![An edge controller is first and foremost an industrial automation controller that provide real-time determinism to control the machine or process. (Image source: Emerson)](/images/Emerson_7_Dec_edge_controller.jpg)
An edge controller is first and foremost an industrial automation controller that provide real-time determinism to control the machine or process. (Image source: Emerson)
Edge controllers offer reliable industrial control and enable IIoT-capable data communications, but by gathering and analysing vast amounts of process data, and delivering actionable insights, these devices can facilitate better decision-making and improved operational performance