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News Release from: Idec Electronics | Subject: MicroSmart Pentra PLCs
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 January 2008
PLCs receive offshore certifiation
MicroSmart Pentra range can handle complex tasks, with 32bit data processing and the ability to handle floating point maths to seven decimal places.
The MicroSmart and Pentra PLCs are now certified for use in marine vessels and offshore structures, with ABS and Lloyds Register approval ABS is the American Bureau of Shipping equivalent of the UK Lloyds Register
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Oct 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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These approvals make it possible for IDEC MicroSmart/Pentra PLCs to be used in marine applications, especially in engine room control.
The MicroSmart Pentra range offers increased adaptability and functionality .
The Pentra packs features into a small footprint to create a powerful controller with a response time up to 16 times faster than competing PLCs.
It can also handle complex tasks, with 32bit data processing and the ability to handle floating point maths to seven decimal places.
The CPU has high-speed counter inputs counting at a maximum frequency of 100kHz with 32bit word comparisons and PID with an auto tune feature.
Master and slave expansion modules are available, enabling up to 512 I/O to be connected via an expansion cable.
This means the Pentra can be accommodated in narrow cabinets as the master/slave units can be situated anywhere in the I/O range.
EtherNet connectivity is possible via the web server module.
Up to two AS-I network modules can be addressed and the Pentra can 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 WindLDR V5.0 programming software gives the user the options of online 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.
Options include AC and DC supply CPU's with 10, 16 and 24 I/O, DC supply advanced slim CPUs with 16 and 32 I/O, screw terminal and IDC connectors, a plug-in real-time clock, memory cartridges and mini HMI modules, as well as add on serial ports.
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