MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced the launch of its latest industrial connectivity solution, the FieldServer Modbus IoT Gateway.

A versatile, secure solution that bridges legacy Modbus devices with today’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) infrastructure, this new Modbus IoT Gateway is the latest in MSA Safety's suite of FieldServer Protocol Gateways. FieldServer Gateways are secure, easy-to-configure devices that serve as entry points for data communication and processing between internet-connected products and network protocols to the cloud.

Designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and automation professionals, the Modbus IoT Gateway supports Modbus RTU (serial) and Modbus TCP (Ethernet) protocols and enables seamless conversion to OPC UA and MQTT protocols. The conversion allows for cloud-based integration and remote access, helping make it easier for users to communicate with their devices, platforms, data, and streamline workflows.

“We know facilities utilize Modbus for their core operations, and we want to help make it easier for them to bring their systems into the connected era safely and efficiently,” said Gustavo Lopez, MSA Safety Vice President, Product Strategy and Development. “The new Modbus IoT Gateway is ideal for organizations looking to upgrade legacy infrastructure, enable remote monitoring, or meet evolving digitalization standards without replacing existing equipment by enabling edge-to-cloud communication and modern protocol compatibility.”

Key features of the Modbus IoT Gateway include:

• Multi-protocol support for Modbus RTU and TCP to OPC UA and MQTT
• Secure cloud connectivity with X.509 certificate support through MQTT and OPC UA for leading cloud platforms including AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub and Ignition
• Web-based interface for simplified setup, configuration, and diagnostics
• Scalable deployment for both device retrofit and new installations
• Industrial-grade security designed for modern Operational Technology/Information Technology (OT/IT) convergence

The FieldServer Modbus IoT Gateway is available now through MSA Safety and authorized channel partners. To learn more about the new Gateway and other FieldServer solutions, click here.