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SDEX Suite

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Description

OPC UA & MQTT Aggregation Platform

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.

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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
Diagram of cloud-based applications connected to an mqtt broker and opc ua clients, with siemens hardware and an 'optimized block access' banner.

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 modeling with support for S7 structures and expandable arrays

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