology for enhanced hardware security.

With a combination of high-performance, rugged design, compact size, wireless connectivity, and enhanced security, the MC-1220 Series is ideal for mission-critical, heavy-duty edge computing applications that can fuel the AIoT era.

MC-1220 Series Highlights

• Fanless design with metal housing and certified for C1D2, ATEX, and IECEx Zone 2
• Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Intel® Celeron® high-performance processor
• Supports up to 32 GB RAM
• Built-in TPM 2.0 module to provide hardware-based security
• Supported OS: Windows 10 IoT 2019, Linux Debian 9
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 serial, and 3 USB 3.0 ports
• 2 mPCIe wireless expansion slots for Wi-Fi and LTE with 4 SIM slots
• 1 HDMI output (4K resolution)
• Compact form factor of 134 x 60.4 x 120 mm (5.28 x 2.38 x 4.72 in) and DIN-rail mountable
• -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) wide operating temperature range

To learn more details or download product datasheet, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/x86-computers/mc-1200-series

For additional information on Moxa’s rugged edge computers, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-computing/rugged-x86-iiot-edge-computer/index

As companies restart production after their factories have stood idle for several weeks or even months, they quickly realize that it is difficult to operate production processes that were designed to maximize efficiency. To ensure social distancing guidelines are adhered to, processes are being rearranged to reduce tasks that require multiple personnel to complete. Connecting more field devices, aggregating data, and performing remote monitoring to ramp up production have become the new normal for companies. However, a rise in interconnectivity between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) also increases the attack surface and therefore introduces potential cyberthreats to the previously isolated industrial networks. Ultimately, the challenges that businesses face to reopen quickly and safely become more and more difficult.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2020, large-scale cyberattacks and the subsequent breakdown of critical information infrastructure and networks, pose a major risk to the global economy. As the world is struggling to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is also an ongoing effort to curb virtual viruses inside industrial environments. During the first five months of 2020, several cybersecurity incidents have affected critical manufacturing and infrastructure. For instance, production operations in the utility, health care, and manufacturing industries were disrupted by malware attacks. It is essential for companies to reduce potential cybersecurity risks that may consequently hinder their ability to get their industrial operations back up and running.

“Ramping up production to close the supply and demand gap especially for the high-tech manufacturing industry is now the first priority for our customers. Our customers asked us how to enhance industrial network security while keeping operations up and running. Our industrial cybersecurity solution is the answer. It includes critical IT cybersecurity technologies such as an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), a key component for defense-in-depth strategies, which has been specifically tailored to protect OT networks from cyberthreats without disrupting industrial operations,” said Minghao Cheng, Product Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Network Security Unit.

As system availability is often the most important consideration for OT systems, IT cybersecurity solutions cannot fulfill the requirements of securing industrial networks. For instance, there are OT systems that have legacy devices and cannot apply security patches even though IT security policies have made it clear that security patches should be available and updated when required. In some scenarios, system operations must stop before security updates can be made, which business owners find less than ideal. Furthermore, as OT systems communicate using industrial protocols, this communication is often invisible and needs tailor-made software to interpret it. A more effective approach, such as OT-centric Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), is needed to prevent operations from being affected by cyberthreats and attacks and to ensure businesses can get back to the new normal. Moxa’s industrial cybersecurity solution can help tackle these challenges. The solution consists of EtherCatch IEC-G102-BP Series industrial next-generation IPS, EtherFire IEF-G9010 Series industrial next-generation firewall, and Security Dashboard Console (SDC) security management software, which can proactively protect OT systems from malicious cyberactivity, quickly remedy vulnerabilities on affected OT equipment via virtual patching, and easily enhance the visibility of industrial networks.

Moxa’s Industrial Cybersecurity Solution

• Protect OT Systems From Malicious Cyberactivity

The EtherCatch Series industrial next-generation IPS and EtherFire Series industrial next-generation firewall protect critical assets such as PLCs and HMIs at the edge of OT networks. The EtherCatch and EtherFire, equipped with OT-centric DPI technology, can sniffer network traffic and give users visibility of existing assets and connections, which help administrators and operators understand the condition of current OT systems with fine-grained behavior monitoring and control of cyberactivities. 

• Pattern-based Virtual Patching

Performing patching frequently significantly reduces a system’s exposure to cyberthreats. However, it continues to be a critical challenge in OT environments. “Virtual Patching” technologies can complement existing patch management processes by shielding against vulnerabilities. Virtual patching acts as an agentless emergency security tool that network administrators and operators can use quickly to remedy vulnerabilities on affected OT equipment.

• Real-time Visibility and Central Management

Moxa’s Security Dashboard Console (SDC) includes an intuitive, real-time management feature for administrators and operators to manage the EtherCatch and EtherFire Series from one place. The SDC can orchestrate and automate security policy, monitor network activity at a glance in real-time, and execute policy, firmware, and pattern updates quickly to the EtherCatch and EtherFire Series.

“Getting back to the new normal increases the challenges of OT/IT convergence especially for cybersecurity,” said Samuel Chiu, General Manager of Moxa Networking Co., Ltd. “The pandemic is leading to an acceleration in cybersecurity adoption. We are strongly committed to enhancing our portfolio to further help our customers on their digitalization journey. Our customers will benefit from our industrial cybersecurity solution with centralized management that is tailored for OT networks, allowing IT managers, plant operation managers, and manufactures to secure plants and remote filed sites.”

The Moxa industrial cybersecurity solution includes the network security appliances–EtherCatch IEC-G102-BP Series industrial next-generation IPS and Secure Dashboard Console (SDC) security management software are now available. EtherFire IEF-G9010 Series industrial next-generation firewall will be available in Q3 2020. For more details, please refer to the product datasheets or visit www.moxa.com/Security.

About Moxa Industrial Network Security

With an ongoing commitment to protecting the connectivity of industrial environments, Moxa has invested in developing security hardened networking devices, including secure routers and Ethernet switches. In light of the increasing cyberthreats facing industrial networks, Moxa has enhanced its network security portfolio with an industrial cybersecurity solution, which was co-developed with its technology partner–TXOne Networks. The purpose of this joint venture between Moxa and Trend Micro is to utilize the best of Moxa’s OT experience and Trend Micro’s IT experience to build advanced technologies that help accelerate the transition of the industrial world to secure automation architectures.

Versatile to Fit Smart Grid Transformation Needs

For transmission system operators (TSOs) in brownfield substation modernization projects, a smooth migration involves collecting and displaying data from both legacy and new equipment running on different operating systems. Moxa’s DA-820C comes with an Intel® Xeon® or Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor that can run virtual machines to support multiple operating systems. Using only one high-performance computer to run multiple operating systems on virtual machines, instead of installing multiple computers to run each OS separately, saves space and costs.

Designed to enable IEC 61850 transformation in substations, the computer supports native PRP/HSR connectivity. To handle high-speed, low-latency communications for exchanging large amounts of data while withstanding high EMI/EMC interference, the DA-820C features SFP interfaces for Gigabit Ethernet fiber optic communications to connect intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).

What’s more, Moxa offers a large portfolio of rackmount substation computers that includes the DA-681C 1U and DA-682C 2U rackmount computers to satisfy various substation application needs.

Industry-certified Robust Design

Computers used in substations must be able to withstand harsh environments, including extreme temperatures and high levels of electromagnetic interference. The DA-820C complies with IEC-61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards to deliver reliable system operation. Compliance with the IEC 60255 standard ensures the DA-820C will work reliably and seamlessly with IEDs as part of a robust substation automation system. In addition, EN 50121-4 compliance confirms that the DA-820C can also work reliably in rail wayside traction power systems.

Proactive Monitoring Utility

Since substation computers are often located at unmanned or remote sites, Moxa provides an easy-to-use utility, Proactive Monitoring, to help TSOs monitor the status of their computers and take preventive maintenance measures. Proactive Monitoring provides a dashboard to track a number of system parameters, such as CPU, memory, and storage usage, as well as the temperature of the CPU and motherboard. Moreover, users can configure the tool based on user-defined criteria to trigger visual or audio alarms via relays and SNMP traps.

DA-820C Series Highlights

• IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and IEC 60255 compliant for substation automation systems
• EN 50121-4 compliant for rail wayside applications
• 7th Generation Intel® Xeon® /Intel® Core™ processor
• 2 DDR4 memory slots; up to 64 GB total capacity
• 4 SSD slots; supports Intel® RST RAID 0/1/5/10
• PRP/HSR, IRIG-B, serial, and GbE connectivity
• 1 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x4, 2 PCIe x1, and 1 PCI slots for expansion cards
• Proactive Monitoring utility

To learn more or download the product datasheet, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/x86-computers/da-820c-series.

For more information on Moxa’s 2U/1U rackmount substation computers, visit:

• DA-682C: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/x86-computers/da-682c-series
• DA-681C: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/x86-computers/da-681c-series

Moxa, an IRIS-certified railway communication solution provider, has launched a new series of high-performance wireless-ready railway computers, the V2406C Series. The V2406C computers are compliant with EN 50155:2017 and EN 50121-4 for railway onboard and wayside applications. Designed for heavy-duty data processing tasks, the V2406C computers are built around an Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Intel® Celeron® high-performance processor and come with up to 32 GB RAM, one mSATA slot, and two hot-swappable HDD/SSD for storage expansion. For reliable connectivity in train-to-ground (T2G) applications, the computers are provided with two mPCIe wireless expansion slots and four SIM-card slots. These help establish redundant LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity, ensuring solid bidirectional communications between a fast-moving train and the wayside applications. In addition, preinstalled QMA cable for wireless modules can help reduce assembly efforts and ensure low RF leakage.

For connecting with onboard and wayside systems and devices, V2406C computers are equipped with a rich set of interfaces including 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 6 DIs, 2 DOs, and 4 USB 3.0 ports. In addition, the V2406C computers provide 1 VGA video output and 1 HDMI output with 4K resolution support.

V2406C Series Highlights

• Fanless design with metal housing
• Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Intel® Celeron® high-performance processor
• 2 hot-swappable 2.5-inch HDD or SSD storage expansion slots
• 1 VGA output and 1 HDMI output (4K resolution)
• 2 M12 X-coded GbE and 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
• 6 DIs, 2 DOs, and 4 USB 3.0 ports
• 2 mPCIe wireless expansion slots for LTE and Wi-Fi and 4 SIM slots
• Isolated M12 A-coded power connector; 24 to 110 VDC
• Compliant with the EN 50121-4 standard and all mandatory test items of the EN 50155 for onboard and wayside applications
• IEC 61373 certified for shock and vibration resistance
• -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) wide-temperature models available

For additional information or to download the product datasheet, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/x86-computers/v2406c-series

The more data points you can connect, the more insights you can leverage. Therefore, the need for rapid and reliable network expansion is crucial to enhancing operational efficiency for industrial applications. With their compact design and rich features that enhance reliability, the EDS-2000-EL and EDS-2000-ML Series are ideal for a variety of industrial applications. The EDS-2000-EL Series is an entry-level unmanaged switch for general automation that is almost as small as a credit card so it can fit in any industrial cabinet, but is still jam-packed with feature sets, such as QoS and BSP, to ensure reliable Ethernet connectivity. With the same features as the EDS-2000-EL Series, the EDS-2000-ML Series is a mainstream-level unmanaged switch for mission-critical automation that is designed with greater versatility, instant relay alarms, flexible mounting options, and dual power inputs to ensure greater reliability in the field. Furthermore, the EDS-2000-ML Series will also comply with various industrial certifications* for applications in key vertical markets. 

EDS-2010-ML/2016-ML/2018-ML Series Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Extra-small footprint for easy placement in control cabinets Enhanced data efficiency via QoS and BSP functions Automatic warnings for power and port failures Up to 2 Gigabit combo ports for fast and flexible uplinks Three mounting options for flexible DIN-rail installation Industry-certified for use in mission-critical applications* * IECEx, C1D2, ATEX Zone 2, and DNV GL will be available in Q4, 2020.

To learn more about the EDS-2000 Series industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches, visit:
https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-ethernet/eds-2000-industrial-unmanaged-switches/index.htm

The MDS-G4000 switches emerged victorious from the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2020 category out of more than 6,500 submissions thanks to its outstanding quality design. The MDS-G4000 Series stood out from the competition with its ultra-compact size, robust housing, and convenient tool-free module installation design. This award again shows Moxa’s continuous commitment to deliver products that fulfill application requirements while striking an optimal balance between flexibility, reliability, and ease of use.

Flexible Port Combinations for Future Expansion and Convenient Installation

As industrial networks continue to expand, the MDS-G4000 Series offers five types of 4-port media interface type modules and two types of power modules to mix and match, delivering the flexibility necessary to connect the increasing volume of different devices. The ultra-compact size, together with DIN-rail, wall-, and rack-mounting* options provide additional installation versatility when deploying the MDS-G4000 Series in challenging industrial environments such as inside machines and in narrow underground and outdoor cabinets. 
*Rack-mounting is only available for the MDS-G4028 Series.

24/7 Network Connectivity and Industry-certified Reliability

The tool-free, hot-swappable module design allows on-site personnel to add and replace modules effortlessly without shutting down the switch. The MDS-G4000 Series features a highly durable die-cast frame and resilient modules that can withstand shocking of up to 30G in force, enabling solid performance in harsh environments. These modular switches also meet the strict requirements of industrial certifications for power substation automation systems (IEC 61850-3*, IEEE 1613), railway wayside applications (EN 50121-4), oil and gas applications (ATEX* and C1D2*), and intelligent transportation systems (NEMA TS2). By merging next-level versatility with enhanced reliability, the MDS-G4000 Series offers a single expandable platform that provides 24/7 operations. 
*IEC 61850-3 Edition 2 Class 1, ATEX Zone 2, and C1D2 certifications will be available in Q4 2020.

Intuitive Web Interface and MXview Network Monitoring Software

The MDS-G4000 switches feature a user-friendly web interface that helps you search switch functions and perform configurations with ease. In addition, the streamlined HTML5-based interface ensures the same seamless user experience whether you are using a laptop, tablet, or phone. Meanwhile, Moxa’s MXview software makes it easier than ever to monitor operations of the MDS-G4000 Series switches on your network in real-time. If there is a problem with a switch, MXview will immediately notify you of the problem and the affected switch’s location to perform on-site troubleshooting quickly and efficiently.

