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IceBlock

A distributed nano-PLC that brings IEC 61499 intelligence to the edge — wirelessly.

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About IceBlock

IceBlock is a compact, cost-effective nano-PLC designed as a node in the Internet of Machines. It runs IEC 61499 natively, communicates peer-to-peer over IP, and connects to other nodes wirelessly — making it the practical building block for distributed, plug-and-produce industrial systems. Where full system replacement is not yet viable, IceBlock enhances existing equipment with distributed intelligent control today.

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What IceBlock gives you

  • Wireless peer-to-peer connectivity

    Nodes communicate directly over the Internet Protocol — no proprietary fieldbus, no central broker required.

  • IEC 61499 native

    Runs IEC 61499 control applications directly on-device, enabling true distributed decision-making at the edge.

  • Plug-and-produce flexibility

    Add or reconfigure nodes without rewiring or reprogramming the whole system. Component-oriented design by default.

  • OPC UA integration

    Interoperates with external data services and SCADA systems via OPC UA — connecting the edge to enterprise systems.

  • Compact and cost-effective

    Designed to be retrofitted onto existing equipment. Small enough to mount on a mechatronic component, priced for deployment at scale.

  • Customisable I/O

    Ships in standard 4×DI / 4×DO configuration. Can be customised to the specific interfaces of your mechatronic devices.

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