Description
Epec SM8X is part of a platform that is highly adaptable to different system topologies, including both centralised and distributed architectures. Centralised systems offer the benefit of simplified wiring, reduced hardware complexity, and streamlined maintenance, while distributed systems provide greater scalability and adaptability for complex setups.
Epec SM8X control unit is supported with CODESYS 3.5 programming, Epec MultiTool Creator, Epec MultiTool Simulator, Epec MultiTool Diagnoser and Epec PLC libraries. Epec also offers truly comprehensive product support and training for the new products to help customers adopt the new platform more efficiently.
Key Benefits:
- Versatile Programming: Distributed systems, offering seamless integration with machine control systems.
- Advanced Communication: Enables fast and reliable data exchange with support for various communication protocols, ensuring real-time responsiveness.
- Durable Design: Built to endure harsh environments, with extensive input/output options to support complex configurations.
- Simplified Configuration: Compatible with Epec MultiTool software for easy configuration, diagnostics, and simulation, reducing setup time.
- Technical feature highlights:
- CODESYS 3.5 programming
- Dither functionality
- Wiring harness identification
- Higher calculation power
- More customer application memory
Integration Notes
This release of the Epec SM8X control unit is targeted for applications and machine control systems without functional safety certification requirements. Applications will be programmed according to functional safety guidelines to ensure safe and reliable system behavior.
In addition, this version does not include Ethernet connectivity, KL15 or REF features. For comparison, Epec SL8X control unit already provides these capabilities, including functional safety certification, Ethernet interfaces, as well as KL15 and REF features.