MDS-G4000 Series Highlights

• Hundreds of port combinations using five types of 4-port media modules and two power modules
• Hot-swappable interface and power modules for uninterrupted operations
• 3 mounting options and a compact size to fit different installation requirements
• Rugged die-cast housing for use in harsh environments
• HTML5-based web interface for a consistent user experience across different devices

Moxa has also adopted a number of policies to protect our employees from the risk of infection. These measures include increased sanitation standards in all working areas, suspending all international business travel until further notice, cancelling all nonessential group events, providing employees with options to work remotely, and enabling employees with mobile work tools and capabilities.

Furthermore, Moxa is concerned about the health of its customers, and urges them to take special care with regards to their well-being during this critical period, as good health is one of the most critical building blocks of a long-lasting relationship.

Note: Moxa will update the statement according to the latest information.

The OpenChain Project aims to build trust in open source by making open source license compliance simpler and more consistent across supplies chains. The OpenChain Specification defines inflection points in business workflows where a compliance process, policy, or training should exist to minimize the potential for errors and maximize the efficiency of bringing solutions to the market. The OpenChain Specification is being prepared for submission to ISO and evolve from a de facto standard into a formal standard.

“Moxa is thrilled to join the OpenChain Project to demonstrate our commitment in supporting open source compliance standard,” said Andy Cheng, President of Strategic Business Unit at Moxa. “Moxa has been a strong supporter of the Linux Foundation for some of its important projects such as Civil Infrastructure Project (CIP) for long-term support Linux distribution. We are now looking forward to working closely with the OpenChain community for industry standards of open source compliance.”

As a Platinum member, Moxa will be the first Taiwan-based company to join the OpenChain’s board, expanding the project’s reach across multiple industries. An array of industry-leading companies have already joined the Platinum membership program, including ARM Holdings, Bosch, Cisco, Comcast, Facebook, Fujitsu, Google, Hitachi, Microsoft, Panasonic, Qualcomm, Siemens, Sony, Toshiba, Toyota, Uber, and Western Digital.

“We have been working with Moxa for a considerable period of time as Moxa has actively participated in OpenChain community during its key growth phase over the last two years,” said Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “Our announcement today underlines the commitment on all our parts to further deepening collaboration and understanding. When we have a great opportunity in 2020 to build incredible bridges across the Mandarin-speaking world to ensure great open source compliance, I believe Moxa is a critical, timely partner to help us accomplish this goal.”

About the OpenChain Project

The OpenChain Project builds trust in open source by making open source license compliance simpler and more consistent. The OpenChain Specification defines a core set of requirements every quality compliance program must satisfy. The OpenChain Curriculum provides the educational foundation for open source processes and solutions, whilst meeting a key requirement of the OpenChain Specification. OpenChain Conformance allows organizations to display their adherence to these requirements. The result is that open source license compliance becomes more predictable, understandable, and efficient for participants of the software supply chain.

About The Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation is the organization of choice for the world’s top developers and companies to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development and industry adoption. Together with the worldwide open source community, it is solving the hardest technology problems by creating the largest shared technology investment in history. Founded in 2000, The Linux Foundation today provides tools, training and events to scale any open source project, which together deliver an economic impact not achievable by any one company. More information can be found at www.linuxfoundation.org.

The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see our trademark usage page: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/trademark-usage.

Wireless Ready

The UC-8200 computers provide built-in cellular connectivity to LTE Cat. 4 networks with dual SIM slots for redundancy and integrated GPS for location tracking; Wi-Fi connectivity can be enabled via expansion modules. To speed up the time to market, Moxa provides a management utility for programmers to quickly configure cellular functions on the computers. Wireless compatibility with regional carriers is ensured through RF type approvals such as FCC, IC, PTCRB, RED, RCM, and NCC*.

Versatile Connectivity

IIoT gateways play an important role in collecting data from edge devices and transferring field data to a cloud database. Featuring a wide range of communication interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet ports, RS-232/422/485 serial ports, CAN port, and DI/DOs, these IIoT gateways make it easy to connect your existing field equipment to the cloud.

Designed for Harsh Environments and Remote Sites

In demanding applications, such as solar energy, oil and gas, or water and wastewater management, computers are often deployed in extreme hot or cold temperatures with high exposure to dust and explosive atmospheres. With their fanless design and a -40 to 85°C wide operating temperature range (-40 to 70°C with LTE enabled), the UC-8200 computers are built to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments. The computers are also C1D2, ATEX Zone 2, and IECEx certified*, making them suitable for deployment in hazardous environments with explosive atmospheres.

Long-term Hardware and Software Support

The UC series computers are backed with an industry-leading 5-year hardware warranty and 10-year Moxa Industrial Linux support that includes improvements and security updates to deliver the reliability and stability required for long-term industrial deployments.

Learn More

For more information and product details, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/arm-based-computers/uc-8200-series

To learn more about UC series Arm-based computers, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-computing/arm-linux-iiot-edge-gateway-portal/index.htm

*Certification process is underway.

In addition, these gateways support our powerful OnCell Central Manager software to easily configure and manage a high volume of OnCell cellular gateways over cellular networks including remotely rebooting and performing firmware upgrades.

Low Power Consumption Enables Solar-powered Battery Operation

The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 Series provides two standby modes to reduce power consumption when the device is idle, enabling it to operate using solar-powered batteries. The sleep mode effectively reduces the power consumption to less than 2 watts and supports wake-up through either SMS or a preconfigured schedule. Meanwhile, the hibernation mode further lowers the power consumption to less than 40 milliwatts and supports wake-up through a preconfigured schedule.

Uninterrupted Connectivity and Secure Wireless

The compact OnCell 3120-LTE-1 gateways feature our exclusive GuaranLink technology designed to detect cellular connection issues, such as an unresponsive base station, and automatically trigger a recovery process to restore the connection. VPN communication is available in both master and client mode with support for site-to-site security protocols, such as OpenVPN, GRE, and IPSec to help you easily establish secure connections between two networks and improve data security. In addition, the gateways have enhanced security features based on the IEC 62443 standard to offer all-around network protection.

OnCell 3120-LTE-1 Series Highlights

• Low power consumption suitable for solar-powered applications
• GuaranLink technology for uninterrupted cellular connectivity
• Secure VPN connections through IPSec, GRE, and OpenVPN protocols
• Rugged hardware design suitable for hazardous locations (ATEX Zone 2/IECEx)
• Dual SIM support for cellular redundancy

As system availability is often the most important consideration for OT systems, network operators are seeking a more effective and less-impact approach to prevent operations from being affected by cyberthreats and attacks to ensure maximum system availability. Nowadays, the prevelance of cybersecurity incidents have urged governments to pass laws that require industries such as power, energy, transportation, and critical manufacturing to implement cybersecurity countermeasures into their industrial control systems, especially for critical network infrastructure. Furthermore, companies in the manufacturing sector have started to enhance the security of their industrial networks to avoid loss of revenue or damage to their reputations. To that end, industrial network security has become a major concern that has driven OT and IT departments to work together to find a holistic solution.

“We believe that the optimal way to orchestrate Industrial Network Defense Solution is to leverage the joint forces of both OT and IT expertise,” said Samuel Chiu, General Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Networking Business Group. “With a long and proven track record in industrial networking and protocol expertise, we are excited to enhance industrial network infrastructure with an OT-IT integrated security solution that offers additional defenses to industrial networks and protects the networks beyond just offering network visibility and detection of potential threats.”

Having foreseen the rising demands for industrial network security, Moxa has devoted significant resources towards developing industrial networking devices, such as secure routers and Ethernet switches, with enhanced security features based on the IEC 62443 standard. In addition to this, Moxa has developed the Industrial Network Defense Solution, which includes IT technologies such as an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and approaches their uses for industrial applications. This allows customers to effectively detect and prevent malicious network behaviors that occur either inside OT networks or from the Internet.

Moxa’s Industrial Network Defense Solution includes industrial IPS/IDS, industrial next-generation firewalls, and security management software, which collectively provides:

• Advanced Network Protection

With the deployment of IPS/IDS technologies on industrial networks, users can protect critical assets by blocking and containing Internet worms and minimize the possibility of Trojan attacks through whitelisting and segmentation.

• OT-IT Integration

Moxa’s PacketGuard technology can recognize widely used industrial protocols to prevent intrusions and other malicious network behavior that may hinder network operations.

• Centralized Security Management

An overview of cyberactivity that allows users to filter issues and automatically provides virtual patching to industrial IPS/IDS devices and industrial next-generation firewalls to ensure that networking devices are updated and protected now and in the future.

“Moxa is devoted to developing our connectivity product portfolio with built-in security features for our customers to develop secure network infrastructure,” said Li Peng, Product Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Network Security Business Unit. “With a solid foundation in industrial networking, our new Industrial Network Defense Solution has brought a holistic OT-IT security platform to our OT customers. We will be continuously developing our solutions to meet user demands across various industrial applications.”

The core components of the Moxa Industrial Network Defense Solution will be rolling out starting in the first Quarter of 2020. For more information about Moxa’s industrial network security solution, please visit www.moxa.com/Security.

About Moxa Industrial Network Security
With an ongoing commitment to protecting the connectivity of industrial environments, Moxa has invested in developing security hardened networking devices, including secure routers and Ethernet switches. In light of the increasing cyberthreats facing industrial networks, Moxa has enhanced its network security portfolio with Industrial Network Defense Solution, which was co-developed with its technology partner–TXOne Networks. The purpose of this joint venture between Moxa and Trend Micro is to utilize the best of Moxa’s OT experience and Trend Micro’s IT experience to build advanced technologies that help accelerate the transition of the industrial world to secure automation architectures.

“As IoT will herald new products and services for consumers, IIoT will do the same in reshaping industrial production,” said Keith Bergelt, Chief Executive Officer of Open Invention Network. “The vast majority of IoT and IIoT platforms use embedded Linux. The mountains of data produced by these devices are processed using OSS solutions like Hadoop, running on x86 machines servers that have Linux. IoT and its key innovations rely heavily on open source. We greatly appreciate Moxa’s leadership in joining OIN and supporting patent non-aggression in Linux and adjacent open source technologies.”

“With the IIoT reshaping what is possible in industrial settings—improving productivity, enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing customer choice—we view Linux and other open source projects as key enablers in the IIoT,” said Peter Kohlschmidt, Chief Technology Officer at Moxa. “The success of the IIoT is predicated on the ability to connect and manage widely distributed sensors and devices across numerous vertical industries, and compute the data effectively on an industrial scale. We help our customers by developing innovative industrial-grade Linux distribution that enables them to accomplish these activities. By joining OIN, we are demonstrating our commitment to building an interoperable industrial-grade open source platform for providing secure, reliable, and sustainable features, and supporting it with a pledge of patent non-aggression.”

OIN’s community practices patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies by cross-licensing Linux System patents to one another on a royalty-free basis. Patents owned by OIN are similarly licensed royalty-free to any organization that agrees not to assert its patents against the Linux System. The OIN license can be signed online at http://www.j-oin.net/.

About Open Invention Network

Open Invention Network (OIN) is the largest patent non-aggression community in history and supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software (OSS). Patent non-aggression in core technologies is a cultural norm within OSS, so that the litmus test for authentic behavior in the OSS community includes OIN membership. Funded by Google, IBM, NEC, Philips, Red Hat, Sony, SUSE, and Toyota, OIN has more than 3,000 community members and owns more than 1,300 global patents and applications. The OIN patent license and member cross-licenses are available royalty-free to any party that joins the OIN community. For more information, visit http://www.openinventionnetwork.com.

Deliver Your I/O Data to the Cloud, Quickly and Securely

With more and more field devices being connected to the industrial IoT (Internet of Things), the need to keep all those “things” continuously connected to the Internet has put a premium on network devices that can stay connected, without needing an IT engineer to reboot the devices when they crash unexpectedly. Although data is the most important aspect of any I/O application, before the data can be used, it must be extracted from all sorts of industrial sensors and devices. This is often a cumbersome and time-consuming task, not to mention a drain on engineering resources. “Moxa’s ioThinx 4500 Series advanced modular controllers and I/Os are IIoT-ready modular controllers and I/Os that feature programmable language capability, cloud connectivity, high computing power for precision control, and system-wide cybersecurity,” said Austin Lin, Product Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Data Acquisition and Control Division. “Tailor-made for IIoT applications, the compact, intelligent, and secure ioThinx 4500 Series advanced modular controllers and I/Os provide I/O-to-cloud connectivity and IT/OT protocol convergence”.

ioThinx 4533 Advanced Modular Controller

• Cloud connectivity: Save field-site data to the cloud with the built-in Azure/AWS/Alibaba SDK library and streamline your operations with OPC UA to SCADA capability.
• Precision control: Achieve a balance between control and computing in one device by using a real-time OS to prioritize application settings.
• Programming language: Supports a variety of programming languages, including Python and C/C++.
• System-wide cybersecurity design: Systematic Security Protection can be applied to the hardware, OS, and library layer to help users mitigate cybersecurity threats.

ioThinx 4510 Advanced Modular Remote I/O

• Cloud connectivity: Supports MQTT protocols that can be connected to the cloud with a reasonable number of mouse clicks. If you are using a web HMI or NMS for data supervision on a private cloud, you can make the connection using a RESTful API or SNMP, respectively.
• Auto reconfiguration: Making a few simple changes requires no reconfiguration effort. Simply fine tune the modules you want to change, and keep the others as is.
• Cybersecurity: Secure design that follows the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) concept and is compliant with IEC 62443 level 1.

Get Started With the ioThinx lloT Starter Kit

The ioThinx IIoT Starter Kit has everything you need to set up and test your IT/OT cloud applications. The starter kit includes an ioThinx 4510 advanced modular remote I/O device and an I/O board for IIoT applications. Since no wiring is required, you can set up MQTT, RESTful API, SNMP, and Modbus connections in a few simple steps.

