Arduino programming in industrial environment? Yes, this is possible. NOVUS DigiRail NXprog matches the ease of Arduino programming with the robustness of an industrial equipment.

DigiRail NXprog integrated I/Os handles both analog and digital signals, so it can be used as an I/O extension for standard automation systems, or as the brain of stand-alone applications.

Unlikely most PLCs which impose certain programming difficulties to the average user, the DigiRail NXprog programming is Arduino compatible, allowing for the use of high-level programming languages, such as C and C++. This way, users can program complex algorithms such as recursive logic, state machines, statistical analysis and mathematical equations in a very simple way.

Through its RS485 interface running Modbus RTU protocol, the DigiRail NXprog communicates with other devices acting either as a master or as a slave. It also incorporates an industrial Ethernet port running Modbus TCP protocol, enabling itself to industry 4.0 applications. In addition, the DigiRail NXprog can work with protocols from the Arduino community library as well as with other proprietary protocols.