4th Quarter 2013Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Festo’s compact mechatronic CECC controller is the first mini controller with IO-Link master and CoDeSys V3. It reduces installation times, simplifies programming and enables fast and cost-effective control of sensors and actuators.
It is the answer to small-scale automation applications with limited I/O. Despite its modest dimensions, only 100 x 130 x 45 mm, its variety of interfaces means it can handle different electric and pneumatic automation tasks. It is an impressive compact solution with features that set the standard among mini controllers, such as an IO-Link master, CoDeSys V3, CANopen master and USB interface. It can be easily integrated into higher level systems such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP.
A major advantage of the CECC is the IO-Link master with four channels. While traditional sensor/actuator interfaces only transmit 0 or 1, this controller features an almost unlimited data interface. This enables diagnostics down to the I/O connection point for easier troubleshooting. The flexible system for transmitting values saves converting the process signal and greatly reduces the complexity of the electronics with its consistent digitalisation. Festo offers ready to install valve terminals for the IO-Link interface. Third-party devices that conform to the IO-Link standard (IEC 61131-9) can also be actuated.
The easy-to-operate configuration tool for IO-Link masters in CoDeSys V3 speeds up commissioning of sensors and actuators and the nominal/actual comparisons ensure operational reliability. The integrated CANopen master of the mechatronic controller CECC enables actuation of all electric drives and valve terminals from Festo. The fieldbus master can be used as a further open interface for additional functions.
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