“Moxa has been one of the initial supporters of the OPC Foundation Field Level Communications (FLC) initiative, and has been working ambitiously with key players in the automation industry including acontis, B&R. Additionally Moxa is a partner of the CLPA and has been working with one of the key players–Mitsubishi Electric. Our goal is to push innovative technologies like TSN to help ensure that industrial automation applications of the future operate under a truly unified infrastructure,” said Andy Cheng, President of the Strategic Business Unit at Moxa. “We’re thrilled with our live demo that showcases devices from multiple machine providers that use different protocols but are operating on a unified TSN infrastructure. We believe this will be the future for automation applications.”

Based on our collaboration with other leading players in the TSN ecosystem, our solution offers a unified network infrastructure that supports critical and non-critical package transmissions across a converged network. The unified network can also support applications that require high bandwidth, real-time communications, and high levels of determinism and performance e.g. motion control tasks. Thanks to our TSN solution, it is much easier to build a futureproof automation network infrastructure with high flexibility. Furthermore, it allows owners to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) as the infrastructure is easy to maintain.

"The unique proposition of the solution is that it enables more flexible industrial network management together with standardized OPC UA over TSN for communications at all levels including controller-to-controller and controller-to-field devices," explained Stefan Bina, Product Manager of Industrial IoT Network Solutions at B&R Industrial Automation GmbH. “Through close collaboration with our partner Moxa, who bring their extensive industrial Ethernet and networking expertise, B&R and Moxa can help ensure that configuration takes place on a truly unified platform, which opens up new and exciting possibilities for factories in the future.”

“In light of the convergence of OT and IT networks, Mitsubishi Electric is implementing CC-Link IE TSN across their Factory Automation portfolio. This will guarantee the quality of services on the OT and IT layers using a standard Ethernet infrastructure and effectively enable the convergence. The collaboration with Moxa on a pioneering TSN unified network infrastructure that integrates our CC-Link IE TSN devices for IIoT communication is strengthening our strategy to enable this convergence." said Hartmut Pütz, President of Factory Automation, Mitsubishi Electric Europe.

Moreover, it is often noted throughout the industry that edge intelligence coupled with real-time networking capabilities is an essential requirement when developing factories of the future as it facilitates edge analytics and edge controllers and optimizes the construction of systems. By collaborating with its partners, Moxa has integrated edge intelligence into this TSN solution.

“Moxa plays an important role connecting all of the devices in a TSN solution, and acontis’ TSN software preserves real-time capability up to the application layer when sending and receiving data from the hardware. The end result of this cooperation is intelligent, deterministic networking at the edge of the network,” explained Stefan Zintgraf, General Manager at acontis technologies GmbH.

In addition to demonstrating TSN solutions at its booth (Hall 9, Booth 231), Moxa will also participate in joint demonstrations with the organizations listed below throughout the show floor of SPS 2019:

• acontis technologies GmbH (Hall 5, Booth 418)
• CC Link Partner Association (CLPA) (Hall 5, Booth 106)
• Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) (Hall 5, Booth 306)
• EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) (Hall 5, Booth 310)
• Grossenbacher Systeme AG (Hall 7, Booth 581)
• Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) Testbed (Hall 6, Booth 360)
• Labs Network Industrie 4.0 Testbed at OPC Foundation (Hall 5, Booth 347)
• Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. (Hall 7 Booth 391)

Moxa’s Commitment to the Development of Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) Technologies

Moxa has always been passionate about building innovative industrial connectivity technologies and solutions. As part of our commitment to developing TSN technologies, Moxa has participated in four of the world’s most significant TSN interoperability testbeds to help ensure that the solution was stable and reliable before going to market. In addition, Moxa is one of the initial members of the OPC Foundation Field Level Communications (FLC) Steering Committee. Moxa has cooperated with our partners to actively enable the TSN network solution. Moxa will continue to participate in the evolution of TSN technologies and ensure our customers have unified, open, and standard Ethernet infrastructures.

Easily Integrated Into IT and OT Systems

MXview supports a web widget that provides a URL for users to integrate MXview into SCADA systems and other web-based applications. In addition to integrating MXview into OT applications, MXview now supports RESTful API, which provides IT engineers with more options to manage and control their industrial networks with their own dashboard to reduce maintenance effort.

Supports Management of Multiple Sites

MXview now offers a centralized monitoring approach for up to 10 different sites that have a maximum of 2,000 network devices per site. “MXview is a scalable network management tool developed to deal with the expanding industrial network requirements of the IIoT,” said Theo Lai, Product Manager at Moxa.

User-friendly Interface

In order to simplify network management, MXview allows users to get the information they require from the main control dashboard. “We developed the latest version of MXview with two goals in mind: to make network management easier and to ensure that the software is easy-to-use,” said Theo Lai. MXview provides a one-page dashboard that allows users to quickly check the status of the network and uses a web-based software design that allows devices on industrial networks to be monitored via a web browser. Furthermore, the interface of MXview supports six languages, including English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, German, and Japanese.

About MXview Industrial Network Management Software

• Easily integrated into third-party applications with a web widget and RESTful API interface.
• Central management of device monitoring, configurations, and firmware for 10 different sites with 20,000 devices.
• The network dashboard provides a convenient way to check the network status.
• Discovers and visualizes network devices and physical connections automatically.
• Multiple options for events and notifications with self-defined thresholds and durations.

Learn More

To learn more about MXview industrial network management software, please visit the product page, or download the free version.

This industry-university cooperation is also expected to be a cradle of fostering talents, specializing in crucial technologies of future industrial networking. Furthermore, this collaboration aims to further advance the influence of academic research in networking and communications in industrial applications and to bring university students into the fold of the global application market of industrial networking and communications. 

“Partnering with an industry leader in industrial networking and communications such as Moxa to establish a collaborative laboratory that focuses on forward-looking research in promising networking technologies, such as TSN, serves as a catalyst for our research efforts, and helps us understand the crucial areas in the evolution of industrial networking technologies,” said Dr. Ai-Chun Pang, a professor at the Graduate Institute of Networking and Multimedia and Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, NTU. “The cooperation will demonstrate the influence of our research on the industry and also help our college students envision the developing landscape of the future industrial networking, which provides them many opportunities in their career development.”

“The drivers for business transformation brought by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 have made promising networking technologies extremely important for the next-generation industrial networking,” said Andy Cheng, president of Strategic Business Unit for Moxa. “TSN, a critical advancement for the current standard Ethernet, is expected to benefit a tremendous number of industries in the near future, and will become basic knowledge for engineers, technicians, and skilled workers. With more than 30 years of OT expertise in different use cases and know-how of tackling critical issues in the brownfield, we are uniquely positioned to partner with NTU to foster talents for the next-generation industrial networking, as well as to accelerate the development and implementation of versatile TSN-enabled solutions.”

By 2023, 20 billion devices instrumented with sensors, actuators, and embedded computing capabilities will be connected, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report (June 2018). A network is the important infrastructure that supports different application requirements and different deployment situations in a vast range of industry sectors and associated industry-specific applications steered by the IIoT and Industry 4.0. Taking this into consideration, a TSN network has become even more important as it enables interoperability among different networks and uniform mechanisms for synchronizing distributed clocks in the network. The market size for TSN solutions is expected to be significantly bigger than the current market for all industrial Ethernet solutions combined together.

* Ericsson Mobility Report, June 2018, https://www.ericsson.com/en/mobility-report

Various OT-to-cloud Combinations

Moxa’s NPort IA(W)5000A-I/O Series collects your serial or I/O data, and its MGate 5105-MB-EIP Series collects EtherNet/IP and Modbus RTU/TCP data, transmitting the data to public cloud services, such as Microsoft Azure and Alibaba Cloud, or private cloud services through generic MQTT protocols.

Easy Connectivity Between the Field and Cloud

Moxa’s serial device servers and protocol gateways feature intuitive user interfaces that complete settings configurations within a few steps. Moreover, the solutions also support diagnostics tools to help users easily identify connection problems so that devices can get connected to the cloud simply and quickly.

Avoid Packet Loss Due to Unstable Connections

Unstable connections happen from time to time. Moxa’s solutions can help you avoid packet loss when connections are unstable. The solutions support connection loss buffer to queue the incoming data from field devices when connections are unstable. Those data will be transmitted when the connection is back on track.

Learn More

To learn more about Moxa’s serial device servers NPort IA5000A-I/O Series, NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series, and protocol gateways MGate 5105-MB-EIP Series, visit our microsite.

With the OPC UA FLC initiative, the OPC Foundation aims to build an open, unified, standards-based communication solution for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) by extending OPC UA from sensors in the field to IT systems or the cloud, which will provide vendors independent end-to-end interoperability of their field level devices, including sensors, actuators, controllers and cloud addresses—all requirements of industrial automation. The OPC Foundation will showcase the rapid and successful market advancements of the TSN standard at Hannover Messe on April 1-5, 2019 at the OPC Foundation booth (Hall 9, Stand A11).

“We are so proud to be part of the new initiative of the OPC Foundation. It is the first-ever joint undertaking by the big players in the automation industry under the auspices of the OPC Foundation to build TSN technologies for future industrial automation systems based on a truly unified infrastructure,” said Andy Cheng, President of the Strategic Business Unit at Moxa. “Moxa has committed to collaborating with customers and key industry players to drive innovation, industry standards, proof of concepts, testbeds, and the successful implementation of advanced technologies.”

“Moxa’s valuable knowledge and great portfolio of industrial switches for the vast OPC UA TSN ecosystem, covering all the way from sensors to the cloud, are very helpful for our market to realize a truly unified infrastructure for future automation networking,” said Stefan Schönegger, Vice President of Product Strategy & Innovation at B&R Industrial Automation.

The OPC UA FLC initiative has also gained the support from all of the TSN testbeds of the Edge Computing Consortium (ECC), the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), and Labs Network Industry 4.0 (LNI 4.0) with regard to the FLC activities to adopt “one TSN”, which will be demonstrated at Hanover Messe at the respective booth of the three consortia.

Moxa has participated in all these testbeds to showcase the interoperability of Moxa’s TSN switches with the devices of other vendors in one standard Ethernet-based network infrastructure. This interoperability can be instrumental in the future of industrial automation by opening up the possibilities brought by the IIoT and Industry 4.0.

Apart from ambitious collaboration with the major industry players to drive innovative connectivity technologies and industry standards, Moxa, with its well-rooted expertise in industrial networking and protocols, and extensive technical research in TSN switching functions, is uniquely positioned to release the white paper: How Time-Sensitive Networking Is Revolutionizing Industrial Automation , which gives a holistic view on how the full benefits of TSN have already played out to fulfill smart manufacturing, and how the prevalent ecosystem that exists today can make TSN the future foundation of industrial networking.

Read Moxa’s TSN white paper: How Time-Sensitive Networking Is Revolutionizing Industrial Automation to learn:

• How smart manufacturing and the IIoT require deterministic networking and real-time communications for industrial applications over high-bandwidth, low-latency networks
• How traditional best-effort Ethernet networks are evolving into Time-Sensitive Networks that enable deterministic services on standard Ethernet technologies
• How international standards organizations and device vendors, such as Moxa, are collaborating to make TSN the future foundation of industrial networking

One of the main benefits of the OPC UA protocol is that it unifies communications from sensors to the cloud, but it has limitations when dealing with complex processes that require real-time transmission. Time-sensitive networking (TSN) is a set of standards developed by the IEEE 802.1 TSN Task Group that add determinism to standard Ethernet in order to guarantee a consistent level of service on large networks that transmit mission-critical data. OPC UA over TSN gives the OPC UA communication standard real-time capabilities and deterministic network behavior, which is exactly what customers embracing Industry 4.0 need－a unified network infrastructure based on an open standard that allows data from different machines and controllers to be captured, transmitted, and communicated for better collaboration. This will be instrumental for the manufacturing industry, as it not only reduces overall costs, but also creates more room for innovation.

Moxa is a leading solution provider for the industrial communication sector, and we are actively participating in the evolution of TSN technologies, paving the way to Industry 4.0 with unified network infrastructures for our customers.

Read the joint position paper–OPC UA TSN, A New Solution for Industrial Communication, to see what Moxa and other industrial experts have to say.

Various Protocol Conversions

Moxa’s MGate 5114 Series comes with multiple protocol conversion combinations that can fulfill various communication requirements. It supports several commonly used protocols in power-grid applications, including Modbus RTU/ASCII, Modbus TCP, IEC 60870-5-101, and IEC 60870-5-104 protocols.

Easy Configurations Within Five Steps

Setting up protocol gateways between two different communication protocols can be a complex task. Our MGate 5114 series of protocol gateways features an easy-to-use wizard tool that is designed with user-friendly interfaces, helping engineers to finish the configuration fast and easy within five steps.

Fast Troubleshooting

When errors occur in a system, finding root cases can be difficult from different communication protocols. The traffic monitoring tools and complete diagnostic information for both Ethernet and serial data that the MGate 5114 supports can make the troubleshooting fast and easy.

Learn More

To learn more about Moxa’s MGate 5114 series of protocol gateways, visit our microsite or download the application note.

Due to the limited number of public IP addresses available, most cellular service providers only offer private IP addresses for connecting mobile devices to the Internet. The problem this presents is that by their very nature private IP addresses are hidden from the Internet as a whole. This means that a cellular device on a private network cannot be managed or accessed directly from a host PC outside that network. This is where OnCell Central Manager comes in. OnCell Central Manger is installed on a machine configured with a public IP address, and then acts as a go-between between your cellular devices and general Internet devices. Since OnCell Central Manager can see both your cellular devices and Internet devices, you will be able to monitor and manage your cellular devices over the Internet.

An alternative way of dealing with this private IP problem is to use VPN technology. VPN solutions, however, involve more overhead since they need to encrypt data for security purposes. This can put a strain on cellular networks, since only limited bandwidth is available. Moxa's OnCell Central Manager offers an optimal solution that saves valuable network bandwidth. By providing a central point of access to remote devices, OnCell Central Manager gives you the most comprehensive set of remote monitoring functions by allowing you to configure, manage, and control your devices over the Internet. More information about OnCell Central Manager is available on Moxa's global website at https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-network-infrastructure/cellular-gateways-routers-modems/cellular-management-software/oncell-central-manager. Email inquiries can be sent to info@moxa.com.

