Legacy control hardware limits the adoption of virtualized PLCs in OT, restricting the benefits of Software-Defined Automation (SDA) and AI in factory automation. MLE’s Robo/TSN bridges this gap by virtualizing IT networks, enabling seamless Factory Cloud connectivity with existing sensors and actuators.
Powered by MLE’s patented integrated circuit technology, Robo/TSN runs legacy OT fieldbus protocols over standard IT infrastructure with unmatched reliability, security, and speed. It reduces costs, simplifies maintenance, minimizes downtime, and delivers microsecond-precise performance at scale.
Built on open IEEE standards like TSN, Robo/TSN works with modern servers and IEC 61131-3 PLC software. Moreover, it’s fully transparent to existing legacy hardware and software interfaces: Means, zero modifications to existing factory equipment – a rare "plug-and-play" solution in the industrial automation space.
- Bridging/ Tunneling of several protocols like PCIe, Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet, CAN, etc
- Scalable from 1 to 100 Gbps
- Precision time synchronization with IEEE TSN or IEEE 1588 v2 (CERN White Rabbit)
- Hardware accelerated deterministic transport with Ultra Low Latency (RTT < 600 ns)
- Reliable transport via TCP/IP and/or Quad-RP/IP
- Optional security features MACsec, IPSec, TLS
- Bounded Low Latency
- IEEE 802.1Qav Credit Based Traffic Shaper
- IEEE 802.1Qbu / 802.3br Preemption
- IEEE 802.1Qbv Scheduled Traffic
- IEEE 802.1Qcr Async Traffic Shaping
- Reliability: IEEE 802.1Qca Path Control
- IEEE 802.1CB Frame Replication & Elim
- Dedicated Resources & API
- IEEE 802.1Qcc TSN Configuration
- IEEE 802.1Qat Stream Reservation
- IEEE 802.1CS Link-Local Reservation
