OnLogic Released Industrial Computers With Intel Processors
The new Helix PLC series integrates CODESYS software for advanced machine control and industrial edge automation.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Computers
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OnLogic has launched the Helix 521-PLC and Helix 524-PLC, two fanless industrial computers powered by Intel Core Ultra processors. These systems are designed to manage complex machine control tasks through the integration of the CODESYS environment and Hilscher netX interface technology.
Why it matters
By isolating real-time control tasks from host operating system workloads, these systems provide the hardware-timed determinism necessary for industrial automation. They address the demand for high-performance edge computing capable of handling diverse industrial protocols.
The systems feature Intel Core Ultra processors and support up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memory. The Helix 524-PLC includes a PCIe Gen 5 x16 slot, while both models provide four 2.5GbE interfaces and support operation in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50°C.
The players
OnLogic
OnLogic is a global industrial computing manufacturer that specializes in designing fanless, reliable hardware for edge computing and automation.
Intel
Intel is a multinational semiconductor corporation that provides the Core Ultra Series processors used in the new Helix hardware.
CODESYS
CODESYS is a software suite used for industrial automation that provides a development environment for programmable logic controllers.
The details
The devices utilize the CODESYS software environment to separate real-time control tasks from the main operating system. The Helix 524-PLC model provides additional flexibility with PCIe expansion, enabling the integration of various fieldbus modules to support protocols like PROFINET, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP.
Timeline
The new OnLogic product line was announced on September 23, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release follows the wider industry transition of integrating advanced AI-capable processing into the industrial sector, marking a departure from legacy, lower-power CPU architectures. It positions OnLogic to compete directly in the high-performance edge automation market against manufacturers reliant on traditional fixed-function hardware.
Engineers and automation specialists can now consolidate multiple workloads onto a single fanless unit, reducing the physical footprint of control cabinets. The support for Ubuntu RT provides developers with more flexibility to implement custom real-time software solutions without needing proprietary hardware ecosystems.
The takeaway
The integration of Intel Core Ultra processors into industrial controllers allows for higher processing density at the edge. Users should consider these modular platforms when looking to replace legacy controllers with systems that support modern, high-speed networking standards.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in industrial hardware on our /tech/computers/ section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LinuxGizmos.
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