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News Release from: Idec Electronics | Subject: MicroSmart and Pentra
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 January 2008
IDEC MicroSmart and Pentra PLC marine
approvals
With ABS* and Lloyds Register approval, the MicroSmart and Pentra PLCs are now certified for use in marine vessels and offshore structures
These approvals make it possible for IDEC MicroSmart and Pentra PLCs to be used in marine applications, especially for engine room control MicroSmart has always meant speed, flexibility and power and now with the addition of the Pentra range, adaptability and functionality has been increased as well
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 3 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Pentra packs tons of features into a small footprint to create a powerful controller with a response time up to 16 times faster than leading competitive PLCs and with 32 bit data processing and the capability of floating point maths to seven decimal places, the Pentra can handle most complex tasks that are thrown at it.
The CPU has high speed counter inputs counting at a maximum frequency of 100kHz with 32 bit word comparisons and PID with an advanced auto tune feature are other standard functions.
Master and slave expansion modules are available enabling up to a maximum of 512 I/O to be connected via an expansion cable if necessary.
This means the Pentra can be accommodated in narrow width cabinets as the master/slave units can be situated anywhere in the I/O range.
Network capability has not been ignored either, EtherNet connectivity is possible via the web server module, up to two AS-i network modules can be addressed and the Pentra has the ability to operate as a Modbus master or slave.
By adding extra modules, up to seven serial ports can be connected giving access to bar code readers, printers, displays or any RS232C compatible device.
The upgraded programming software, WindLDR V5.0, gives the user the options of on-line editing and runtime programme downloading which means the Pentra does not have to stop its scan while programming modifications are undertaken.
If the user wants to develop his programme and the PLC is not available for testing, then he can use the programme simulation feature directly on the PC.
Surely a boon for application testing!.
Product Options: AC and DC supply CPUs with 10, 16 and 24 I/O; DC supply advanced slim CPUs with 16 and 32 I/O; Screw terminal and IDC connectors, plug in real time clock, memory cartridges and mini HMI modules; add on serial ports.
* ABS is the American Bureau of Shipping equivalent of the UK Lloyds Register.
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