The vision of TSN technology is to deliver critical data to the right place at the right time in a converged and large-scale IIoT network, realizing the dream of mass customization for the manufacturing industry while going beyond reducing overall costs in order to change production on the fly. Moxa will demonstrate use cases in a unified, standard Ethernet infrastructure with guaranteed Quality of Service and deterministic low-latency environments at its booth (Hall 9, Booth 231), including in-machine-to-supervisory real-time communication, machine-to-machine real-time communication, and in-machine latency-guaranteed communication based on standard Ethernet.

Moxa will also participate through various technology and standard groups, such as Edge Computing Consortium (ECC), Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), Labs Network Industry 4.0 (LNI 4.0) and Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG), in interoperability demonstrations at the trade show. All the demonstrations showcase the interoperability of Moxa’s TSN switches with other vendors’ devices in one standard Ethernet-based network infrastructure that can build the future of industrial automation and open up the possibilities brought by the IIoT and Industry 4.0.

“To evolve transformative technologies that can benefit businesses and society as a whole, Moxa has been ambitiously collaborating with key industry players to drive innovations, industry standards, proof of concepts, testbeds, and the successful commercialization of the technology compliant to constantly evolving standards to meet perpetual growth in demand for connectivity and bandwidth,” said Andy Cheng, President of the Strategic Business Unit at Moxa.

As part of its ongoing commitment to building innovative industrial connectivity technologies and solutions, Moxa has been actively participating in three of the world’s most significant TSN interoperability testbeds built by ECC, IIC and LNI 4.0 respectively. Through these activities in the testbeds, Moxa can rigorously test TSN interoperability and ensure that the developing implementation is stable and reliable before going to market.

"We are excited to have the industrial Ethernet and networking expertise that Moxa brings to the TSN community,” said Todd Walter, Host of Americas IIC TSN Testbed and Chief Marketing Manager at National Instruments. “Our customers need an open and interoperable ecosystem of TSN-enabled devices. The investments and participation from Moxa in activities such as the IIC TSN for Flexible Manufacturing Testbed will help ensure Ethernet switch interoperability.”

"Moxa as a partner to EPSG brings very valuable knowledge and great products for the vast OPC UA TSN ecosystem, covering all the way from sensors to the cloud,” said Stefan Schönegger, General Manager of Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) and Vice President of Product Strategy & Innovation at B&R Industrial Automation. “At this year’s SPS, Moxa is participating in our joint demonstration that open and standardized protocols and OPC UA TSN come together to create open network infrastructure for real-time communication in the IIoT while leveraging the cost benefits of standard Ethernet hardware.”

Besides providing TSN demonstrations at its booth (Hall 9, Booth 231), Moxa will also participate in the joint demonstrations with the leading organizations listed below throughout the show floor.

• Edge Computing Consortium (ECC) OPC UA TSN Testbed at Fraunhofer (Hall 6, Booth143) -
• Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) (Hall 5, Booth 306)
• EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) (Hall 5, Booth 310)
• Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) Testbed (Hall 6, Booth 360)
• Labs Network Industrie 4.0 Testbed at OPC Foundation (Hall 5, Booth 347)
• Joint demo by Intel, KUKA, TTTech and Moxa at Intel (Hall 5, Booth 350)

Historically, within industrial environments Information Technology (IT), and Operations Technology (OT), have operated within industrial organizations as isolated and independent networks, with different teams, objectives and requirements. Organizations are full of machinery and devices that were not originally designed for the connectivity to the corporate network, which means they often lack the ability to be easily updated or patched for security measures. There is a critical need to secure these devices, identify clear ongoing ownership and to provide a holistic view across the broadening attack surface within enterprises.

Trend Micro, majority owner in TXOne Networks, identified the potential challenges faced by IIoT stakeholders early on and has been working on several fronts to secure the entire ecosystem, from data center to device. Moxa Inc brings more than 30 years of experience in industrial networking and protocol expertise. TXOne Networks combines these strengths and responds to the growing security needs of the industrial industry, such as smart factories that require a unified solution for delivering deeper visibility into both devices and protocols. These complicated environments are made up of multiple layers requiring protection that sits in and between IT and OT. The responsibility for the security of these combined layers is traditionally unclear.

“I’m excited about this venture and how Trend Micro continues to take diverse yet focused growth steps that allow our teams to remain concentrated on our core strengths while giving room to better serve our customers and advance into new markets,” said Eva Chen, chief executive officer for Trend Micro. “Partnering with Moxa will combine more than 60 years of expertise to accelerate our ability to view and secure the extended enterprise including these important but often overlooked OT environments.”

TXOne Networks will build security gateways, endpoint agents and network segmentation to secure, control, and provide visibility of operational technology and equipment. Unlike some solutions focused solely on protecting assets closest to the IT layer via detection, TXOne Networks has expertise closest to the OT layer and will provide proactive, timely and easily implemented solutions to secure the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) world.

In addition to investing intellectual capital, funds and dedicated headcount, each parent company lends complementary channel expertise. Trend Micro brings an IT channel partner strength while Moxa brings an OT channel partner strength and together these reinforce the business model and geographic territory targets. TXOne Networks will be led by Dr. Terence Liu, Trend Micro Vice President and former CEO of Broadweb. With experience building both products and teams, Dr. Liu will bring nearly 20 years of security product expertise to this new team.

“With this joint venture, Moxa and Trend Micro will position TXOne Networks as a global leader in the industry to create effective IIoT security solutions that help ensure IIoT applications and critical infrastructures are secure,” said Andy Cheng, Strategic Business Unit President for Moxa Inc. “We are excited about the partnership, and industrial automation customers around the globe will be able to reap the benefits of having a holistic OT/IT security solution to protect assets and reduce operational risk.

TXOne solutions also will enable OT customers to optimize network infrastructure for more IIoT opportunities by benefiting from Moxa’s expertise in building reliable networks to bring more legacy and disparate networks into on industry-grade Ethernet backbone and raising the security level of the entire network’s communication to help customers drive nonstop productivity and cost reduction. Professional services will also be provided including security risk assessment, security breach response, and access to threat intelligence from Trend Micro Research and its Zero Day Initiative (ZDI).

“In a world where attacks are getting more persistent and sophisticated, while organizations are struggling with skills shortage and alert fatigue, these two groups are joining forces to successfully secure enterprises around the globe,” said Dr. Terence Liu, General Manager, TXOne Networks. “I am excited at the opportunities and challenges this team will tackle in the months and years to come.”

“We see more and more demand from OT and IT users alike who want to retrieve I/O data from field devices and then push the data to a private cloud and public cloud. However, most of the modular I/Os in the market are not user-friendly enough, especially for IT users,” noted Austin Lin, Product Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Data Acquisition & Control Division. “Therefore we developed the ioThinx 4510 by leveraging an IT concept in the design of an OT product in order to remove barriers in the OT world for IT users. We bring our core competence and experience in connectivity to the design of our new ioThinx product line, bridging the IT and OT worlds to tap into the IIoT.”

The ioThinx 4510 also addresses great difficulties for OT and IT users. For modular remote I/O setups, one of the greatest difficulties is duplicating configuration settings to the current modules with different module combinations. After adding, moving, or deleting one of the modules, the configuration of the unchanged modules, including the Modbus address and RESTful APIs to the upper software, needs to be reconfigured. Now, users don’t need to worry about it.

IT and OT Protocols in One Device

The ioThinx 4510 supports the most commonly used protocols, including Modbus TCP for OT operations as well as SNMPv3 and RESTful API for IT operations. The ioThinx 4510 retrieves and converts I/O data to any of these protocols simultaneously to fulfill a variety of protocol applications in one device, helping users stock fewer product types and variants, and ultimately streamlining their suppliers.

Intuitive Web Configuration Tool with GUI Design

The ioThinx 4510 is designed with an intuitive web configuration tool that supports module/channel unique name. Simply put, the configuration settings, including Modbus address/RESTful channel name to SCADA, will correspond with the specific module. No matter whether users change the module sequence, add, or remove modules, they are not required to do any reconfiguration. They just need to configure the newly added module. What’s more, the modular web configuration tool includes UI design features such as drag-and-drop, so users can tweak the I/O sequence and types intuitively. The feature also applies to Modbus TCP and Restful API protocols.

Built-In Modbus Gateway

The ioThinx 4510 is not just a modular I/O, but also designed with a build-in Modbus gateway. It supports Modbus RTU Master to help users collect field-site data from serial devices and convert the serial data to different protocols, e.g., Modbus TCP, SNMPv3, and RESTful. This two-in-one design reduces system complexity, the amount of space required in the network topology, and overall installation time.

Moxa’s IIoT Edge Gateway also integrates Moxa’s industrial protocol expertise, offers 10-year long-term Linux support, and facilitates optimized device management for large-scale deployments. Moxa will demonstrate the Azure enabled IIoT Edge Gateway at the IoT Solutions World Congress to be held in Barcelona, October 16-18, 2018. The demonstration will focus on solutions that provide cloud integration as well as multiple protocol conversions to IIoT applications while preserving their investments in existing industrial infrastructure.

“We are excited about our collaboration on Azure because this will enable our customers to take advantage of three decades of OT, industrial networking, and protocol expertise that Moxa offers while enabling tighter integration with IT expertise from Microsoft,” said Andy Cheng, President, Strategic Business Unit at Moxa Inc. “The Azure cloud infrastructure with Azure Stream Analytics, machine learning, device provisioning, and security combined with device connectivity, configuration, and industrial protocols from Moxa offer an integrated starting point for our Industrial IoT customers.”

Integrating Azure IoT Edge with Moxa’s IIoT gateways, built on Moxa Industrial Linux, benefits customers through long product longevity, secure file system writing, and enables improved security through continuous security patches within a 10-year long-term supporting period. Combining this with Moxa’s industrial protocol expertise provides cloud connectivity for existing brownfield applications.

“Moxa has worked closely with our team to integrate into our Azure IoT ecosystem with their IIoT Edge Gateways. We are pleased they will offer Azure IoT Edge pre-installed in order to streamline customers’ initial experience with development and, ultimately, deployment of Azure IoT solutions. Moxa brings a deep level of OT expertise to our Azure ecosystem,” said Sam George, Director, Azure IoT at Microsoft Corp.

The compact edge gateway is based on a low-power Arm® Cortex™-A8 1 GHz processor and is built for industrial IoT environments with many advantages, which include:

• Moxa Industrial Linux based on Debian open platform with 10-year long-term support
• Industrial-grade fanless design and DIN-rail mounting
• -40 to 70°C wide operating temperature range with LTE module installed
• Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports

Moxa’s proprietary 10-year long-term Linux support with Moxa Industrial Linux addresses the needs of long-term software for the power, water, oil and gas, transportation, and building automation industries. It also offers an extensive range of security fixes, making IIoT projects secure and sustainable.

Availability

The Azure-ready UC-8112-ME-T IIoT Edge Gateway is available today. For more information, visit Moxa’s cloud-ready IIoT edge gateway site. The newly launched IIoT Edge Gateway will be showcased at IIC Pavilion (Stand #D411) on October 16-18, 2018 at IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona.

By complying with the ISO/TS 22163:2017 standard, which focuses on quality and business management systems for those who operate within the rail industry, Moxa successfully transitioned to IRIS rev 0.3. This compliance demonstrates Moxa’s continuing commitment to producing reliable and safe products, providing strong services, as well as adherence to all regulatory requirements to ensure its customers remain satisfied.

Moxa has an expansive product portfolio based on the EN 50155 standard. Throughout its 30 years of experience in industrial communication and networking, it has deployed over 500 solutions worldwide for CCTV, CBTC, TCMS, Passenger Wi-Fi, and condition monitoring. Moxa actively develops innovative technologies and shares its expertise in global rail industry associations, such as the IEC Technical Committee 9/WG 43, which is at the forefront of designing and developing the next generation of products for the rail industry. Moxa is continually improving its products and solutions to ensure that the stringent safety requirements for operating in the rail industry are met, and constantly take the initiative to develop rail technologies that fulfill the mobility, speed, and cost efficiency requirements of its customers. By continuing to be an IRIS-certified company, Moxa’s customers can rest assured that it will continue to provide products and services that are suitable for use in the rail industry.

For more information, please visit

https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/integrated-solutions/rail/railway-ethernet/index.htm

The Best Fit for Factory Automation

The smart switch simplifies daily tasks with its quick installation and easy configuration. In addition, it is monitorable and easy to maintain throughout the entire product lifecycle. “When we designed our smart switch, we wanted to ensure it was user-friendly and user-oriented. From our market research, we discovered that when a network upgrade is required, the most common concerns for engineers are the limited space available in cabinets and the time spent learning how to manage the switch” said Jack Lin, Product Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Division. "That’s why we developed the smart switch. The smart switch 3-2-1 design supports the functions required by IA engineers and automation machine builders, but does not require them to have IT-based network management skills. We believe the smart switch is an ideal solution for the manufacturing industry, especially machine builders who are on their way towards the IIoT and industry 4.0. Even though we are delighted with the awards conferred on our smart switches by internationally recognized organizations, it is the positive feedback we have received from our customers that really lets us know how helpful our switches are for the automation industry.”

The Smart Switch 3-2-1 Design Feature

• Three protocols in one device Smart switches support EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus/TCP industrial protocols, and the configuration can be done in one click via the smart UI.
• Two centimeters wide with DIN-rail and rack-mounting options Moxa’s smart switches have a compact size that allows them to fit in almost any control cabinet, and they support both DIN-rail and rackmount installation.
• One-page dashboard Our SDS-3800 Series has a smart UI that features a graphical function menu and one-page dashboard, making it easier for users to clearly visualize the status and operate the switch.

For more Information, please visit the SDS-3008 product page.

Download the application guide:

https://www.moxa.com/en/literature-library/smart-switch-application-note

Collaboration Benefits Customers

Integrating Azure IoT Edge with Moxa’s IIoT gateways benefit customers, especially those operating on Linux platforms, in a number of ways. The benefits include secured remote connections to enable deployment in remote locations, connectivity to allow existing brownfield applications to share data with the cloud, and device management and product longevity to ensure customers can deploy, scale, and maintain their IIoT applications.

Moxa, a leader in industrial communication and networking, brings IIoT expertise and 30 years of OT experience in connectivity. Emphasizing network security, its edge device security is based on TPM 2.0 and IEC 62443-4-2. Furthermore, its ruggedized computing hardware is designed for harsh industrial environments, ensuring that it withstands, for example, extreme temperatures and vibration. In addition to a five-year warranty for its edge devices, Moxa also provides a 10-year support life cycle for its industrial Linux operating system, thus future-proofing IIoT applications.

