All-in-One PLCs Offer Greater Flexibility to Small Applications

In Booth 3145, CPU Automation, Inc. (Tyngsboro, MA) showcases several new I/O configurations to the Samba product family from Unitronics. This series offers self-contained PLCs with onboard I/O and integrated HMI, providing powerful control for small applications. The new I/O configurations offer increased flexibility with the same great price/performance ratio. The award-winning Samba line of PLC + color-touch HMI now offers two configurations with analog outputs available in three control sizes: 3.5 in, 4.3 in, and 7 in. Other I/O options include digital, analog and temperature inputs, along with relay and transistor outputs. The integrated PLC offers a broad range of features including PID loops, data logging, recipes, an alarm management system, and advanced communications. Pricing for the Samba starts at $301.

Also on display will be the new BOA Spot vision camera/sensor from Teledyne DALSA that offers an unparalleled price-to-performance ratio and combines a vision CPU, inspection software tools, camera, integrated light and optics all into one small IP67 rated package. The BOA Spot is offered in 640 x 480 and 1280 x 960 resolutions with two levels of software inspection tools. Programming is accomplished either right on the camera with its web browser server or with an off-line emulation package. The software’s GUI interface is extremely easy to use, self-navigating and designed for users with no or very little vision experience. “On board” I/O and industrial Ethernet protocols, such as Ethernet I/P and PROFINET, allow the BOA Spot to seamlessly integrate into control systems. Pricing for the BOA Spot starts at $1,095.

CPU Automation, Inc., 164 Westford Road, Unit 3, Tyngsboro, MA 01879, 978-226-1633, Fax: 978-226-1634, www.cpuauto.com.