SDEX Suite Gateway Standard

Secure PLC & CNC Data Aggregation

SDEX Suite is an industrial OPC UA and MQTT data aggregation platform that securely aggregates and distributes PLC and CNC data to IT systems. This OT/IT data aggregation middleware enables scalable industrial data connectivity across Windows, Docker, and gateway deployments.

Hardware	Processor	Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1,5GHz
	Status LEDs (Gateway)	PWR (Power Supply), RUN (Running), ERR (Error), APP (Application)
	Real-Time Clock	Real-Time clock with buffering, setting the time via browser or by NTP server (buffer time depends on conditions such as ambient temperature and duration of use)
Interfaces	Ethernet	2x IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, Connector: RJ45
	USB	1x USB 2.0, Connector: Type A
	HDMI	1x HDMI 2.0, Connector: Type A
Supported Communication Protocols		MQTT V3.1, V3.1.1, & V5 OPC UA Server OPC UA Client Modbus TCP SIMATIC S7, RFC1006, S7+: S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500 PLCs EtherNet/IP CIP: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (CLX) and CompactLogix PLCs Sinumerik (RFC1006): Sinumerik 840D PL & SL CNCs FOCAS (Ethernet): FANUC CNCs Series 30i, 31i, 31i-B, 31i-B5, 32i-B, 35i-B, 0i-D, 0i-F, 0i-F Plus, Power Motion i- A, and FANUC NCGuide (Simulator)
Physical Properties	Dimensions (H x W x D)	120 mm x 28 mm x 110 mm
	Weight	Approx. 420g
	Power Supply	24Vdc ±20%, SELV/PELV supply mandatory, typical input current 500mA (max. 1A, considering rush-in current at switch-on)
	Typical Power Loss	9.5W
	Operating Temperature	-20°C … +60°C
	Storage Temperature	-40°C … +85°C
	Relative Humidity	5% … 95%, non-condensing
	Cooling	Convection, no fan
	Mounting	DIN rail 35mm
	Protection Class	IP20
Conformity/Standard	CE	Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) EN61000-6-2 Generic standards – Immunity standard for industrial environments EN61000-6-3 Generic standards – Emission standard for residential, commercial, and light-industrial environments EN61000-6-4 Generic standards – Emission standard for industrial environments EN61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use EN61131-2 Programmable controllers – zone B EN55011 Industrial, scientific, and medical equipment – Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics – Group 1 Class B EN55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Emission Requirements - Class B EN 50581:2012/EN IEC 63000:2018 RoHS, Assessment of the restriction of hazardous substances
	FCC	FCC 47 CFR Part 15B and ICES-003 – Class B
	VCCI	Class B Information Technology Equipment (ITE) set forth in the Agreement of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI), April 2015

PLC with OPC UA Server Centralized Data Aggregation and Interface Abstraction Centralized aggregation of PLC and CNC data from multiple OPC UA servers into a unified namespace Simplified application access through a single aggregation server instead of multiple individual data sources Fine-grained data selection through flexible OPC UA service-based filtering down to item level Reduced configuration and maintenance effort by avoiding individual setup for each OPC UA source and client
Siemens SIMATIC controllers Efficient Access to Siemens SIMATIC PLC data Comprehensive read and write data access from SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500 controllers Seamless integration of optimized data blocks from SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 controllers for efficient data handling. Simplified namespace configuration through direct import of STEP 7 or TIA Portal project files or live variable browsing Consistent and scalable data modelling with support for S7 structures and expandable arrays
Allen-Bradley controllers Efficient Access to Allen-Bradley Controller Data Reliable read and write data access from ControlLogix (CLX) and CompactLogix controller via EtherNet/IP CIP. Flexible connectivity through routing capabilities for complex network topologies Comprehensive data coverage through support of all elementary (atomic) data types Consistent and scalable data modelling with support for user-defined data types (UDTs) and arrays
Modbus TCP controllers Efficient Access to Modbus TCP Controller Data Vendor-independent read and write access to process data from Modbus TCP controllers (e.g., Schneider Electric, Wago, Siemens PAC, Beckhoff, Phoenix Contact) Simplified and transparent namespace definition using standard Modbus TCP syntax
SINUMERIK CNC controllers Efficient Access to Siemens SINUMERIK CNC Data Direct access to production and tooling data from SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line and Power Line CNC systems Structured and customizable data representation through predefined namespaces for machine-specific datasets Transparent visibility of tools and magazines through automatic tool recognition Reliable access to NC and PLC alarms, GUD variables, and R parameters for monitoring and diagnostics
FANUC CNC controllers Efficient Access to FANUC CNC Data Direct access to production and tooling data from FANUC CNC systems, including Series 30i/31i/32i/35i, 0i, Power Motion i-A, and NCGuide Structured and customizable data representation through predefined namespaces with support for user-defined PMC areas Transparent access to machines and process data without changes to existing CNC programs

Overview
Faster Integration and Deployment
Plug-and-play connectivity to PLC and CNC controllers from leading manufacturers
Preconfigured OPC UA and MQTT communication paths
Minimal engineering effort — no PLC program changes
Short time-to-market for IIoT and analytics projects
Integrated Industrial Cybersecurity
Secure IT/OT separation via middleware architecture
Reduced risk of unauthorized access, cyber threats, and production downtime
End-to-end protection with TLS/SSL encryption, authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC)
Advanced security mechanisms include whitelisting, blacklisting, DoS prevention, and IEC 62443-aligned
Flexible Deployment across IT and OT Environments
Consistent operation across Windows, Docker, and industrial gateway environments
Deployment flexibility to match existing IT and OT infrastructures
Simplified maintenance and upgrade processes through unified versioning and licensing
Scalable implementation from single machines to global, multi-site architectures
Unified and Scalable Data Access
Vendor-independent data access across heterogeneous PLC and CNC environments
Consistent data structures through standardized OPC UA information models (PADIM, Weihenstephan)
Simplified integration into IT, SCADA, MES, ERP, and cloud systems via Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures
Improved data availability and analytic consistency for reliable reporting, optimization, and advanced analytics
Optional Hardware Gateway for Maximum Network Segmentation and Operational Security
Enhanced network protection through physical separation of OT and IT interfaces
Secure edge deployment close to machines or inside control cabinets without dependency on existing PCs or servers
Reliable continuous operation in harsh industrial environments through robust, industrial-grade hardware
Reduced commissioning effort and operational risk through a dedicated, preconfigured SDEX Suite runtime