SOTHIS-S10: Control, Connectivity, Monitoring & Storage in One Edge Controller

SOTHIS S10 Edge Controller · FKW Style
SOTHIS S10 | Control, Connectivity, Monitoring & Storage in One Edge Controller
Industrial-Grade High-Performance Intelligent Edge-Cloud PLC

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Product Positioning
In industrial environments, PLC control, protocol gateways, SCADA, and data storage are typically handled by separate devices and software systems. The S10 integrates these four capabilities into a single industrial-grade platform, providing real-time control, device connectivity, lightweight monitoring, and historical data storage at the edge.
01S10 at a Glance

High-Performance Hardware Platform + Integrated Edge Capabilities

Built on a heterogeneous CPU + NPU architecture and a quad-core 2.0 GHz processor, the S10 provides PLC control, an intelligent gateway, Web SCADA, and data storage for industrial automation. It can serve as both the control core and an edge platform for field-device connectivity and data processing.

Quad-Core 2.0 GHzHigh-Performance Processor, stable computing performance for control, communications, and visualization.
CPU + NPUHeterogeneous Architecture, supports real-time control and edge intelligence processing.
-40 to 85°CIndustrial Temperature Range, built for harsh environments and continuous operation.
4-in-1Integrated Edge Capabilities, PLC + Gateway + Web SCADA + Data Storage.
  • A high-speed backplane and EtherCAT bus support connection to P7 Series distributed intelligent EtherCAT slave PLCs.
  • Hundreds of built-in industrial protocols enable rapid integration of legacy equipment and heterogeneous systems.
  • Lightweight monitoring screens can be created directly on the S10, eliminating the need to deploy separate third-party SCADA software.
  • Supports both onboard and expansion-card storage; historical data can be written to relational databases.
02One Device, Four Core Capabilities, One Complete Edge-Control Loop

Integrated control, connectivity, monitoring, and data management at the edge

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01 COREPLC Control | Real-Time Control at the Edge

The S10 features a high-speed backplane and connects to distributed intelligent EtherCAT slave nodes. It supports logic control, PID control, and multi-device coordination.

  • Supports up to 16 EtherCAT intelligent slave nodes.
  • PLC I/O capacity: up to 1,024 inputs and 1,024 outputs.
  • Basic instruction execution time: 7–10 ns; floating-point arithmetic: 10–15 ns.
Key Specs: 16 EtherCAT slaves | 1,024 I/O | Logic + PID
02 COREIntelligent Gateway | Rapid Integration of Heterogeneous Devices

In multi-vendor, multi-protocol industrial environments, the S10 provides a broad range of data acquisition and forwarding protocols for edge-side protocol adaptation, data aggregation, and device coordination.

  • Data acquisition protocols include OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, CANopen, S7, BACnet, TCP/IP, HTTP, and more.
  • Gateway capacity: up to 1,024 data points and 128 devices.
  • Supports data forwarding via OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, HTTP, and more.
Key Specs: 100+ protocols | ≤1,024 data points | ≤128 devices
03 COREWeb SCADA | Deploy Monitoring Screens Directly on the Device

Built-in lightweight Web SCADA allows monitoring pages to be created directly on the S10, reducing the complexity of deploying and maintaining additional software.

  • Supports up to 8 display pages.
  • Browser-based access simplifies on-site monitoring and maintenance.
  • Integrates PLC control, gateway data acquisition, and data storage into a unified closed loop.
Key Specs: Up to 8 pages | No third-party SCADA required
04 COREData Storage | Make Historical Data Traceable and Actionable

The S10 supports flexible combinations of onboard and expansion-card storage. Historical data can be stored in relational databases to support trend analysis, quality traceability, and operations and maintenance (O&M).

  • SD card capacity: 256 GB.
  • eMMC: 32 GB; optional 64 GB configuration.
  • DDR4 memory: 4 GB; optional 8 GB configuration.
Key Specs: SD 256 GB | eMMC 32/64 GB | DDR4 4/8 GB
03Industrial-Grade Performance Foundation

Real-Time Control, Reliable Communications, and Long-Term Operation

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The S10 hardware platform is designed to handle control, protocol data acquisition, Web-based monitoring, data storage, and edge-cloud collaboration concurrently. Its heterogeneous CPU + NPU architecture, quad-core 2.0 GHz processor, and expandable storage support concurrent workloads.

