Spotlight PLCS & I/OS

Nov. 1, 2005
Servo drive software Q programming software for BLu family of servo drives creates and downloads complex programs for motion control and I/O handling

Servo drive software

Q programming software for BLu family of servo drives creates and downloads complex programs for motion control and I/O handling directly into drive.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Stores values and manipulates registers
  • Operates from stored programs and serial communications simultaneously; can obtain information while stored program runs

APPLIED MOTION PRODUCTS
Watsonville, Calif.
(800) 525-1609
www.applied-motion.com
Circle 230

Ethernet-based controller

Ethernet-based programmable controller 750-841 is protected against unauthorized access with a built-in IP-filter.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Multi-tasking, 32-bit CPU with real-time clock, 512-KB program memory, 128-KB data memory, and 24-KB retentive memory
  • Communicates with only certain nodes when switched on
  • Supports MODBUS/TCP, MODBUS/UDP, EtherNet/IP network, HTTP, BootP, DHCP, DNS, SNTP, FTP, SOAP, SNMP, AND SMTP

WAGO CORP.
Germantown, Wis.
(800) 346-7245
www.wago.com
Circle 231

PLC communication modules

D0-DCM module supports many protocols and adds two serial ports to any DL05 or DL06 PLC while the F0-CP128 CoProcessor offers three serial ports that are configurable with Basic programming.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • D0-DCM used for PC to PLC programming and data collection, PLC to HMI interface, and PLC to PLC data exchange
  • D0-DCM port 1 is RS-232 with baud rates from 9600 bps to 115.2 Kbps; port 2 is RS-232 or RS422/485 with baud rates from 300 bps to 115.2 Kbps
  • F0-CP128 features 100-MHz clock speed, RS-232 or RS485 data interface, and baud rates to 512 Kbps
  • F0-CP128 simplifies applications with ASCII communications

AUTOMATIONDIRECT
Cumming, Ga.
(800) 633-0405
www.automationdirect.com
Circle 232

Slice-style terminal block

New e2c 20 I/O line of slice style DIN rail mountable terminal block I/O modules can be used in distributed control enclosures.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Supports DeviceNet and Profibus
  • Features removable terminal blocks, spring clamp terminals, and module release hatch
  • 12-mm width profile on all I/O modules including 16-channel digital I/O
  • Color-coded for easy identification

LUMBERG INC.
Midlothian, Vir.
(804) 379-2010
www.lumbergusa.com
Circle 234

Remote I/O control system

System 2003 CP570 with Celeron 300 offers short reaction times and system expansion with fieldbuses to cover a wide performance spectrum.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • X86-compatible CPU with I/O processor
  • 500-sec cycle time
  • Ethernet 10/100 Mbit and USB
  • Compact flash as removable application memory

B&R INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION CORP.
Roswell, Ga.
(770) 772-0400
www.br-automation.com
Circle 233

Sponsored Recommendations

April 16, 2025
Clean. Compact. Less heat.
April 16, 2025
SEW-EURODRIVE Introduces DR2C motor, IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency Motor
March 31, 2025
Unlike passive products - made of simple carbon springs - the bionic prostheses developed by Revival Bionics are propulsive, equipped with a motor and an artificial Achilles tendon...
March 31, 2025
Electric drives are a key technology for the performance of machines, robots, and power tools. Download this guide for an introduction to high-quality mechatronic drive systems...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Machine Design, create an account today!