Belden Unveils ELX3 ProLinx Edge Gateway with Docker and Protocol Conversion
BDC•Belden launched the ELX3 ProLinx Edge Gateway, combining EtherNet/IP-to-Modbus TCP/IP conversion with Docker-based edge hosting on a rugged platform rated for -40°C to +70°C. The gateway enables digital twin connectivity and near-real-time analytics containers in Class I, Division 2 environments for oil & gas, power and logistics industries.
1. Product Launch and Integration
Belden introduced the ELX3 ProLinx Edge Gateway, integrating ProSoft Technology’s protocol conversion with Docker-based edge application hosting to unify data from IIoT devices and legacy OT equipment on a single hardware platform.
2. Key Features and Capabilities
The gateway supports EtherNet/IP-to-Modbus TCP/IP communication, deployable user-defined containers for machine learning, predictive maintenance and near-real-time analytics, all within a single ruggedized device.
3. Industrial Applications and Specifications
Engineered for operation between -40°C and +70°C and rated for Class I, Division 2 environments, the ELX3 targets complex industrial networks in oil & gas, power distribution and logistics, enabling digital twin connectivity and localized decision-making at the machine level.
