Build Smarter Industrial Systems with Moxa’s Ignition-Ready Computers
Scalable IIoT With Moxa Computing Solution and Ignition Software
Modern industrial operations often require reliable connectivity for a wide range of devices that are distributed across remote, often harsh environments. Using traditional proprietary solutions can be costly and restrictive due to limited protocol interoperability, vendor-specific drivers, and rigid architectures that hinder scalability and remote management. Moxa’s reliable edge computers and IIoT gateways with Ignition Edge deliver a resilient and scalable platform for PLC data acquisition using MQTT/Sparkplug and native Ignition architecture.
Reliability at Scale
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Low-power, rugged, and wide-temp devices (–40 to 70°C) with CID2/ATEX
certification.
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Integrated LTE and 5G connectivity with global RF certifications.
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10-year Linux OS support to reduce security costs for updates and maintenance.
Flexibility at the Edge
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Seamless integration for major PLCs and industrial protocols, including
Allen-Bradley®, Siemens®, Omron®, Modbus, DNP3, and OPC UA.
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Quick tag generation with native MQTT and Sparkplug™ publishing.
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Replaces costly proprietary modules and protocol converters.
Data Acquisition on an Industrial Scale
Scaling data-acquisition applications across hundreds of sites and devices requires consistency, reliability, and operational simplicity. Moxa leverages Ignition’s flexible software foundation on its industrial-grade computing platform to continuously collect, process, and visualize industrial data both at the edge and in centralized deployments.
Cloud-ready Efficient Systems
Modern SCADA and MES architectures are increasingly designed around publish-subscribe models and open standards. By supporting MQTT, Sparkplug B, OPC UA, and Ignition, these systems enable efficient data flow through on-premises and cloud infrastructure with lower latency, enabling higher scalability and better design compared with traditional data polling.
Optimized Edge Client
Running Ignition Edge on Industrial Arm-based computers enables reliable data acquisition exactly where it’s needed—close to the source. These compact, low-power systems are purpose-built for remote and unmanned installations with wireless connectivity options and industrial design that stand up to temperature extremes, vibration, and electrical noise.
Broad Protocol Support
Heterogeneous field environments are the norm in industrial systems. Ignition Edge is built to accommodate that reality, offering extensive native driver support along with flexible tools to integrate legacy or specialized equipment. This allows operators and integrators to focus on standardizing a single edge data platform without forcing changes to existing devices or control strategies.
Efficient Wellhead Monitoring System
Running Ignition Edge on Moxa LTE-enabled Arm-based computers is a cost-effective solution to provide real-time visibility into well and equipment performance at each well site. The system can run on solar power and be installed in existing cabinets to collect live operational data from Allen-Bradley PLCs, proprietary controllers, and field sensors. Data is then transmitted wirelessly to the central Ignition gateway, which hosts client-facing dashboards and visualizations, enabling monitoring and decision-making.
Centralized Pipeline Station Monitoring
Managing a large pipeline network means connecting widely dispersed pump stations, valve sites, and custody-transfer points, each running different PLCs, RTUs, meters, and sensors across a mix of Ethernet, serial, LTE, or even microwave links. By pairing Ignition Edge with Moxa's rugged computers, you can unify diverse PLCs, sensors, and communication links (LTE/Serial/Ethernet) into one scalable architecture.
Smart CNG Trailer Monitoring
Specialized services like compressed natural gas delivery need far more than basic fleet management. They require real-time visibility into onboard gas systems, including pressure, composition, and flow data, to ensure safe, uninterrupted supply. Ignition Edge on Moxa computers provides a rugged, cost-effective platform that unifies specialized onboard data with standard fleet metrics like location and fuel level. Modern wireless connectivity and full platform ownership allows the system to adapt and scale as a business evolves.
Cloud-based Water Treatment Platform
Water and wastewater operations can be modernized by bridging legacy PLC infrastructure with cloud-based SCADA. By running Ignition Edge on rugged Moxa computers, plants gain a vendor-agnostic platform for secure MQTT data transmission and local buffering. This solution provides essential hardware security using dual NICs to physically isolate local PLC networks from the cellular network while centralizing control and alerts across distributed facilities. The result is a high-performance, remote-access architecture with a minimal physical footprint for continuous reliability.
Remote Monitoring for High-efficiency Water Desalination
Modernizing remote desalination plants is challenging because operators must connect multi-vendor PLCs and water-quality equipment across sites, often with limited IT resources and unstable connectivity. Ignition Edge on Moxa gateways securely integrates these devices, buffers real-time data, and sends it over LTE/Wi-Fi without major upgrades. This streamlined architecture enables centralized monitoring, early detection of pump or membrane issues, and more reliable, continuous operations.
Real-time visibility and control for material waste handling
Managing machines across customer sites requires real-time performance and machine-health data. However, strict IT policies and limited network access make cloud connectivity difficult. Ignition Edge on Moxa gateways offers a simple, scalable solution with protocol conversion, buffering, secure MQTT, and LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity, avoiding reliance on customer IT. OEMs can easily add sensors and enable predictive maintenance, analytics, and remote troubleshooting to deliver stronger service with less downtime.
Moxa Computing Solution Running Ignition Edge
| Moxa Solutions |
UC-8600A
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UC-4400A
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UC-3400A
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UC-2200A
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UC-1200A
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| CPU | Armv8 Cortex-A72 dual-core 1.5 GHz |
Armv8 Cortex-A53 quad-core 1.6 GHz |
Armv8 Cortex-A53 quad-core 1.4 GHz |
Armv8 Cortex-A53 dual-core 1 GHz |
Armv8 Cortex-A53 dual-core 1 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC 1 x microSD slot 1 x M.2 SSD Slot |
16 GB eMMC 1 x microSD slot |
16 GB eMMC 1 x microSD slot |
16 GB eMMC 1 x microSD slot |
16 GB eMMC 1 x microSD slot |
| Operating Temp | -40 to 75°C -40 to 70°C (with wireless) |
-40 to 75°C -40 to 70°C (with cellular) -40 to 65°C (with cellular and Wi-Fi) |
-40 to 70°C | -40 to 75°C -40 to 70°C (with wireless) |
-40 to 60°C |
| Power Consumption | 12 to 48 VDC | Dual power, 9 to 48 VDC | 9 to 48 VDC | 12 to 24 VDC | 12 to 24 VDC |
| Moxa Solutions |
AIG-302
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AIG-502
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| CPU | Armv7 Cortex-A7 dual-core 1 GHz |
Intel® Core™ i7-7600U (4M cache, up to 3.90 GHz) |
| Memory | 2 GB DDR3L | 32 GB SODIMM DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 32 GB mSATA |
| Operating Temp | -40 to 70°C | -40 to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | 12 W | 72 W |
Note: Ignition® and Ignition Edge® licenses are not included with the device; they need to be purchased separately.
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