Bringing it Together With Moxa

"Our integration with Microsoft Azure will ensure customers can more easily deploy IIoT edge gateways into existing industrial environments with the right level of product integration to enable access to public or private cloud solutions, the security necessary in an end-to-end solution, and scalable device management architecture,” said Robert Jackson, Global IIoT Partner Manager for Moxa.

Sam George, Director of Azure IoT for Microsoft Corp. added, “The integration with Moxa will make it easier for customers who want to deploy IIoT-connected solutions for more intelligent industrial applications and field services. In addition, Microsoft Azure cloud and analytics services help customers accelerate digital transformation which, in turn, increases business value.”

For more information regarding Moxa’s IIoT edge gateways, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/arm-based-computers

Easy Deployment

The Auto Configuration function makes installation as simple as plug and play and there is no need to configure VPNs or have extensive IT knowledge. In addition, there is no need to perform complex firewall settings or reconfigure IP Addresses. The Moxa Remote Connect provides Smart IP Mapping to avoid IP conflicts and is firewall friendly to comply with existing IT security policies, which allows companies that need secure remote access to minimize the amount of time and effort spent on deployment.

Enhanced Security

In order to combat the numerous security risks when data is collected through the Internet, the Moxa Remote Connect is equipped with security features including end-to-end encryption to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. The Smart Protection function includes an embedded firewall that allows remote access under whitelist control without disrupting local networks. In order to provide an on-demand maintenance service, access to machines is fully controlled by machine operators.

Flexible and Scalable Connectivity

The Moxa Remote Connect solution allows for greater flexibility by supporting a variety of connections including 1-to-1, multiple-to-multiple, and site-to-site, to satisfy different user scenarios. The Moxa Remote Connect solution also allows companies to remotely manage numerous machines and users at different locations, which makes it easier to manage when businesses expand.

“With its easy to use design, secure connections, and flexible connectivity, the Moxa Remote Connect allows OEMs to access their remote machines effortlessly and streamline their maintenance efforts” stated Li Peng, a product manager in Moxa’s Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure business unit.

Learn More

To learn more about the Moxa Remote Connect secure remote access solution, please visit our microsite, watch the video, or download the white paper.

"We are excited to have the industrial Ethernet and networking expertise that Moxa brings to the TSN community. Our customers need an open and interoperable ecosystem of TSN enabled devices. The investments and participation from Moxa in activities like the IIC TSN for Flexible Manufacturing Testbed will help ensure Ethernet switch interoperability,” said Todd Walter, Host of Americas IIC TSN Testbed, and Chief Marketing Manager National Instruments.

"Having Moxa be a partner at the IIC and involved with TSN initiatives and OPC UA technologies is an important step forward in the global harmonization of Industrial IoT connectivity. Moxa brings very valuable knowledge and great products for the vast OPC UA TSN ecosystem, covering all the way from sensor to cloud,” said Stefan Schönegger, Head of Global Marketing at B&R Industrial Automation.

"As part of Moxa’s IIoT initiative, we believe that our investments in technologies like TSN and our strategic alliances with industry partners will allow us to evolve transformative technologies that can benefit businesses and society as a whole,” said Andy Cheng, President of the Strategic Business Unit, Moxa Inc. Andy Cheng continued, “Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology is instrumental for realizing the dream of mass customization for the manufacturing industry, and goes beyond reducing overall costs to being able to actually change production on the fly. Participation in the IIC TSN testbeds is a way we can contribute to development of interoperable standards that can expand the possibilities of the IIoT. In the future, Moxa will continue to actively pursue opportunities to help evolve TSN and the smart manufacturing industry.”

Power-Efficient Performance and Robust 4G LTE Connectivity

The solution uses Arm® Cortex®-A processors, which are highly optimized for performance and power efficiency:

“The combination of high-performance computing, low power, and the widest software ecosystem ensure that Arm Cortex processors are at the heart of IoT gateways,” said Phil Burr, Director of Portfolio Product Management, Arm. “The Moxa UC series of gateways further extend Arm’s leadership in this area, providing industrial-grade intelligence at the edge in power budgets under 10W.”

To meet the varied requirements of embedded data acquisition and processing applications, equipment used in an industrial environment often needs be able to operate in harsh conditions while installed in a cabinet with limited space available. 4G LTE technology can provide massive speed improvements, but also results in increased heat generated by the 4G LTE components. To provide reliable 4G LTE connectivity in challenging environments, Moxa’s UC Series IIoT gateways are available in models that can operate in a wide range of operating temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C and are backed by a 5-year hardware warranty. They are also available in sizes as tiny as 50 x 80 x 28mm so they can easily fit into a control cabinet. Beyond 4G LTE connectivity, UC Series IIoT gateways also offer a wide range of other interface options to meet the requirements of any project, including serial, CANBUS, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.

Moxa Industrial Linux with Superior 10-Year Long-Term Support

Moxa Industrial Linux (MIL) is a high-performance, industrial-grade Linux distribution developed by Moxa designed to help accelerate industrial projects. Equipped with MIL, Moxa’s UC Series next-generation IIoT gateways offer an efficient, flexible, and robust platform for an array of IIoT edge computing scenarios. Furthermore, to address the needs of long-term software used for the power, water, oil & gas, transportation, and building automation industries, MIL provides 10-year long-term Linux support with an extensive range of security fixes, making your IIoT projects secure and sustainable.

Easy Data Acquisition with ThingsPro® Gateway Software

Achieving robust and secure data transfer from edge devices to a cloud database is both time and resource-consuming. Moxa’s ThingsPro Gateway software provides Modbus data acquisition, LTE connectivity, MQTT communication, and cloud client interfaces such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, enabling fast integration of edge data into cloud services for large-scale IIoT deployments. For those who need more customized solutions, ThingsPro Gateway includes C and Python APIs to speed up application development.

With flexible interfacing options and software support, Moxa’s UC Series edge-computing platform is a reliable and sustainable IIoT gateway for data acquisition and processing at field sites, as well as a valuable communication platform for large-scale IIoT deployments.

Visit the Arm Booth at Hall 6 / Booth A46 to see the UC-2100, UC-3100 and UC-5100 Series IIoT gateways and Moxa’s UC Family solution.

Learn more about how IoT at scale is made possible by Arm:

https://www.arm.com/markets/iot

For more information regarding Moxa’s Arm-based computers, visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-computing/arm-linux-iiot-edge-gateway-portal/index.htm

Tough and Reliable in All Outdoor Environments

The MPC-2120 Series panel computers are designed with a wide, -40 to 70°C temperature range, and come with a fanless design, IP66-rated front panel, and waterproof enclosure, making it one of the most reliable industrial platforms available for harsh, hot, outdoor environments like oil and gas fields and drilling platforms. Furthermore, the 1000-nit sunlight-readable, projected-capacitive, multi-touch LCD panel provides an excellent user experience for outdoor applications.

Versatility in Outdoor Industrial Applications

The MPC-2120 Series 12-inch panel computers with E3800 Series Intel® Atom™ processor deliver a reliable and durable platform of wide versatility for use in industrial environments. With two software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports and two gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, the MPC-2120 can support a wide variety of serial interfaces as well as high-speed IT communication, all with native network redundancy.

MPC-2120 Series Highlights

• 12-inch, 1000-nit sunlight-readable touchscreen LCD
• Intel® Atom™ Processor: E3845 1.91 GHz or E3826 1.46 GHz
• Windows 7 Embedded, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 10 Embedded OS support
• -40 to 70°C wide-temperature design with no fan / heater
• IP66-rated front panel and IP22-rated rear panel with waterproof enclosure
• Class 1 Division 2*, ATEX Zone 2*, and IECEx* certified
• Wide power input range of 10 to 36 VDC

*Certification process is underway; check the latest product datasheet for the most up-to-date certification status

For more information on the MPC-2120 Series 12-inch industrial fanless panel computers or to get a quote, please visit here.

For rugged panel computer solutions in other screen sizes, please visit here.

Unified Substation Communication

MMS is an international standard for real-time process data communication between network devices. The standard is becoming popular in power substations, where operators can monitor and manage field devices on Power SCADA via unified MMS protocol. Moxa as a leading provider of IEC 61850 substation communication and computing solutions now has expanded its MMS-support offerings from embedded computers and Ethernet switches to serial device servers, delivering the industry’s first fully integrated IEC 61850 MMS solution. For substation retrofits, MMS makes it easier to bring all legacy devices into a single system for easy maintenance.

Rugged Device Server for Extreme Reliability

Moxa’s NPort S9000 Series include the NPort S9450I 4-port DIN-rail device server and the NPort S9650I 8/16-port rackmount device server. The NPort S9000 Series is compliant with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards, which make provision for strong EMI protection. Moreover, the NPort S9450I supports Class I Division 2 standards for oil and gas applications. Combined with a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range, dual power inputs, and galvanized steel housing, the NPort S9000 is suitable for a wide range of industrial environments.

Device-Level Security

To address rising security threats, NPort S9000 device servers are equipped with security features based on IEC 62443-4-2 standards defined for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. The device-level security is available with all serial and Ethernet connections to secure data and network traffic against security threats or operational errors.

Learn More

To learn more about Moxa's total IEC 61850 MMS solutions,visit

https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/serial-connectivity/iec61850-serial-server/index.htm

Download the IEC 61850 MMS application note here:

https://www.moxa.com/en/literature-library/a-total-iec-61850-mms-solution-for-substations

60 W PoE

The EDS-P506E-4PoE has 4 Fast Ethernet PoE+ ports that can supply up to 60 W per port with a total power budget of 180 W. The smart PD detection feature and plug-and-play integration allow it to supply power to any PoE PD effortlessly. As the industrial world continues to become smarter and more connected, cities and industry sectors are installing video surveillance systems to enhance safety and security. “As our EDS-P506E-4PoE switches can provide up to 60 W per PoE port, almost any type of PTZ cameras using multiple functions can be powered reliably” said Jackey Hsueh, a product manager of Moxa’s Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Division.

Web-Based Smart PD Management

Jackey said, “One of the most appealing features of the EDS-P506E-4PoE is the built-in Smart PoE software that facilitates web accessible PD diagnostics and management.” The Smart PoE provides automatic PD detection of power class, status, and errors for smart diagnostics, and enables failure check, which can automatically reboot cameras if they freeze or experience lag. These features increase operational efficiency and significantly reduce the effort required by maintenance staff.

Robust Switches that Support Device-level Security

To ensure maximum uptime for data and power transfer in harsh conditions, the EDS-P506E-4PoE supports millisecond-level failover redundancy, dual power inputs, and -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range to ensure constant and robust connections. The switches incorporate security features that are based on the IEC 62443 standard to protect the network from unauthorized device access. Jackey concluded, “Our compact PoE switches have a rugged design, embedded cybersecurity protection, and level-4EMI immunity to withstand cyber threats and harsh environments”.

EDS-P506E-4PoE Highlights

• 2-port Gigabit and 4-port Fast Ethernet with PoE+/60 W functionality
• Up to 60 W output per PoE port
• Supports 12/24/48 VDC wide input voltage
• Web-based Smart PoE tool for easy operation and monitoring of PoE powered devices
• Cybersecurity features based on the IEC 62443 standard
• 4 kV LAN surge protection and -40 to 75°C operating temperature tolerance
• Supports MXstudio industrial network management suite for large-scale deployments and management
• Compliance with the IEC 61850 and IEEE 1613 standards

Additional Product Information

For more information about the EDS-P506E-4PoE Gigabit PoE+ managed Ethernet switches series, please visit EDS-P506E-4PoE Series.

The IEC 61850-3 Edition 2 has been developed over many years based on feedback from deployments in substations. Adherence to this latest standard ensures that devices are rugged enough to be deployed in the harsh environments of substations. In addition, compliance with Class 2 of the Edition 2 standard ensures that if the device is subjected to high levels of EMI, shock, or vibrations, data will still be successfully transmitted.

Utility Timing Synchronization

All ports support hardware time-stamping synchronization that has been defined in the IEEE 1588v2 standard, which ensures that the PT-G7828/G7728 switches deliver time-aligned data transmission. In order to ensure interoperability for the PTP function across products from different vendors, Moxa’s products have been verified by the UCAIug Interoperability Test. Furthermore, to meet the time accuracy requirement in power system applications, the devices support the IEEE C37.238 power profile.

Hot-Swappable Maintenance and a Modular Design

The PT-G7828/G7728 switches were built to simplify complex network integration and scalability. In order to achieve this, they have a unique modular architecture including 4 fixed Gigabit ports, 6 quad-port Gigabit module slots, and 2 power module slots to ensure sufficient flexibility for a variety of applications. The hot swappable function supports easy maintenance by allowing power and media modules to be replaced without having to shut down the system or impacting other communications that pass through the switch.

GOOSE Monitoring to Facilitate Preventive Maintenance

To speed up troubleshooting, the PT-G7828/G7728 can act as an event recorder to perform GOOSE monitoring and inspect all GOOSE messages between IEDs. The switches can also keep the power SCADA or NMS systems informed on the communication status of GOOSE messages. The GOOSE monitoring feature allows possible problems to be identified at an early stage and also allows operators to know exactly where these problems are occurring. These features accelerate problem detection and help to prevent failures and loss of communications in the future.

Features

• Up to 28-port Full GbE RJ45/SFP/PoE+ modules
• Up to 28-port IEEE 1588v2 hardware time-stamping
• Supports IEEE C37.238 power profile
• PTP sync LEDs for fast PTP network troubleshooting
• Hot-swappable power and media modules
• IEC 61850-3 Edition 2 Class 2 and IEEE 1613 Class 2 compliance
• Build-in MMS server based on IEC 61850-90-4 data modeling
• GOOSE monitoring for easy troubleshooting

Additional Product Information

For more information about the PT-G7728/G7828 rack-mounted Layer 2/Layer 3 switch series, please visit:

PT-G7728 Series

PT-G7828 Series

Fast and Easy Configuration

"Configuration is often an arduous task, especially when adding PLCs for protocol conversion as it requires extensive coding. At Moxa, we spend a lot of time to ensure that our protocol gateways are easy to set up and use. The MGate 5103 and 5111 protocol gateways have a user-friendly interface that lets you quickly set up protocol conversion routines for most applications, doing away with often time-consuming tasks, such as implementing detailed parameter configurations one by one,” says KS Hsu, a product manager at Moxa. In addition, with Moxa’s configuration wizard, users can easily access protocol conversion modes and finish the configuration in five easy steps.

