Posted to News on 17th Apr 2017, 00:00
PLC is smart, compact and communicative
The new XC300 modular PLC from Eaton enables machine and system builders to bring streamlined, modern automation concepts to life – especially when combined with the XN300 I/O system and XV300 touch panel. With high performance and excellent communication features, the modular controller’s fast cycle times enables higher productivity rates for the machine.
Thanks to its various interfaces, the controller is suitable as a universal and flexible data node for a wide range of applications. An integrated OPC server enables standardised data transfer in M2M communication, facilitating seamless integration into the automation architecture and creating a simple path towards Industry 4.0. The Linux-based system is programmed using CODESYS 3 and supports many commonly-used interfaces and field bus protocols, from CANopen, easyNet and Modbus RTU through EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP all the way to OPC UA/Scada.
