Hi,
after the epc1502 was suddenly discontinued, we were referred to the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE as a replacement.
We have been using the epc1502 to run our Docker application.
How do I do this with the UPC2440? For the EPC1502, we could install the ‘Docker-Portainer Edge-Devices’ app from the PLCnext Store, but this is not available for the UPC 2440. Does the UPC2440 support applications from the store at all?
Hi,
you are right, the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE is not a 1:1 transition to the EPCs. - In fact, working with the device and therefore changing the application is required.
Instead of Linux Yocto, the UPC has a Linux Ubuntu Desktop pro installed.
Working with Apps and OCI-Containers is also changed.
As of now, the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE does not support PLCnext Store Apps (FW 2025.0). Soon, this will change with FW 2026.0.
However, for Docker applications, I would suggest installing these in the pre-installed Ubuntu Cockpit (Podman Cockpit).
Also possible would be to install Docker-Portainer directly to Ubuntu (for instance via the Ubuntu Store).
To sum it up, working with the Ubuntu Pro makes installing software often easier. However, changing the current application is required.
Daniel
Hi,
on the EPC1502 we had a streamlined provisioning workflow that included installing docker+portainer from the plcnext store, uploading images via portainer and creating a stack with a compose.yaml. took like 5 Minutes and could be done with simple instructions.
On the VL3 UPC 2440 however, we need an extensive process involving image transfer via SCP, creating pods, export systemd files, install systemd services, have only limited compose support and the user needs a CS degree.
We therefore ask you to include support for Docker with Portainer in the next update.