Easy Troubleshooting to Reduce Maintenance Efforts

Moxa’s MGate 5103 and 5111 protocol gateways provide a variety of powerful built-in troubleshooting tools, including protocol diagnostics and traffic monitoring, that offer engineers a shortcut to find the root cause of a network breakdown. Furthermore, the status monitoring and fault protection functions help reduce downtime. The status monitoring function alerts the SCADA system when a Modbus slave device is not responding. The fault protection prevents incorrect actions downstream when the upstream connection is lost.

To learn more, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/protocol-gateways/modbus-to-profinet-profibus/index.htm

Key Features

MGate 5103 Series

• Supports PROFINET IO Device
• Supports Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP master/slave
• Supports EtherNet/IP adapter
• Effortless configuration via web-based wizard
• Complete diagnostics information for maintenance
• Embedded Modbus traffic monitoring
• Built-in Ethernet cascading for easy wiring
• microSD card for configuration backup and event logs
• Modbus port with 2 kV built-in isolation protection
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range models available
• Security features based on IEC-62443

MGate 5111 Series

• Supports PROFIBUS DP V0 slave
• Supports Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP master or slave
• Supports EtherNet/IP adapter or PROFINET IO device
• Built-in traffic monitoring/diagnostics/status monitoring and fault protection
• Built-in Ethernet cascading for easy wiring
• Redundant dual DC power inputs and relay output supported
• microSD card for configuration backup/duplication and event log
• Serial port with 2 kV built-in isolation protection
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range models available
• Security features based on IEC-62443

Additional Product Information

To learn more about Moxa's Protocol Gateways, please visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-edge-connectivity/protocol-gateways

With these new additions to their marine portfolio, Moxa is able to address demands within the marine industry for higher bandwidth, higher port-density, and cybersecurity. Moxa’s EDS-G205-1GTXSFP full Gigabit unmanaged switch is an economical solution for high-bandwidth applications, while the EDS-518E 14+4G-port Gigabit switch provides not just high-bandwidth capabilities, but also multiple ports and security enhancements, such as MAC address filtering, RADIUS authentication, and other security features that reference the IEC-62443 standard.

"The ultimate goals within the marine industry are safety and efficiency. Therefore, the industry now requires solutions that include asset management, optimized decision support, remote operation, and even autonomous ship operations. In view of this, Moxa provides their marine customers with industrial-grade networking expertise that allow them to meet these industry requirements," said Jack Lin, Product Manager of Moxa Networking.

Moxa has been expanding its marine-certified portfolio over the past few years to stay up to date with the latest industry requirements. Moxa’s marine-certified industrial Ethernet products now include the EDS-G205-1GTXSFP, EDS-G500E and EDS-510E/518E series of DIN-rail switches, IKS-6726A/6728A series of rackmount switches, and EDR-G902 industrial secure routers.

For more information, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/solutions/industry-focus/marine

Increased Device-Level Security

According to an ICS-CERT report, cyber attacks on the critical manufacturing sector increased by 50% from 2014 to 2015. The report noted that a lack of proper access management and network probing are among the most common network vulnerabilities. One of the key mechanisms to ensure a safe and reliable network is to strengthen device-level security. Turbo Pack 3 ensures Moxa’s switches reference the IEC 62443-4-2 standard, which provides technical security requirements and guidelines for network device suppliers and engineers. Moreover, the new firmware upgrade supports MAC authentication bypass via RADIUS server, and also fixes certain security vulnerabilities to protect the switches from malicious intrusion.

Ensure Network Availability

The firmware upgrade also supports enhancements in redundancy technologies, such as V-ON, traffic management, and real-time event notifications. With these new functionalities, Moxa’s switches are able to enable higher network availability and reliability, which is crucial for mission-critical applications.

Learn More

• White Paper: "Securing Network Devices with the IEC 62443-4-2—What You Should Know"
• Details on the new firmware.

The Software: ThingsPro Gateway

The first main component of the starter kit is ThingsPro Gateway, a ready-to-run data-acquisition software platform that simplifies the complex task of transferring edge data to the cloud.

To simplify getting your data, ThingsPro Gateway provides a Modbus framework to easily connect with Modbus RTU/TCP devices and SCADA systems. It also includes extensive network support for 4G connectivity, wireless failover, firewalls, and VPN to ensure that your data can be securely retrieved from remote field sites.

To get your data into the cloud, it has built-in client support for services such as AWS IoT and Cirrus Link Sparkplug. By integrating the AWS IoT Device SDK, ThingsPro Gateway lets you set up tags and devices on AWS IoT. You can then transfer field data to various AWS cloud services—such as Amazon Kinesis, AWS Lambda, and Amazon S3—to collect, process, and store data. The starter kit also supports running AWS Greengrass to perform computing, messaging, data caching, and sync functions locally. Furthermore, with the built-in Cirrus Link Sparkplug SDK, you can easily connect your IIoT Gateway to the Inductive Automation Ignition Platform or another MQTT server.

“The value of IIoT gateways is in connecting edge devices and taking the necessary data to the cloud,” stated Johnny Fang, a product manager in Moxa’s Embedded Computing Division. “To enable faster integration between things in the field and services on the cloud and to help users to get their solutions to market sooner, we’re actively working to add support for more and more cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, Google IoT Core, and Schneider Wonderware in the coming releases.”

Finally, for those who need more customized solutions, ThingsPro Gateway includes C and Python APIs to accelerate your application development and create a tailored solution that meets your specific needs.  

The Hardware: The UC-8112 Edge Computer

The other main component is the UC-8112 Edge Computer – an industrial-grade ready-to-deploy communication-centric computing platform that packs a 1 GHz ARM processor, 512 MB RAM, two LAN ports, and two serial ports, all in a compact, palm-sized rugged box. It provides a flexible platform suitable for a wide variety of applications, and is available in a wide temperature model that can operate in harsh environments from to -40 to 75°C. It also has a wide range of wireless accessories available to add LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity if needed. For those who are already developing a proof of concept with a Raspberry Pi, they can easily migrate their applications to the UC-8112 to transform their IIoT ideas from being prototypes to becoming rugged solutions suitable for industrial application and mass production.

Bringing It All Together: The IIoT Gateway Starter Kit

By putting together the UC-8112 Edge Computer hardware and ThingsPro Gateway software, the IIoT Gateway Starter Kit presents a flexible, rugged, and powerful platform. It is ideal for remote monitoring, data acquisition, and data processing applications for a variety of IIoT applications, including solar energy, wind power, electric vehicle charging stations, water and wastewater monitoring, and smart manufacturing.

Download the datasheet here.

For more information on the IIoT Gateway Starter Kit or to get a quote, visit here.

The MPC-2070 panel computers feature an energy-efficient Intel® Atom™ E3826 1.46 GHz processor with an average power consumption of 10 W. Packed in a rugged, fanless enclosure, it can withstand temperatures from -40 to 70°C, and its unique fast boot-up feature enables the MPC-2070 to be ready for use in less than 3 minutes, even in extremely cold environments all the way down to -40°C. The MPC-2070 Series also features a sunlight-readable 1000-nit display with a glove-friendly multi-touch screen, providing an excellent user experience for outdoor HMI applications. This series is also designed to meet the standards of Class 1 Division 2, ATEX Zone 2, and IECEx Zone 2 certifications*. Communication interfaces on the MPC-2070 panel computers include two Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, two USB ports, two RS-232/422/485 serial ports, four digital inputs, and four digital outputs.

To meet the high demands of Industrial IoT applications,the MPC-2070 panel computers are Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT, which means that they are pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure IoT services. Windows 10 IoT models are also available by request.

MPC-2070 Series Highlights

• Industrial-grade 7-inch panel computers
• Power-efficient Intel® Atom™ E3826 1.46 GHz processor
• Fanless design with a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 70°C
• Fast boot in sub-zero temperatures as low as -40°C, even without a heater
• Compact size: 200 x 140 x 54 mm (7.9 x 5.5 x 2.1 inches)
• Sunlight-readable 1000-nit display
• Glove-friendly multi-touch screen
• Class 1 Division 2*, ATEX Zone 2*, and IECEx Zone 2*
• 9 to 36V DC wide-range power input
• Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT

*Certification process is underway; check the latest product datasheet for the most up-to-date certification status

For more information on the MPC-2070 Series 7-inch industrial fanless panel computers or to get a quote, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-computing/panel-computers-and-displays/mpc-2070-series

For rugged panel computer solutions in other screen sizes, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-computing/rugged-hmi-solution-portal/index

Evolving OPC UA Together

Long used as a method of bridging the OT and IT worlds together, OPC UA is critical for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), where many devices and systems that use different protocols need to communicate with one another. Originally, OPC UA worked on a client/server model, but when dealing with hundreds or thousands of devices that all need to be interconnected across multiple sites, a more scalable solution was needed. This led to the adoption of the publisher/subscriber model, which allows for more streamlined communication that offers improved scalability and resilience.

Moxa has been working closely with the OPC Foundation and Microsoft to adopt the functionality of OPC UA. Moxa hardware is being used for Windows 10 IoT testing, and an OPC UA Starter Kit is being assembled as a collaboration between Moxa, Microsoft, and the OPC Foundation. Moxa will also hold a live demo at the 2017 IoT Expo in Taipei to show how easy it is to collect data from various devices and sensors—such as temperature, coolant oil level, and other signals—and send it to Microsoft Azure in the cloud by using the OPC UA Publisher module in Windows 10 IoT.

Cathy Yeh, Principal PM of the Microsoft IoT Innovation Center, said, “Industrial IoT projects used to be complicated, requiring connection of a large number of equipment, devices, assets, and sensors. Microsoft is delighted to work with Moxa as an important strategic solution partner to accelerate and simplify networking system deployment by leveraging built-in Azure IoT connectivity.”

Bringing it Together With Moxa

Moxa’s MC-1121 Series IIoT gateways deliver your device data to the cloud with support for Microsoft’s OPC UA Publisher module, making it effortless to get your data into Azure IoT Hub. These IIoT gateways include a variety of interfaces to connect to your Ethernet, serial, and I/O devices, and can be used in conjunction with Microsoft Connected Device Studio. This makes them the ideal all-in-one solution for small to medium-scale deployments, or for connecting your large-scale deployment to the cloud with ease.

"The Moxa gateways leveraging OPC UA technology provide the key enabling solution necessary to address information integration between control systems across all industries and the IT world. End users are demanding secure and reliable information integration connectivity, and Moxa's products truly will facilitate a complete solution connecting the edge with the cloud,” said Thomas J Burke, OPC Foundation President.

Bee Lee, Moxa’s President of Global Sales and Marketing, said, “The Industrial Internet of Things is a paradigm shift, providing businesses with new capabilities such as dashboards that show device status and data in real-time and on-demand production of customized products. This requires network infrastructure to do much more than before in order to support IIoT applications; it must be even more reliable, more secure, and capable of supporting real-time operations. Moxa’s commitment to versatile, reliable edge-to-cloud connectivity solutions allows us to provide the connectivity necessary to bridge devices to Microsoft’s Azure IoT Hub by using OPC UA protocols, helping cloud and edge work together to help the IIoT reach its full potential.”

Moxa’s newly launched UC-8580 is a RISC-based multi-WWAN industrial computing platform designed specifically for seamless vehicle-to-ground communication. The UC-8580 is provided with four slots for installing wireless modules. One of these slots supports Wi-Fi module and the remaining three can be used for 3G/LTE cellular modules. Each cellular module is provided with two SIM card slots to support redundant cellular network communication and geo-fencing SIM card selection, which you can implement by leveraging the built-in Wireless Manager—Moxa’s software utility for cellular and Wi-Fi management.

The UC-8580’s single-sided I/O design is ideal for space-limited vehicle applications. With its front-side access panel design, the computer allows for convenient installation and replacement of wireless modules, SIM cards, and mSATA cards without needing to unmount the entire unit from the wall, thereby simplifying maintenance tasks.

The UC-8580 uses an open platform based on Debian 8 with Linux Kernel 4.1, allowing solution providers to manage software packages via Debian’s APT, or develop software applications with Moxa’s API Library and GNU C Library.

UC-8580 Series Highlights

• Complies with all EN 50155 mandatory test items
• -40 to 70°C (Tx) operating temperature range for harsh environments
• Supports up to 3 WWAN connections and 2 SIM card slots per cellular module
• Supports 1 WLAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) connection
• Single-side I/O design to reduce installation space and simplify maintenance
• Isolated 24 to 110 VDC power input with power-ignition function suitable for vehicle applications

For more information on the UC-8580 Series RISC-based multi-WWAN computing platform or to get a quote, please visit here.

To learn how to use UC-8580 in your train-to-ground applications, download the application note.

According to Wen Hsuan Chen, a product manager in Moxa’s Industrial Wireless Division, “Machine manufacturers require a compact and reliable wireless client to build wireless connectivity into mobile industrial equipment such as AGVs, robotic arms, and AS/RS shuttle systems. Moxa’s new AWK-1137C wireless clients are specifically designed to fulfill these requirements. In addition to being compact, the AWK-1137C wireless clients come with flexible mounting options and Ethernet and serial ports for easy integration into machines and moving equipment. To ensure smooth wireless connectivity for mobile equipment, the device supports Moxa’s Turbo Roaming technology, which provides a 150 millisecond fast handoff time. A wide power input range of 9 to 30 VDC enables stable power draw from an onboard battery, and an anti-vibration design provides reliable operation when integrated into moving equipment and machines. Moreover, it features Moxa’s AeroMag technology, making wireless network deployment fast and easy. The AWK-1137C wireless client is the ideal wireless solution for enabling seamless wireless connectivity for your machines.”

The AWK-1137C supports 802.11n MIMO technology, providing wider wireless coverage and a data rate of up to 300 Mbps for video data transmission. An industrial-grade design with dual isolation protects power inputs and antenna ports against EMI and a -40 to 75°C operating temperature range ensures high device reliability and availability in harsh operating environments.

