Mossa, via standard Ethernet with TSN technology
Presentation of a real-time parallel method for automated architecture data
Moxa showcased its Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) technology capabilities at the 2018 Automation Systems and Components Exhibition (SPS IPC Drives 2018) held in Nuremberg, Germany from November 27 to 29.

Attendees confirmed how to exchange all data in automation architectures in parallel or vertically in real time using standard Ethernet with TSN technology, and were able to glimpse the potential of IIoT and Industry 4.0 through ultra-low latency characteristics.

The core of TSN technology is delivering critical data to where it is needed in a timely manner within converged, large-scale IIoT networks. This enables mass customization in the manufacturing sector, going beyond simply reducing overall costs for production changes.

At the booth, Moxa demonstrated use cases for an integrated standard Ethernet infrastructure with Quality of Service (QoS) and low latency. This includes machine-to-supervisor real-time communication, machine-to-machine real-time communication, and machine-to-machine latency guaranteed communication based on standard Ethernet.

In addition, at this exhibition, Moxa participated in demonstrations alongside various technology and standards groups, including the Edge Computing Consortium (ECC), the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), Labs Network Industry 4.0 (LNI 4.0), and the Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group (EPSG). All demonstrations showed that Moxa's TSN switches can interoperate with devices from other vendors within a single standard Ethernet-based network infrastructure.

As part of its efforts to build innovative industrial connectivity technologies and solutions, Moxa is actively participating in three TSN interoperability testbeds built with ECC, IIC, and LNI 4.0. Moxa can thoroughly verify TSN interoperability based on activities in the testbed and confirm the stability and reliability of the previously developed implementation before launching it into the market.

Todd Walter, Senior Marketing Manager at IIC TSN Testbed and National Instruments, said, “We are pleased that the TSN community can leverage the expertise Moxa has built in industrial Ethernet and networking,” adding, “By investing in and participating in activities such as IIC TSN for flexible manufacturing testbeds, Moxa has contributed to achieving interoperability of Ethernet switches.”

Stefan Schönegger, Executive Director of the Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group (EPSG) and Vice President of Product Strategy and Innovation at B&R Industrial Automation, said, “As an EPSG partner, Moxa provides important knowledge and excellent products for the entire OPC UA TSN ecosystem, from sensors to the cloud,” adding, “By combining open standard protocols with OPC UA TSN, it is possible to build an open network infrastructure for real-time communication for IIoT while leveraging the cost advantages of standard Ethernet hardware.”

Andy Cheng, President of Moxa’s Strategic Business Unit, said, “Moxa is committed to technological advancements that benefit both enterprises and society. By collaborating with key industry stakeholders to drive technological innovation, industry standards, proof-of-concept (PoC), testbeds, and the successful commercialization of technologies that align with constantly evolving standards, we can meet the ever-increasing demands for connectivity and bandwidth.”