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How Do Battery Energy Storage Systems Enhance Industrial Sustainability?

Where would we be without energy? Our world relies on it. This means that energy consumption is at an all-time high, making it a bigger concern today than ever. With new, energy-intensive technologies like AI becoming commonplace, it begs the question of how we can mitigate our constant use of non-r...

Uninterrupted Ethernet Performance with MOXA's Modular Power Supply

Minimise Downtime. Enhance System Reliability and Redundancy. Reduce Maintenance Costs. Ease of Troubleshooting. The modular power supply, a unique design feature from MOXA for their EDS-4000 line of Ethernet switches, is a type of power supply unit (PSU) that’s designed to be eas...

Dive into Marine Applications with the Fanless MC-3201 Series

Intel 11th Gen Core i7 processor or Intel Celeron with max TDP 28W. NMEA ports and remote power switch. Wide operating temperature of -20°C to +55°C. Compact form factor of 220mm x 80mm x 170mm. 8GB DDR4, 4x Gigabit Lan, 2x COM and 1x removable 2.5” HDD/SSD TPM2.0. IEC 60945 and...

How MOXA and IEC 62443 Assure Cybersecurity

IEC 62443-4-2 is a standard within the IEC 62443 series, which addresses cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Specifically, IEC 62443-4-2 defines the technical security requirements for IACS components. IEC 62443-4-2 works in conjunction with IEC 62443-4-1, which focu...

15 MOXA MC-3201 PCs for Compact Maritime Embedded Technology

Our technical engineering team recently built another batch of 15 MOXA MC-3201 PCs for a client in the marine industry. Known for their durability, these fanless, solid-state storage PCs are designed to operate within a wide temperature range of -20°C to +55°C, making them ideal for the de...

Our Enrolment in the MOXA MTSC Program

Last month, two of our valued team members, Connor Richardson and Matt Westwood, travelled to the vibrant city of Munich in Germany to gain their MOXA Technical Support Certification (MTSC).

Navigating NIS2: The Significance of Cybersecurity in OT Networks

Industrial computing devices and embedded systems are becoming increasingly interconnected as part of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This connectivity brings numerous benefits, such as improved efficiency, predictive maintenance, and data-driven insights. Howe...

Exploring the Capabilities of the Ultra Compact UC-1222A and UC-2222A-T RISC Devices

Armv8 Cortex-A53 dual-core 1 GHz processor. 2 LAN, 2 RS-232/422/485, and 1 USB ports. -40 to 60°C plus extended 75°C operating temperature range. Security functions compliant with IEC 62443-4-2 SL2. CE, FCC, and UL certifications. Every nanosecond matters when it comes to embedded sy...

Consolidated Delivery of Moxa & Axiomtek Stock

On Tuesday, 12th December 2023, we received a consolidated shipment of devices from two of our preferred technology partners: Moxa and Axiomtek. Our commitment to quality starts with our collaboration with these trusted partners who don't just provide components; they're our allies in delive...

Future-Proof Your Network with Moxa's EDS-2000 & EDS-4000 Industrial Ethernet Switches

Extended operating temperature range for harsh environments. Easy access DIP-switch to enable features like Quality of Service (QoS) and Broadcast storm protection (BSP). Small footprint, which frees up space inside cabinets for more device connections. Ethernet switches are networking tools ...

How can you secure your OT network?

In December of 2015, at 3:30pm, workers of the Prykarpattyaoblenergo control centre, an electricity distribution outlet for the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Western Ukraine, were preparing to wrap up their day and head home for the evening. That was until one particular worker, who was tidying his desk...

Top 5 industrial computing and IoT products of 2020

With the sheer number of products being distributed through our device supply service, along with industrial computers and embedded systems custom-built and configured in our dedicated ESD-protected workshop, our Design Engineers and Network Specialists get to experience a myriad of technologies and...

How to install Node-RED on an IIoT Gateway

Node-RED is a simple yet powerful flow-based programing tool that allows you to collect data from new and legacy sensors, field devices and data points via a RISC or X86 computer platform, across all industries and application areas, and send relevant information to local and cloud dashboards and re...

What is Node-RED?

Node-RED is an open-source programming tool, for connecting hardware devices, APIs and online services creatively and easily. Primarily, it is a visual tool designed for the Internet of Things, but can also be used for other applications to very quickly assemble flows of various services.

