Niagara Edge 10 End of Life: Key Dates and the Best Replacement Options

The Niagara Edge 10 is end of life: last time buy in Europe was 31 December 2025, it stays on Niagara 4.15, and hardware support ends in July 2028.

The Edge 10 has been a popular way to bring small plant and equipment into a Niagara system: a compact, low-cost Niagara controller with onboard I/O, ideal for OEM equipment, small plant rooms and remote sites. Tridium is now retiring it in favour of a next-generation IP edge device. This guide sets out the dates, what they mean for sites already running Edge 10s, and how to choose a replacement.

Niagara Edge 10 end-of-life dates

After the last time buy you cannot order new Edge 10 units through normal channels in that region. Remaining stock in the supply chain disappears quickly, which matters most when an installed unit fails and needs a like-for-like replacement.

What end of life means for existing Edge 10 sites

Your Edge 10s keep working

End of life does not switch anything off. Installed Edge 10 controllers continue running their stations indefinitely.

Software stops at Niagara 4.15

Niagara 4.15 is the active long-term support release and the final supported Niagara version for the Edge 10. It will not run Niagara 5. Niagara 4.15 continues to receive updates and maintenance until Q4 2028, after which security patches for Edge 10 sites stop.

Niagara 5 supervisors can still supervise Edge 10s

An Edge 10 on Niagara 4.15 can continue running within a system supervised by a Niagara 5 Supervisor, because Niagara 5 supervisors support Niagara 4 stations. You do not have to replace every Edge 10 before upgrading the supervisor.

Hardware support ends in July 2028

After that date, Tridium hardware support and repairs end. Any unit that fails must be replaced with a different controller.

Should you buy more Edge 10s or replace them?

Edge 10 replacement options

Option 1: IONA Niagara 4 controller

The IONA Niagara 4 controller from Tyrrell Products is the closest functional replacement for an Edge 10, because, like the Edge 10, it combines a Niagara 4 controller with onboard I/O:

• 24 onboard I/O points: 6 universal inputs, 6 digital inputs, 4 relay digital outputs, 8 analogue outputs
• 2 Ethernet ports, 2 RS-485 ports plus a dedicated I/O expansion bus, and 1 RS-232 port
• optional LoRaWAN gateway and network server and optional 4G LTE
• Niagara 4.15, the same release Edge 10 sites standardise on
• licences from 50-point upgrades, and an IONA licensed for fewer than 150 points is classed as a Niagara Edge device, which keeps it in the same licensing class on the supervisor as the Edge 10 it replaces

For many Edge 10 sites, IONA replaces the controller and any separate I/O or gateway hardware that was added around it. See IONA vs JACE and IONA I/O and expansion.

Option 2: JACE 9000

The JACE 9000 is Tridium's current controller and runs Niagara 5. It has no onboard I/O, so replacing an Edge 10 that controls plant directly means adding remote I/O modules. It is the right choice where Niagara 5 at the controller is required or where the site standardises on Tridium hardware. For an overview, see What is a JACE controller?.

Option 3: Tridium's next-generation edge device

Tridium has announced a refreshed IP-based edge device with more resources and processing power. When it is available it will be a natural choice for Tridium-only estates. If your replacement can wait, it is worth comparing; if the site cannot wait, IONA or JACE 9000 are available now.

Option 4: BACnet plant controller plus supervisor

Where an Edge 10 was mainly an I/O and plant controller under a supervisor, a freely programmable BACnet controller integrated by an existing JACE or IONA can be an alternative. See how to choose a BMS controller.

Comparison: Edge 10 vs replacements

How to migrate an Edge 10 station

1. Back up the Edge 10's station and record its licence, IP settings, Niagara version and installed modules.
2. Upgrade the station to Niagara 4.15 in Workbench if it is on an older release (see Niagara Workbench versions).
3. Map the I/O: list every Edge 10 I/O point and assign it to the replacement's onboard I/O or expansion modules. Check signal types, especially thermistor curves and output types.
4. Order the licence for the replacement controller, sized for the station's points plus headroom.
5. Install and commission the new controller with the Workbench Commissioning Wizard, then copy the upgraded station.
6. Re-link the I/O points in the station to the new controller's I/O.
7. Test every point and sequence, including alarms and histories.
8. Reconnect to the supervisor and confirm history import and alarm routing.

Plan the swap for a quiet period and agree manual operation of any plant the Edge 10 controlled directly while it is offline.

Planned replacement vs waiting for failure

For most sites, planning replacements over 2026 to 2028 and batching them by area costs considerably less than waiting.

