Softing · Industrial Edge, Docker & MQTT Connectivity

edgeNode Portainer

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

Current platformIndustrial edge & MQTT
Softing edgeNode Portainer
ProcessorBCM2711 · 1.5 GHz
Ethernet2 × Gigabit RJ45
Dimensions120 × 28 × 110 mm
Environment−20 to +60 °C
Product overview

Industrial edge & MQTT

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

Central application managementUse a Portainer Server architecture to deploy, update and roll back applications across managed edge nodes.
Open container platformRun Softing edge applications or suitable third-party Docker applications within hardware resources.
Industrial hardwareFanless DIN-rail construction with two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for engineered edge deployment.
Cybersecurity operationsUse controlled image sources, signed release processes, network segmentation, credentials and patch governance.
Connection architecture

edgeNode Portainer in the system architecture

The product belongs in the communication/information layer; exact protocol roles and compatibility remain model- and release-dependent.

01PLC / CNC
02edgeNode Portainer
03Docker / edge runtime
04OPC UA / MQTT
05IT / cloud / analytics
Verify controller/device firmware, protocol role, network segmentation and cybersecurity ownership before commissioning.
Application fit

edgeNode Portainer is relevant

01

Docker connectivity

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

02

Industrial edge gateway

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

03

MQTT publishing

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

04

OPC UA edge

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

05

Multi-site rollout

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

06

Installed-base migration

Industrial DIN-rail edge device with Portainer Agent for centrally managed deployment of Docker applications.

Technical data

Key specifications and compatibility

Values are based on the supplied Softing archive data, with selected current lifecycle/product information refreshed from Softing public pages. Confirm the exact release and order code before design-in.

ProcessorBroadcom BCM2711 quad-core ARM Cortex-A72, 64-bit, 1.5 GHz
Ethernet2 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45
USB / HDMI1 × USB 2.0 Type A; 1 × HDMI 2.0 Type A
Pre-installed applicationPortainer Agent LTS
Dimensions / weight120 × 28 × 110; approximately 420
Power / loss24 VDC ±20%; typical power loss 9.5 W
EnvironmentOperating −20 to +60; storage −40 to +85
Protection / mountingIP20; 35 mm DIN rail; convection cooling
Complete the architecture

Build the information path around edgeNode Portainer

01PLC / CNC
02edgeNode Portainer
03Docker / edge runtime
04OPC UA / MQTT
05IT / cloud / analytics
Resources & requirement capture

Current Softing documentation and specification data

Verify manuals, downloads, licences, certifications and lifecycle directly with Softing, then freeze the Primionics configuration.

Installed systemController/device models, firmware, network protocol and topology.
Data / asset objectiveRead/write variables, parameterization, diagnostics, monitoring or development role.
Northbound interfaceOPC UA role, MQTT broker, API, FDI/FDT, SCADA/MES or application library.
DeploymentWindows, Docker, gateway, DIN rail, OEM device or industrial PC.
CybersecurityNetwork zones, certificates, identities, remote access and patch ownership.
Commercial scopeLicences, runtime/redistribution terms, quantity, support and lifecycle.