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News Release from: IDEC Electronics | Subject: Idec PLC Family
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 March 2004
The whole Idec PLC family range is up to
date
The Idec PLC Family includes the MicroSmart "All-in-one", the MicroSmart "Slim-line", the OpenNet Controller and a range of HMI displays, with the features you would expect on a 21st century product
The Idec PLC Family includes the MicroSmart "All-in-one", the MicroSmart "Slim-line", the OpenNet Controller and a range of HMI displays The Idec PLC family is an up to date range, offering many innovative features which you would expect to find on a 21st century product
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 8 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Features such as software selectable high speed counters, input filtering, catch inputs and network connectivity together with plug-in serial ports, memory module, real time clock or mini HMI means you can select and pay only for the options you require.
The MicroSmart range starts at GBP89 for just 10 I/O, provides both AC and DC supply options and ranges up to 264 I/O.
The OpenNet Controller can accommodate 480 local I/O plus 512 remote and offers interface modules to three Fieldbus networks.
Networking is the Idec PLC family strong point, up to 32 devices can be accommodated on Datalink, the Idec network, and can be any mix and match of MicroSmart, OpenNet controller and HMI touchscreen devices.
The small size of the PLCs, easy plug together expansion capability with no back plates means your Idec PLC takes up the minimum of panel space.
This space saving concept is also reflected in the range of HG Operator Interfaces.
The HG1X pair of displays provide bright text message capability with user definable keys for register, screen and alarm operations.
The HG touchscreens provide monochrome and colour (256) options and can connect to many different manufacturers PLCs, using the drivers provided in the WindO/I configuration software.
Options 110/240vac and 24vdc supply, RS232 or RS485 ports, digital and analogue capability, plug-in functions and networking.
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