AWK-1137C Wireless Client Features and Benefits 

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compliant 
• Multiple communication interfaces—one serial port and two Ethernet LAN ports 
• Turbo Roaming support: client-based millisecond-level roaming for seamless connectivity
• 9 to 30 VDC wide power input range for drawing stable power from onboard batteries
• Future-proofed with 2 x 2 MIMO technology
• Integrated antenna and power isolation
• Anti-vibration design
• Compact size that is ideal for your industrial applications
• Easy setup and easy deployment with AeroMag
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature models (-T) available

Additional Product Information

To learn more about the AWK-1137C, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/spotlight/industrial-wireless/awk-1137c/index.htm

Product and technical information about the AWK-1137C can be found at:

https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-network-infrastructure/wireless-ap-bridge-client/wlan-ap-bridge-client/awk-1137c-series

According to Zone Wang, product manager of Moxa’s Industrial Wireless Division, “Wireless train-to-ground railway communication systems, such as CBTC and CCTV applications, require rail-certified wireless APs and clients to establish seamless wireless connections. Moxa’s new TAP-213 AP/client is a rugged device specifically designed to meet the critical requirements of your rail applications by providing device availability, network redundancy, and reliability in onboard and trackside systems.”

TAP-213 Rail WLAN AP/Client Features and Benefits

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compliant
• Can be powered through the dual DC power inputs or PoE ports
• Rugged waterproof IP68-rated housing
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature models available
• Compliance with the mandatory test items of the EN 50155 standard
• Compliant with the EN 50121-4 standard
• Controller-based Turbo Roaming technology that ensures roaming times < 50 ms
• Support both layer 2 and 3 networks
• QoS (Wi-Fi Multimedia) and VLAN to process network traffic efficiently
• Wireless network redundancy provided by Moxa’s AeroLink Protection function

For more information, please visit the product page.

The product manager for Moxa’s Industrial Wireless Division, Wen Hsuan Chen, said: “Although wireless technology removes many boundaries that used to exist for network communication, setting up a seamless wireless network is usually complex and difficult. Moxa’s AeroMag technology was developed to reduce the time engineers spend on configuring devices and optimizing wireless connections. During the initial setup stage, AeroMag performs all of the basic configuration that is required to establish wireless connections, including setting the SSID, WPA2 password, RF type, and channel. As on-site environments can be unpredictable, the installation and system operation phase often requires engineers to find the optimal channel and then make adjustments. AeroMag’s channel refresh function overcomes this issue by allowing engineers to find the optimal channel with a single click. During the network maintenance stage, engineers often have to add or remove wireless devices from the network. When using AeroMag, there is no need to perform further configuration when adding or removing devices from existing networks.”

AeroMag takes care of all the settings throughout the wireless network lifecycle, which means engineers do not have to perform complex wireless configuration and can enjoy continuous wireless connectivity for their daily operations.

AeroMag Features and Benefits

• One-step setup for multiple Wi-Fi devices
• One-click optimization of Wi-Fi channels
• One-click Wi-Fi channel refresh to avoid interference
• No reconfiguration required when adding new Wi-Fi devices to existing networks
• Lockdown function to prohibit all access by unauthorized devices

Supported Models

• AWK-1137C Wireless Client: Functions as an AeroMag client device
• AWK-4131A/3131A Wireless AP/Bridge/Client: Functions as an AeroMag AP device

Additional Product Information

To learn more about Moxa’s AeroMag technology, please visit:

• https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-wireless/aeromag/index.htm

Product and technical information about Moxa’s AWK-1137C/3131A/4131A models can be found at:

• https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-network-infrastructure/wireless-ap-bridge-client/wlan-ap-bridge-client/awk-1137c-series
• https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-network-infrastructure/wireless-ap-bridge-client/wlan-ap-bridge-client/awk-3131a-series
• https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-network-infrastructure/wireless-ap-bridge-client/wlan-ap-bridge-client/awk-4131a-series

Quick and efficient troubleshooting is essential because unpredictable adverse events in a network often result in production and financial losses. When dealing with an issue in a serial-to-Ethernet gateway topology, engineers have to consider troubleshooting both Ethernet and serial protocols. However, while open-source tools are easily available for Ethernet troubleshooting, serial-based protocol troubleshooting lacks such helpful tools. As a result, serial protocol troubleshooting can prove to be a formidable task, frustrating engineers immensely as they waste a substantial amount of time and effort to pinpoint the root cause. Engineers need to find a solution by trial and error, as they don’t have any specific guidelines to follow. Thus, they often find themselves in a dead end.

To address this issue, Moxa’s MGate protocol gateways are enhanced with built-in troubleshooting tools. These tools can range from a communication analysis tool to a protocol diagnostics tool and a traffic monitoring tool. These tools help complete the whole troubleshooting process by locating the issue in a network, checking the status of protocol connections, and monitoring traffic logs to track records.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/protocol-gateways/modbus-protocol-gateway/easier-troubleshooting.htm Also, read this white paper to learn more about troubleshooting methods and their pain points. This white paper also sets out to present a solution that simplifies the troubleshooting of protocol gateways.

Additional Product Information

 To learn more about Moxa's Protocol Gateways, please visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-edge-connectivity/protocol-gateways

The ThingsPro Suite enables fast integration of field devices with the cloud by providing a ready-to-run Modbus polling engine and client interfaces to IIoT cloud services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS). Featuring the Gateway and Server tools, the ThingsPro Suite empowers users to easily deploy, manage, and integrate field devices with services and applications in the local SCADA or on the cloud through an easy-to-use web-based graphical user interface. In addition, ThingsPro supports the MQTT protocol and RESTful APIs, providing a convenient way to build custom applications so that you can expand the reach of your IIoT projects.

Data Acquisition Made Easy with ThingsPro Gateway

For users who develop their own data acquisition and asset management software programs, ThingsPro Gateway provides the ability to transfer field data directly to remote databases without requiring any additional programming on the gateway. Because ThingsPro Gateway includes generic Modbus protocol support, users can easily configure protocol polling tables and upload data to back-end databases. ThingsPro Gateway is also a network-ready platform with 4G connectivity, VPN, and firewall support, making it easy to connect your field devices to a wide area network (WAN). Furthermore, ThingsPro leverages the IoT-recognized MQTT protocol as a communication backbone to communicate with IT applications and databases on the cloud. With ThingsPro, users can focus on developing applications without having to worry about how to get and transfer their data from the field to the cloud.

Remote Device Management with ThingsPro Server

You will need a convenient way to remotely manage your gateways and connected devices once you deploy them in the field. ThingsPro Server is a software service for device management, and can be hosted on common cloud service providers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ThingsPro Server provides a map view to locate and manage your ThingsPro Gateways. You can also use the ThingsPro Server to perform remote firmware upgrades, configuration changes, or user application upgrades, on demand or according to a schedule that you define.

Rapid Application Development with RESTful APIs

All software functions on the ThingsPro Gateway and Server are available in an API format. Programmers can save considerable time and effort by integrating ThingsPro APIs into their custom programs and applications.

ThingsPro Gateway Highlights 

• Ready-to-use data logger function with Modbus templates to easily connect with Modbus devices and SCADA systems
• Tag-based data acquisition with MQTT support  
• Built-in interface to popular cloud service providers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), to facilitate big-data applications
• Network-ready platform with support for 4G connectivity, VPN, and firewall
• RESTful APIs for developing custom applications

ThingsPro Server Highlights 

• Easy device management with web-based user interface
• Batch online/offline configuration of ThingsPro Gateways
• VPN-based access to remote devices
• User account management function for access control
• RESTful APIs for easy integration with custom applications

For more information on ThingsPro Suite 2 or to get a quote, visit here.

When many Modbus devices need to be monitored and controlled, engineers usually have to spend a substantial amount of time planning the topology of these devices and segmenting them into different subgroups. Engineers are also weighed down by the mundane task of keying in hundreds of Modbus slave IDs to set up each Modbus gateway’s slave ID routing table. The good news for engineers is that Moxa’s patent-pending Auto-Device Routing function only requires a single click to help the gateway detect which serial port is connected to a target Modbus device, allowing it to automatically dispatch a Modbus request to the correct serial port. This makes the configuration and maintenance of a Modbus gateway’s slave ID routing table effortless, saving significant time and costs as engineers no longer need to manually create the Modbus slave ID routing table. Furthermore, it eliminates the effort needed to double-check the actual connections at field sites. There is also no need to refer to a historical Modbus slave ID routing table when adding or removing Modbus devices, saving time and effort.

This Auto-Device Routing function is a feature of Moxa’s MGate MB3000 Series, which consists of high-performance Modbus gateways with 2, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports. The MGate MB3000 Series also supports routing by IP address or TCP port, which is suitable for engineers who want to monitor field devices in segments.

To learn more, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/protocol-gateways/modbus-auto-device-routing/index.htm

Also, read this white paper to learn more about different routing technologies and their pros and cons, as well as the Moxa Auto-Device Routing technology that helps save time and costs when configuring and managing a large number of Modbus devices.

Additional Product Information

To learn more about Moxa's Modbus TCP Gateways, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-edge-connectivity/protocol-gateways/modbus-tcp-gateways

The TRC-2190 features a fanless design, making it a more stable and reliable product. The biggest benefits of a fanless design are reduced maintenance costs and effort compared to those designs that require constant repairing of their cooling fan for heat dissipation. Supporting Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Moxa’s transparent management media converter not only enables the remote and proactive management of a network’s link and power status, but it also sends alarm notifications to network managers to handle unexpected events, such as power breakdowns and link loss. The TRC-2190’s innovative remote management capability facilitates easy troubleshooting, putting less strain on labor and reducing downtime. Furthermore, the TRC-2190 supports wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM), helping users, particularly those in the early stages of planning their network infrastructure, to save money on optical-fiber cabling costs. For easy configuration, Moxa’s solution is designed with an advanced grouping function that allows users to group slide-in modules with the same settings to cut down on installation time and effort.

"With a fanless design and innovative remote management for easy troubleshooting, the TRC-2190 rackmount chassis media converter is the perfect fit for various large-scale networks that require centralized management and data transmission over longer distances and across multiple sites,” said Norman Wang, product manager for Moxa’s Industrial Device Connectivity Division.

Key Features

• 19-inch chassis for rackmount use
• 18 slots for high port-density applications
• Supports dual power input with redundancy
• Fanless chassis design reduces servicing costs
• SNMP/web console for easy management
• -20 to 55°C operating temperature range

For more information about the TRC-2190 series, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-ethernet/trc-2190-rackmount-chassis-media-converter/index.htm

https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-edge-connectivity/serial-converters/serial-to-fiber-converters/trc-2190-series

Additional Product and Solution Information​

To learn more about Moxa's media converters, please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-network-infrastructure/ethernet-media-converters

Availability: Understanding Machine Status to Reduce Downtime and Improve Network Availability

• Collecting Data for Predictive Maintenance

During production, machines generate different types of data, such as machine vibration, motor current, and coolant level. Based on this data, machine maintenance engineers schedule maintenance tasks (predictive maintenance) to avoid any unexpected machine downtime. However, the data presents itself in different forms. One is streaming data, which is transmitted in big volumes and requires preprocessing before it is sent to a back-end system. The other is status data, which is transmitted in small volumes and via a transparent method without any preprocessing. Thus, the system has to use different methods to collect both status and streaming data. Moxa’s ioPAC 8500, ioLogik E2200, and ioLogik 2500 series smart I/O can provide front-end intelligence to reduce data size so that it is suitable for front-end data processing. In addition, the ioLogik remote I/O, MGate, and NPort device servers are designed to transmit small volumes of data, which is more compatible with transparent data collection without front-end processing.

• Building Network Infrastructure to Maximize Uptime

Implicit communications, usually used to check the availability of systems that connect PLCs and devices, are based on multicast. Moxa’s V-ON solution enables a physical network, unicast traffic, and multicast traffic to recover within milliseconds when there is a failure on a network. Thus, V-ON technology ensures that the system keeps running and maximizes productivity. In addition, the MXview ToGo, provides real-time notifications on mobile devices to reduce system downtime.

Performance: Reducing the Changeover Time to Increase the Productivity of Machines or Operators

• Using Reliable On-Chip Flow-Control Data Transmission Increases

Productivity High customization is a significant value of Industry 4.0, prompting regular changes in the programming of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. However, CNC machines always take a long time to download new programs. Therefore, the stability of the data transfer is very important, especially in old machines with serial interfaces. Moxa’s serial-to-Ethernet device server with a flow-control feature is normally used to stop incoming data to prevent data drop; otherwise, the dropped data has to be resent. Spending more time on data transfers means less manufacturing time.

• An Intelligent Supervisor Meets Various Demands for Mixed-Model Production

Mixed-model production entails a high degree of variation that includes thousands of different options and combinations to produce customer-specified components and multiple product types on the same assembly line. To increase the productivity of machines and operators, Moxa’s ioPAC 8500 programmable controller helps categorize the production tasks, ensuring that the task sequence can be automatically retrieved from a manufacturing execution system (MES).

Quality: Achieving Zero Defects and Providing Early Warnings

Production data is the key to help you understand the status of production on a factory floor. Two types of data are applicable: stable data (on/off status and the volumes of data are small) and temporary data (generated over short periods and needs to be recorded without missing any parts). Moxa’s ioPAC is a ruggedly designed IIoT controller that collects precise data in harsh environments to keep line managers up-to-date about the status of all the devices in the field.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/solutions/industry-focus/manufacturing

Also read this white paper to learn more about how device connectivity is the key to optimal OEE in Industry 4.0.

Rugged Design for Maximum Reliability

Moxa’s VPort 06EC-2V Series is IP67-rated and has a -40 to 70°C operating temperature range to withstand the extreme weather conditions typically experienced on the exterior of trains. The advanced heater for the glass screen can remove snow and ice that builds up on the front of the camera and the 5H tempered glass can prevent scratches when hit by debris. In addition, the cameras are compliant with the mandatory sections of the EN 50155* standard. These features give the cameras the durability required for IP video surveillance on the exterior of trains.

