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Operating system for IIoT and automation unveiled at Pack Expo 2023

Sept. 13, 2023
Weidmuller introduces u-OS

An operating system uniquely engineered for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and automation applications has been introduced by Weidmuller USA. The debut of u-OS took place at the 2023 Pack Expo in Las Vegas.

Features of u-OS include a variety of specifics tailored to industry. It is:

• made for maintenance—cloud-based diagnostics and fleet management for remotely deployed devices

• designed for seamless integration—merge proprietary and third-party apps using containerization

• future-proof—built on open standards such as Linux, OPC-UA, and Docker

• independent—future-proof system with no lock-ins for more choices

• designed for universal compatibility—supports multiple fieldbus protocols

• made for scalability—expand and adapt with cloud-based device management

• migration-ready—transition to new systems without the hassle.

CoDeSys, an IEC61131-3 programming tool used in machine building and system integration, is fully integrated into the u-OS platform. This enables anyone, from newcomers to automation experts, to harness the power of CoDeSys, which is designed to provide a robust and user-friendly environment tailored to the user’s needs.

“U-OS isn’t just the bridge to Industry 4.0, it’s the on-ramp,” said Ken Crawford, senior director of automation at Weidmuller USA. “Plus, it’s independent and built on recognized open standards like Linux, Containers and OPC-UA to ensure future resilience and ease of system migration by eliminating reliance on a single provider.”

U-OS is compatible with other Weidmuller products, such as the u-remote and u-control lines, as well as IoT gateways and easyConnect, explained Crawford. “We are continuously growing the u-OS ecosystem to make our solutions even more flexible and valuable to a wide variety of industry sectors in the United States and global markets,” he added.

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