Estate planning checklist

1. List every Edge 10 with its site, Niagara version, licence, I/O used and the plant it controls.
2. Rank by criticality: which units control plant that would cause comfort, safety or business problems if it stopped?
3. Check backups: make sure every station has a current, tested backup.
4. Upgrade to Niagara 4.15 where needed, to stay supported until Q4 2028 and simplify the later migration.
5. Choose a standard replacement for the estate (for example IONA for sites using onboard I/O, JACE 9000 for integration-only sites) and create a template station.
6. Schedule replacements, most critical first, aiming to finish before July 2028.
7. Update documentation and the supervisor configuration after each swap.

Example: replacing an Edge 10 on a small heating plant

Consider a typical scenario: a school boiler house where an Edge 10 controls two boilers, two pumps and a mixing valve, reporting to a supervisor at the local authority's offices. A sensible replacement plan:

• the station is upgraded to 4.15 on a laptop and its I/O mapped to an IONA's onboard points: flow, return, outside and hot water temperatures to universal inputs; boiler and pump status to digital inputs; enables to relay outputs; the mixing valve to an analogue output
• the IONA's 4G option is fitted because the boiler house has no reliable network link, removing a separate router
• the swap takes a morning during a half-term holiday, with boilers on manual
• the supervisor connection is re-established over the 4G link and histories resume

The result is a supported controller on the same Niagara release, with spare I/O for future metering and a simpler panel.

What happens to Edge 10 licences and SMAs?

An Edge 10's Niagara licence is tied to that unit's Host ID, so it does not move automatically to a replacement controller. When you replace an Edge 10:

• the replacement controller needs its own licence, sized for the station's points
• any third-party driver licences must be reissued by their vendors against the new Host ID
• the supervisor's licence must allow the new controller to connect; an IONA licensed below 150 points connects as an Edge device, like the Edge 10 it replaces
• keep SMAs active on Edge 10s you are keeping until replacement, so they can receive 4.15 updates until Q4 2028

Ask us to review the existing licences before ordering, so the replacement licence covers everything the old station used.

Keeping remaining Edge 10s healthy until replacement

• Move them to the latest Niagara 4.15 update.
• Replace weak or expired certificates and remove default or shared credentials.
• Keep station backups current, especially after any change.
• Check SD cards, power supplies and enclosure temperatures during maintenance visits.
• Record the I/O wiring so a replacement can be installed quickly in an emergency.

A note for OEMs

Equipment manufacturers who embedded the Edge 10 in their products (packaged plant, heat pumps, AHUs) face the same dates. IONA was designed with OEM plant control in mind, with onboard I/O, multiple serial ports and optional 4G for remote fleet access. Contact our team to discuss OEM requirements and volume supply.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Niagara Edge 10 discontinued?

Yes. The Edge 10 reached last time buy on 31 December 2025 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and 31 December 2026 in the US and APAC. Hardware support ends in July 2028.

Can the Edge 10 run Niagara 5?

No. Niagara 4.15 is the final supported Niagara version for the Edge 10. It can still be supervised by a Niagara 5 Supervisor.

What replaces the Niagara Edge 10?

Current options include the IONA Niagara 4 controller, which also has onboard I/O, the JACE 9000 with remote I/O, and Tridium's forthcoming IP-based edge device.

Will my Edge 10 stop working?

No. It keeps running its station. What ends is new supply, new Niagara versions after 4.15, software updates after Q4 2028, and hardware support after July 2028.

Is IONA classed as an Edge device?

An IONA licensed for fewer than 150 points is classed as a Niagara Edge device.

Can I still buy Edge 10 spares?

After the last time buy dates, new units are no longer available through normal channels. Remaining stock disappears quickly, so do not rely on finding a spare after a failure.

Can I move my Edge 10 licence to the replacement controller?

Not directly. The licence is tied to the Edge 10's Host ID, so the replacement needs its own licence. Third-party driver licences must also be reissued for the new Host ID.

How long will Niagara 4.15 be supported on Edge 10?

Niagara 4.15 receives updates and maintenance until Q4 2028. Edge 10 hardware support ends in July 2028.

Why does an Edge 10 go into fault when added to a JACE's Niagara network?

Usually licensing: the host station's licence must allow Edge device connections, and certificates and credentials must be accepted on both sides. Check the licence features and the Niagara network connection status.

Can an Edge 10 station run on an IONA unchanged?

The station logic, graphics and drivers carry over once the station is on a compatible Niagara 4 version, but the I/O points must be re-mapped to IONA's onboard I/O.

Related guides

• Niagara 5 readiness checklist
• IONA vs JACE
• JACE 8000 to JACE 9000 upgrade guide
• How to choose a BMS controller