Digital transformation in factories
Platform for digital transformation in manufacturing
Security / Data Linkage / Digital Twin
Digital transformation in manufacturing requires a control platform capable of:
Secure connectivity between OT (Operational Technology)
and IT (Information Technology)
Centralized data management
System simulation and verification before actual deployment
The MX Controller is designed to meet all of these requirements,
serving as a core platform for Smart Factory architecture.
Protect systems against cyber attacks
Security is built into the control architecture — not an external add-on solution.
The MX Controller integrates security functions at the controller level, including:
Encrypted communication
User authentication
Program tampering detection
during startup
Compliance with IEC 62443-4-2
industrial security standards
Secure connectivity and data linkage with IT systems
MX Controller supports both OPC UA Server and OPC UA Client functions, enabling secure data exchange between OT and IT systems.
Server function:
Send operational data to IT systems
Device integration on one platform
Information model standardization
Support
Cloud and on-premises connectivity
Device integration on one platform
Centralized data management with Network Drive / NAS
MX Controller supports NAS storage for:
Backup file
Logging file
Recipe file
Enables:
Simultaneous updates
for multiple controllers
Long-term data storage
Fast recovery when replacing devices
Remote device monitoring
| MX Controller integrates Web server functions: |
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| Browser-based access |
| Support for PC, tablet, and smartphone |
| Monitoring without GX Works3 |
| Enables: |
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| CPU diagnostics monitoring |
| Program monitor tracking |
| I/O status monitoring |
Mitsubishi Electric's Digital Twin
MX Controller is the core platform within Digital Twin ecosystem.
3D line simulation
Control logic simulation
Model-based development
SCADA visualization
Enables
Layout design in a virtual environment
Program verification before hardware installation
Validation of system configuration and
control logic before commissioning
Value delivered
Compliance with global
industrial standards
Standardized and secure
OT-IT connectivity
Centralized and scalable
data management
Flexible remote monitoring
Reduced development and commissioning time
through Digital Twin technology