As interest in cybersecurity grows,
IoT devices have increased in recent years, it has been pointed out
network vulnerabilities in products related to programmable controllers.
The firmware update function on the FX3 series cannot be
installed and makes the FX3 series so vulnerable in applications where
cyber security and role play.
To better protect your equipment and facilities, you can
replace your FX3 series system with the MELSEC iQ-F.
The Ethernet-related models of the FX3 series are
stopped.
If you are using the FX3 series and want cybersecurity for your
machine is not an issue, then it may be wise to use one or more Ethernet
module to be kept in stock as a spare.
This concerns the following modules:
Ethernet communication special adapter
FX3U-ENET-ADP
Ethernet interface block
FX3U-ENET
FX3U-ENET-L
FX3U-ENET-P502
Agenda:
• Start of production on order: April 1, 2024
• Order acceptance: until December 31, 2024
• Production stop: March 31, 2025
Alternatives:
Should cybersecurity be important to your installation
then an upgrade to the MELSEC iQ-F series is recommended. Depending on the
model, large installation and the features you use would this be an FX5S, FX5UJ,
Could be FX5U or FX5UC.
To ask:
Do you have any questions about what it specifically means for you or what
successor is the best solution for you. Please feel free to contact us.
email: info@engineeringshop.nl
Phone: 0229-714212