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Gigabit Ethernet

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USB Host 3.0

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RS-485 Serial

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Concurrent TCP Connections

Environmental RobustnessOperating temperature: -40°C to 85°C; operating humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing. The PCB features a conformal coating. External supply: 24 VDC; power consumption: 12 W.
Reliability and DiagnosticsBuilt-in diagnostics cover CPU operation, internal memory, communications, I/O, and other faults, helping engineers identify problems quickly.
04Open Connectivity & Edge-Cloud Collaboration

From Field Devices and Control Networks to Servers and Cloud Applications

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At the field layer, the S10 connects sensors, instruments, PLCs, distributed EtherCAT slave nodes, and production-line equipment. At the edge layer, it handles protocol data acquisition, real-time control, Web SCADA, and data storage. At the platform layer, it connects to HMIs, PCs, servers, databases, and cloud applications.

Integration Value
For retrofit projects, broad protocol support simplifies integration with existing equipment. For greenfield projects, EtherCAT, Gigabit Ethernet, and an IEC 61131-3-compliant programming environment provide a unified foundation for control and data.

05Engineering-Centric Development & O&M

Standards-Based Programming, Comprehensive Diagnostics, and Lightweight Monitoring

IEC 61131-3-Compliant ProgrammingSupports Ladder Diagram (LD), Instruction List (IL), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), and Continuous Function Chart (CFC), enabling engineers with different programming backgrounds to get started quickly.
Multi-Channel Communications & MonitoringSupports up to five concurrent TCP connections for programming and commissioning, HMI access, PC monitoring, and other tasks. Combined with Web SCADA, it provides an integrated workflow from development and commissioning through runtime monitoring.
Rapid TroubleshootingDiagnostic functions for CPU, memory, communications, and I/O faults help reduce on-site troubleshooting time and improve maintenance efficiency.
Device Coordination & Cloud ManagementSupports coordination among different device types and connection to cloud- and server-based management platforms, meeting the needs of distributed sites and centralized management.

Engineering Value
Integrating control programs, protocol adaptation, monitoring pages, and data storage on a single platform reduces interface configuration and system maintenance across multiple devices.

06Typical Application Scenarios

Flexible Deployment Across a Range of Industrial Automation Projects

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The S10 can serve as the edge-control core of a production line or machine. It can also be used for connectivity upgrades to existing equipment, industrial data acquisition, lightweight monitoring, remote O&M, and edge-cloud collaboration. The final configuration should be selected based on the site's I/O scale, real-time requirements, protocol mix, and system architecture.

07Key Technical Specifications

Specifications Based on the Product Brochure

SpecificationParameter
General Specifications
Operating Temperature-40 to 85°C
Operating Humidity5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
PCB Conformal CoatingYes
External Supply Voltage24 VDC
Internal Supply Voltage5 VDC
Power Consumption12 W
GroundingProper grounding required
Mainboard Specifications
Heterogeneous ArchitectureCPU + NPU, quad-core, 2.0 GHz
Storage
MemoryDDR4, 4 GB; optional 8 GB configuration
SD Card256 GB
eMMC32 GB; optional 64 GB configuration
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports2 × Gigabit Ethernet
USB2 × USB Host (USB 3.0)
Communication Port1 × RS-485 serial port
AI Gateway Specifications
Data Acquisition ProtocolsHundreds of industrial protocols, including OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, CANopen, S7, BACnet, TCP/IP, and HTTP
Gateway Data Points≤ 1,024
Devices≤ 128
Data Forwarding ProtocolsOPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.
SCADA Specifications
Display CapabilityLightweight Web SCADA; supports up to 8 display pages
PLC Specifications
EtherCAT Intelligent Slave Nodes16
PLC I/O Capacity1,024 inputs / 1,024 outputs
Control FunctionsLogic control, PID control
Instruction Execution TimeBasic instructions (bit operations, integer arithmetic, etc.): 7–10 ns; floating-point arithmetic: 10–15 ns
Programming LanguagesIEC 61131-3 compliant; supports LD, IL, ST, FBD, SFC, and CFC
DiagnosticsDiagnostics for CPU operation, internal memory, communications, I/O, and other faults
CommunicationsSupports up to 5 concurrent TCP connections for programming and commissioning, HMI access, PC monitoring, etc.
Collaboration
Device CoordinationSupports coordination across multiple device types
Edge-Cloud CollaborationSupports integration with cloud- and server-based management platforms
08Conclusion

As industrial sites accelerate digitalization and intelligent transformation, edge systems require not only stable and reliable control, but also open connectivity, real-time processing, historical data storage, and coordinated management.

The SOTHIS S10 integrates PLC control, an intelligent gateway, Web SCADA, and data storage into a single platform. With industrial-grade reliability, it helps enterprises simplify system architecture, reduce device integration and O&M costs, and enable reliable data acquisition, effective control, clear visualization, and practical use of field data.

From standalone machines to complete production lines, and from field control to edge-cloud collaboration, the S10 provides a flexible and efficient edge-control platform for industrial automation, connectivity upgrades to existing equipment, and smart manufacturing applications.

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