3 things to consider when securing IIoT network devices

For many organisations, their cyber-security focus may be to formulate and apply security standards suitable to the network as a whole, however local device security may be less understood.

Address network convergence challenges with the Moxa ICS-G7000 series

- The evolution of network convergence in IIoT Adopting an IIoT network infrastructure that connects multiple sensors (things) to system devices will allow IIoT applications to acquire, compute and transfer large amounts of data with a view to automatically improving areas such as overall ...

Converting Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP with the Moxa MB3000 series

With its small form factor and dual mounting options the MB3180 can easily be installed into both new and existing applications. The configuration of the MB3180 can be achieved via a windows or Linux command line tool or via Moxa's own visual and intuitive software tool, the MGate Manager, which...

Reduce deployment time and frustration with Moxa's Modbus to DNP3 conversion solutions

Throughout the process of a project deployment, system integrators will often face various challenges, from managing multiple requirements for bridging serial-based DNP3 to Ethernet-based DNP3, the demand to cross-convert DNP3 protocols to other protocols like Modbus, as well as utilising embedded c...

Monitor the status of remote IIoT devices with Moxa’s ThingsPro cloud gateway

ThingsPro2 by Moxa helps you create a smart interface to your remote IIoT devices, sensors, instruments and assets quickly and easily.

Bridge edge devices to the SCADA system with Moxa’s MX-AOPC UA Suite

Combining the MX-AOPC UA Server, Viewer, and Logger, the MX-AOPC UA Suite provides a centralised, intuitive, secure and reliable framework to allow you to bridge edge devices to the SCADA system.

Upgrade old railway communication systems with Moxa’s ioPAC 8600 and MAR-2000 onboard devices

The refurbishment of older trains can be costly and challenging. Not only does existing cabling take up valuable space prohibiting the installation of a more modern framework, but limited numbers of coupler poles and communication bandwidth restrictions can also impede upgrades to legacy communicati...

Enable reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for your mobile industrial machinery with Moxa’s AWK-1137C wireless clients

Retro-fitting wireless connectivity into mobile machinery and vehicles in an industrial environment requires small and rugged WiFi devices that are easy to integrate and configure. Moxa’s AWK-1137C wireless clients are the perfect fit for this application, having a compact form factor and buil...

Deliver seamless connectivity for all consists automatically with Moxa's Dynamic Ring Coupling

A constantly adaptable consistent arrangement and coupling is paramount to an efficient rail network, and in traditional installations with this comes complications for rail operators when attempting to provide seamless connectivity for passengers and onboard passenger information services.

Fully configure and maintain your entire network with Moxa’s MXstudio industrial management suite

Networks, and those in an IIoT environment in particular, require skilled and time consuming labour to configure, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot. With Moxa’s MXstudio you have at your fingertips a single suite of software that allow you to completely configure and maintain your entire netw...

Increase distances in Intelligent Transportation Ethernet installations without prohibitive wiring and installation costs

Extending and upgrading Intelligent Transportation systems sometimes require options for extending Ethernet communications beyond 100 metres, a limit outlined in the IEEE 802.3-2015 Ethernet standard.

Remote Wireless Condition Monitoring for legacy devices

Oil fields require monitoring of field site environments, such as wellheads, which often include legacy devices spread over large physical areas. Connectivity to these legacy devices is likely limited by incompatible I/O, and to physically install a network to allow communication across an entire fi...

Extend security throughout your entire network without raising costs

The requirement for heightened network security is prevalent within many critical assets such as pumping/ treatment systems in water stations, DCS systems in oil and gas applications, and PLC/SCADA systems in factory automation.

Industrial Secure Routers

Moxa's industrial Ethernet solution includes integrated network security through cyber-hardened firmware and software. Additional security is added through the EDR series secure router, which combines firewall, VPN, and NAT functionality with Gigabit bandwidth to increase security protection on ...

Industrial Ethernet Gateways

Moxa's industrial Ethernet gateways enable seamless communications between factory automation networks and the open Ethernet backbone, and offers easy setup and fast data transfer rates for real-time applications.

Industrial Network Management

Every industrial network has a lifecycle consisting of four basic stages: installation, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics. Throughout all four aspects of the industrial network lifecycle, integrators and operators would encounter many challenges. To optimise network efficiency and minimise tot...