Opta & Portenta Machine Control – Simplify Condition Monitoring

Real-time control, predictive maintenance, and secure remote access for industrial automation.

Arduino’s industrial automation line combines the Portenta Machine Control and Opta micro PLC, bringing condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and secure IIoT capabilities to modern and legacy systems alike. Built for industrial reliability, these devices enable rapid deployment of smart control systems with seamless cloud integration, intuitive programming via Arduino IDE or IEC-61131-3, and secure remote management. Whether you’re upgrading equipment or launching a new product line, Arduino PRO delivers modular, scalable, and cost-effective automation hardware for the Industry 4.0 and 5.0 era.

Features

  • Edge computing for real-time analytics
  • Built-in secure element for OTA updates
  • Wi-Fi, BLE, RS485, Ethernet connectivity
  • Programmable via Arduino IDE and PLC IDE
  • PLC-ready: IEC 61131-3 languages supported
  • Modular expansion via AUX ports
  • Cloud dashboard compatibility (Arduino Cloud and others)
  • DIN rail mountable, industrial certifications

Applications

  • Predictive maintenance
  • Remote monitoring of machinery
  • Condition-based alerting and control
  • Tank level and pump control
  • HVAC, energy management, and smart building integration
  • Conveyor belt and production line automation
  • Smart labeling, inspection, and anomaly detection
  • Machine learning at the edge for fault detection

Arduino Opta

Arduino Opta is a secure, easy-to-use micro PLC built for industrial control and real-time monitoring. With seamless connectivity, native cloud support, and a robust design, it's ideal for retrofitting legacy systems or launching scalable IIoT deployments.

Features/Benefits

  • 3 variants: Lite, RS485, and Wi-Fi/BLE
  • Secure OTA updates and X.509 certificate support
  • Compatible with Modbus TCP/RTU
  • High-power relays (up to 10 A @ 250 VAC)
  • Easy integration via DIN rail and standard fieldbus
  • Remote dashboards via Arduino Cloud

Portenta Machine Control

Portenta Machine Control brings AI-ready edge computing to factory floors. It enables real-time condition monitoring, remote control, and seamless data collection from equipment to cloud, all in a modular and rugged form factor.

Features/Benefits

  • Dual-core ARM Cortex-M7/M4 processor
  • Programmable I/O for high flexibility
  • Secure and modular design
  • BLE and Ethernet connectivity
  • HMI support and mobile app integration
  • Ideal for predictive analytics, remote diagnostics, and industrial upgrades

 

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