Tailor-Made Design for Greater Flexibility

As the exterior designs of trains from different manufacturers may have slight differences and all projects have different specifications that need to be met, Moxa’s VPort 06EC-2V comes with a variety of different lenses as well as an adjustable pan and tilt feature to help create custom solutions to fit the requirements of any project deployment.

Optimal Video Technology to Enhance Image Quality

As the lighting conditions on a train vary as it passes through a variety of different environments that may include tunnels, open air, and shade, the cameras installed on the train must maintain consistent image quality even when the lighting conditions fluctuate. Moxa’s VPort 06EC-2V Series supports 1080P HD resolution video at 60 FPS that is enhanced by Moxa’s iCapTrue imaging technology, which uses an advanced AE (Auto Exposure) and AWB (Auto White Balance) algorithm to ensure superior image quality and to capture every detail clearly, even in the challenging environments presented by exterior installations.

*This product is suitable for rolling stock applications as defined by the EN 50155 standard. For a more detailed statement, visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/doc/specs/EN_50155_Compliance.pdf

Key Features

• IP67-rated dustproof and waterproof protection
• 1920 x 1080 resolution at up to 60 FPS
• Built-in heater for the glass screen to remove snow and frost
• iCapTrue image enhancement technology
• Includes DynaStream™ to maximize network efficiency
• Includes CBR Pro™ for high quality images under limited bandwidth availability
• ONVIF Profile S supported for interoperability

Additional Product and Solution Information

To learn more about Moxa's onboard IP cameras please visit:

https://www.moxa.com/Event/integrated-solutions/railway/vport-06ec-2v-train-exterior-ip-camera/index.htm https://www.moxa.com/en/products/industrial-edge-connectivity/ip-cameras-and-video-servers

The DI/DOs on the NPort IAW5000A-6I/O Series can be controlled over TCP/IP using the Modbus TCP protocol and can be configured and secured from a web browser. They can also be installed as a COM port (using Moxa’s patented Real COM technology) on a Windows/Linux PC to make it compatible with legacy applications. All models are ruggedly constructed, DIN-rail mountable, and designed with redundant power inputs to ensure uninterrupted operation for industrial applications.

Rugged Design and Secure Remote Management

Unauthorized access is one of the biggest headaches for system managers. In addition to IP filtering and password protection, the NPort IAW5000A-6I/O Series also supports SSH and HTTPS to provide protection from hackers. Furthermore, devices installed in an industrial automation environment have a high risk of surge due to electromagnetic pulses produced from various motors switching on and off. The NPort IAW5000A-6I/O Series offers 4 kV surge protection for serial lines to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes and to damp out electrical noise.

Select “Any Baudrate” Between 50 bps and 921.6 kbps

Most device servers only support a fixed number of serial baudrates. However, some applications require special baudrates, such as 250 kbps or 500 kbps. With the NPort IAW5000A-6I/O Series, you can use any baudrate between 50 and 921.6 kbps. This helps to ensure reliable connectivity to a larger range of devices.

Committed to Long-term Availability of Serial Device Servers Through the Year 2025 and Beyond

Moxa promises to provide a long-term commitment as your Trusted Serial Partner to offer industry-leading services for serial product availability and service availability through the year 2025. In addition, Moxa is committed to continuous driver/OS availability by supporting new operating systems available in the industry such as Windows 10 and Linux 4 to ensure maximum operating interoperability and flexibility for our customers.

Key Features

• Link any serial or Ethernet device to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network
• Serial device server with 4 DIs and 2 DOs
• Redundant dual DC power inputs and support for relay output
• 4 kV serial surge protection
• Secure data access with WEP/WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption
• microSD card slot for configuration backup
• Wireless Client function for flexible integration

To learn more, please visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/serial-connectivity/nport-io/index.htm

Depending on the specific operation, SIs usually encounter a large variety of disparate automation protocols that must be connected to achieve the operation’s operational goals. For example, the OT world—which encompasses manufacturing execution systems (MESs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), meters, valves, sensors and motors, etc.—mostly uses protocols such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus. IT systems include an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that runs SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, and XML protocols. In addition, the mainstream protocols for the adoption of the IIoT or Industry 4.0 are MQTT, AMQP, and CoAP. “In spite of this multitude of protocols that are not interoperable with each other, there is good news. Solutions are available to bridge these interoperability gaps through a variety of technologies,’’ says Edward Lin, product manager at Moxa.

Quick Implementation Across Heterogeneous Networks

The growing complexity of operations processes has become a major challenge for smart manufacturing companies. Installation and setup require more time to plan the architecture and perform device commissioning. For example, in an electricity room, bridging a large number of Modbus RTU power meters to a Modbus TCP network is extremely time-consuming due to the configuration of the slave ID routing table. Moxa’s patented auto device routing function automatically detects the commands from a SCADA system and sets up the slave ID routing table with one-click configuration. Moreover, Moxa’s protocol gateways easily convert protocols between Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and Ethernet/IP with its user-friendly GUI, cutting down the configuration time by 70% and requiring no programming. Moreover, in the Industry 4.0 era, IT departments face an increasing demand to collect production data from shop floors in order to optimize production. For IT staff, this is not an easy task as they are not familiar with the process of collecting data via industrial protocols. Moxa’s smart I/O supports various protocols—such as Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP for industrial automation (IA) engineers, and SNMP and RESTful API for IT engineers—to allow communications with different interfaces, bridging the divide between OT and IT. This solution makes it possible for both IT and IA engineers to conveniently retrieve data from the same I/O device.

IIoT-Ready Platform for Rapid Industry 4.0 Deployment

In boardrooms, executives expect data mining and analytics to pay dividends in reduced operation costs, optimized production, and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime. However, sending data from an edge device to the cloud is time-consuming for most manufacturers. Moxa's UC-8100 is an embedded computing platform designed for large-scale, IIoT-edge-computing applications. It features an ARM® Cortex™-A8 processor and versatile communication interfaces. Coupled with Moxa's ThingsPro Suite, it enables fast integration from the devices in the field to the cloud with the integrated, ready-to-run Modbus polling engine and IIoT clients, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Increased Situational Awareness Between the Field Sites and Control Room

Situational awareness is very important for operators in both the field and control room in order to ensure continuous production and to prevent abnormal situations. However, to capture abnormal events on the shop floor and then interpret the information about these perceived events in real time is quite challenging. Moxa is one of the few solution providers that provide easy integration between OT and IT system networks. For example, it’s very time-consuming for engineers to search through recorded video clips and pinpoint the root cause of a specific exception. Moxa provides a coding-free Video Gadget tool that shows video images on SCADA within only 15 minutes instead of using the ActiveX SDK for programming on the SCADA for two or three hours. Furthermore, Moxa’s IP video devices, including IP cameras and NVRs, support Modbus TCP and SNMP commands for easy device management in SCADA systems, allowing for a fast response when an emergency occurs. In addition, for production line networks running on OT protocols, Moxa’s Ethernet switches support PROFINET, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP protocols to allow engineers to view data and the status of a network in a central site on a SCADA system. A quick and simplified SCADA integration speeds up troubleshooting, reduces system downtime, and increases situational awareness.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.moxa.com/en/solutions/industry-focus/manufacturing

Download our solution flyer to get more product details:

https://www.moxa.com/en/literature-library/smart-factory-solution-flyer

Also read this white paper to learn more about the plant manager’s guide to IIoT connectivity.

High Flexibility for Versatile Applications

The DA-720 comes with high performance Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 CPU options that allow system designers to install the mSATA, RAM, and operating system according to their application requirements. The computer is also provided with expandable serial and Ethernet interfaces to enable easy connectivity with a multitude of field devices that have various data processing needs.

High Reliability to Ensure 24/7 Operation

Moxa’s DA-720 series rugged fanless computers are designed to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments. They have passed rigorous tests for adherence to safety standards, including continuous exposure to high voltage, power surges, and shock.

Easy Maintainability to Reduce System Downtime

Automation computers are often located at unmanned or remote sites. To ensure maximum uptime, the DA-720 supports Moxa’s Proactive Monitoring utility, which provides real-time information about the status of the computer hardware and triggers alerts based on user-defined criteria for predictive maintenance. The Smart Recovery utility allows engineers to automatically trigger OS recovery at remote locations to minimize system downtime.

DA-720 Series Rackmount Computer Highlights

• 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 CPU (Skylake)
• High I/O density: Up to 22 gigabit LAN ports + 10 serial ports, or 14 gigabit LAN ports + 18 serial ports
• 2 built-in DDR4 memory sockets with up to 32 GB capacity
• 110 to 240 VDC and 100 to 240 VAC power inputs
• 2 USB 3.0 SuperSpeed peripheral ports
• Moxa's innovative fanless heat dissipation technology
• PRP/HSR support for high network availability (available in Q3, 2017)
• Proactive Monitoring utility support for remote key-part monitoring and Ethernet-based remote alarm solution (API for easy integration)
• Fully automated OS recovery using the Smart Recovery utility
• Compliance with IEC 61850-3, IEC 60255, IEEE 1613, and EN 50121-4 standard

For more information on the DA-720 series rackmount computers or to get a quote, please visit: www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-computing/da-720-high-io-density-rackmount-computer/index.htm

According to the “2016 Global Industry 4.0 Survey” conducted by PWC, the digitization of existing product portfolios, and introducing a new digital product portfolio, are two key measures that companies are planning to take in the coming years to improve production efficiency.

"When a network upgrade is required, the most common concern for engineers deploying managed switches is their complexity during the whole system life cycle," noted Jack Lin, Product Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Division. "That’s why we developed the smart switch. It supports the most required management functions, and has a 3-2-1 design for ease of use: 3 pre-configured protocols, 2 installation methods, and a one page switch dashboard. We believe the smart switch is an ideal solution for the manufacturing industry, especially machine builders who are on their way towards the IIoT and industry 4.0."

• Three protocols in one device

Smart switches support EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus/TCP industrial protocols, and the configuration can be done in one click via the smart UI.

• Two centimeters wide with DIN-rail and rack-mounting options

Smart switches are designed for flexible installation. The compact size allows them to fit in almost any control cabinet, and they support both DIN-rail and rackmount installation. The three-way DIN-rail kit allows users to install the switches horizontally or vertically. With the optional 1U rack accessory, users can combine four smart switch units on a 19” cabinet.

• One-page dashboard

Smart switches come with a newly designed smart UI, which features a graphical function menu and one-page dashboard, making it easier for users to clearly visualize the status and operate the switch.

More Resources

1. Visit the SDS-3008 microsite
2. Read the smart switch application guide
3. Watch the demo video

In line with the products of the OnCell series, this LTE cellular gateway is designed for rugged operating environments, including remote locations. Dual SIMs together with the GuaranLink function, which automatically re-registers the device with a base station to establish a new cellular connection when the signal goes down, ensure connection continuity. The built-in power isolation and dual power inputs protect the device against EMC and ensure reliable connectivity. The LTE gateway can operate reliably at extreme temperatures, which makes it ideal for outdoor deployments.

Enhanced Security to Reduce Data Transmission Risks

To prevent cyber attacks on your network and block unauthorized access of critical data over the cellular network, Moxa’s new LTE cellular gateway provides secure VPN communication capabilities in both master and client modes. Support for site-to-site security protocols, such as OpenVPN, GRE, and IPSec, help you easily establish secure connections between two networks. In addition, the gateway complies with the technical requirements of the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard to provide enhanced security.

Designed for Efficiency in Long-Distance Applications

A cellular network is a perfect solution for device connectivity in hard-to-reach areas where wiring is expensive or complicated. However, managing remote industrial devices continues to be a challenge for most operators. Moxa’s OnCell Central Manager tool, available at no cost with the OnCell cellular gateway, facilitates fast deployment through mass configuration of a large number of cellular devices, and remote device maintenance. Network operators can use this tool to remotely upgrade firmware on devices and rectify faulty devices by sending SMS control commands to remotely reboot the gateways. The cellular gateway provides built-in interfaces for both Ethernet and serial connections, which is convenient for implementing converged networks efficiently and with ease.

OnCell G3150A-LTE Highlights

• VPN secure connection capability with IPSec, GRE, and OpenVPN protocols
• 3-in-1 serial port for serial data transmission over LTE cellular networks to enable easy data acquisition
• Free OnCell Central Manager tool for quick deployment and remote management of devices
• Dual SIMs for cellular operations backup coupled with Moxa’s GuaranLink technology enables cellular-link redundancy
• Power isolation design for better device protection against harmful electrical interference
• Industrial-grade design with dual-power inputs and built-in DI/DO

Find more information:

Product Site: https://www.moxa.com/en/spotlight/industrial-wireless/oncell-g3150a-lte/index.htm

Application Note: https://www.moxa.com/en/support/request_catalog_detail.aspx?isAdmin=true&id=3526

Datasheet: https://www.moxa.com/Moxa/media/PDIM/S100000289/moxa-oncell-g3150a-lte-series-datasheet-v1.0.pdf

"To meet the future trend of IP network evolution and converged network transmissions, the network backbone not only has to be reliable, but also needs to support sufficient bandwidth to accommodate data, voice, and video data transmission through one single network. In addition, increasing on board Ethernet devices are asking for higher ports count on backbone switches. Moxa’s new TN-4500A series Ethernet switches have maximum 28 ports and are featured with Gigabit ports supporting PoE functions for multiple devices data transmission. With 24 to 110 VDC wide input range, isolated dual power input and 120W PoE power budget, TN-4500A series’ power supply can provide customers sustainable network reliability as well as considerable flexibility for diverse applications at different locations. With future proof high bandwidth and reliable design, the TN-4500A series guarantee you smooth rail network operation.” said Joe Lin, product manager for Moxa’s Industrial Ethernet Switches.

The TN-4500A series Ethernet switches are compliant with essential sections of EN 50155, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration, as well as conformal coating and power insulation, making the switches suitable for railway onboard applications.

TN-4500A Series Features

• Up to 4 Gigabit ports with PoE function
• Isolated power with wide 24 to 110 VDC power supply range
• Essential compliance with EN 50155*
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms @ 250switches), and STP/RSTP/MSTP for network redundancy
• Up to 20 IEEE 802.3at/af compliant combo PoE and Ethernet ports
• Provides up to 30 watts per PoE port and 120W total PoE power budget

*Moxa defines “essential compliance” to include those EN 50155 requirements that make products more suitable for rolling stock railway applications