Schneider Electric's Modicon M262 controller connects directly to the cloud and digital services, enabling IIoT support and reducing commissioning time with built-in plug-and-play functionality.

Schneider Electric announced on the 4th that it has launched the 'Modicon M262 Controller', an IIoT-enabled solution for logic and motion applications.

The Modicon M262 controller provides the scalability and intuitiveness to integrate machines into Industry 4.0 environments, machine-to-device, machine-to-human, machine-to-machine, machine-to-plant, or machine-to-cloud.

The new solution allows for a variety of controllers to be used when communication with plants or the cloud is required, and is suitable for a variety of applications such as material handling, hosting, packaging, food and beverage, electronics, or textiles.

The Modicon M262 controller connects directly to the cloud and digital services via two ready-to-use, standalone, built-in Ethernet ports, and comes with built-in cybersecurity features and encryption protocols.

Key benefits include: ▲Up to five 1:1 standalone Ethernet networks and cyber-secure cloud connectivity; ▲Flexibility to be used as an integrated motion controller in logic applications; ▲SIL3 It complies with the latest safety regulations and features built-in encrypted communication, network isolation, Achilles authentication, and other cybersecurity features.

The Modicon M262 controller is an essential part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Machine.

EcoStruxure Machine enables equipment manufacturers and OEMs to compete and innovate in the new digital era by maximizing productivity and generating additional revenue streams from new business opportunities.

The Modicon M262 can also be connected to Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Machine Advisor, a digital tool for equipment manufacturers.

Machine Advisor enables OEMs to expand their potential to generate end-user service revenue by performing asset monitoring and predictive maintenance.

“Connected devices alone will not achieve true digital transformation,” said Cyril Perducat, vice president of IoT and Digital Offers at Schneider Electric, about the Modicon M262. “You need to develop a seamless ecosystem of people and machines that can perform optimized and comprehensive processes.”all.