OptixEdge from Rockwell Automation: Edge Computing Built for Modern SCADA
Industrial teams are being asked to do more with the data generated by their machines, production lines and remote assets. Traditional HMI/SCADA architectures often rely on separate devices for visualization, data collection, remote access and edge computing. This added complexity increases infrastructure costs and makes it more difficult to scale modern HMI/SCADA applications across a facility.
OptixEdge™ from Rockwell Automation® helps solve this challenge by bringing multiple edge functions into one industrial appliance. With this DIN rail/book-mounted device, manufacturers can collect, process, analyze and visualize machine-level data closer to where it is created. The OptixEdge hardware also includes FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ and FactoryTalk® Optix™ Runtime licenses. Together, they help manufacturers build scalable HMI/SCADA systems that support local analytics, secure remote access, browser-based visualization and future-ready data strategies. For facilities modernizing legacy HMI/SCADA infrastructure, OptixEdge creates a practical path toward edge-enabled visualization and data management without requiring a complete system redesign.
Features & Benefits
Machine-Level Data Processing
- Process operational data at the edge before sending it to enterprise systems or cloud applications
- Analyze machine data closer to the source for faster operational decisions
- Reduce unnecessary data transmission, helping lower bandwidth and storage demands
- Enable local analytics for applications such as quality monitoring, production insight and predictive maintenance
Modern HMI/SCADA Development
- Run FactoryTalk Optix applications on a dedicated edge computing device
- Support modern SCADA applications across machines, production areas or remote assets
- Use browser-based visualization to make operational data more accessible to authorized users
- Extend HMI/SCADA systems with edge data processing and secure connectivity
Flexible Edge Architecture
- Docker containers and FactoryTalk Optix Runtime can be used to deploy custom applications
- Connect with Rockwell Automation and third-party controllers
- Support advanced networking options such as NAT, NAT 1:1, routing and internet sharing
- Use FactoryTalk Remote Access for secure remote programming, configuration and troubleshooting
Questions or Requests
Speak with your account manager or one of The Reynolds Company's automation specialists to learn how OptixEdge and FactoryTalk Optix can support modern HMI/SCADA, edge computing and industrial data strategies.