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News Release from: Control Technology Corp | Subject: Model 5104 Blue Fusion
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 September 2003
Web-enabled controller has extra
performance
The Model 5104 Blue Fusion web-enabled controller combines high-performance device control with bidirectional communication via the Internet.
The Model 5104 Blue Fusion web-enabled controller combines high-performance device control with bidirectional communication via the Internet The controller also features: virtual I/O support for more flexible configuration and use in larger, more demanding applications; C programming access to controller resources for customised extension of Blue Fusion applications; expanded nonvolatile memory area for local data logging and file storage; a wide range power supply (10-27V DC) for low-power systems; and full support of Modbus TCP or Serial Master and Slave protocols
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Virtual I/O enables users to connect two Blue Fusion controllers together over an Ethernet connection in a master/slave configuration, and run a control program on the master that has full access to the resources on the slave unit.
This essentially doubles the I/O available, providing up to 100 I/O points plus additional resources and performance for more demanding applications.
Integral support for two controller units can also simplify system design where wiring is distributed in two different locations that must be controlled via a single program.
C program integration enables users to write C routines that have full, multitasking access to the Model 5104's programming resources.
C routines can be used to do simple tasks such as unit conversions, or more complex tasks such as customised PID algorithms and communication protocols for proprietary hardware or legacy databases.
The Model 5104 features a new, larger Flash disk with PC-like file structure, which can be used to update firmware, store recipes and documentation, or log local data.
When used in conjunction with a server or other more centralised data repository, local data logging provides a place to store process data if the server becomes unavailable for any reason.
The Model 5104 Blue Fusion controller is available now.
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