Ignition Edge
Ignition Edge is Inductive Automation's lightweight edge tier: a focused Ignition gateway that collects and buffers data right at the machine and feeds it upstream.
Category: SCADA & HMI
What it does
- Collects tags directly from local PLCs and devices at the edge.
- Buffers data through connectivity gaps and forwards it to a central Ignition Cloud or Standard gateway (store-and-forward).
- Provides local visualization and edge computing without the footprint of a full gateway.
When to use it
Choose Ignition Edge for the many-per-fleet role: one lightweight gateway at each machine, line, or remote site, all feeding a central Ignition system. It is the tier that scales out across your equipment.
How it compares
| Ignition Cloud | Ignition Standard | Ignition Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Central cloud | On-site, per plant | On the edge device |
| Role | Aggregation & enterprise | Full site SCADA | Local collection & buffering |
| Scale | Multi-site | Single site, full-featured | Lightweight, focused |
Running on EmberNet
Ignition Edge is designed to run in multiples, so you can deploy an instance per machine or per node. Each opens in the dashboard, and each forwards to your central gateway over the zero-trust mesh, so edge data reaches the center without exposing the device to the internet.
This is the same tier EmberNet runs in production at customer sites today. Ignition licensing is handled as part of your EmberNet subscription.