Controller delivers real-time control over Ethernet

Palatine, Ill .—Two new models of Modicon Momentum M1E processor adapter contain an integral Ethernet port. Users can perform functions including data acquisition, peer-to-peer communications, and I/O scanning over Ethernet. Five embedded web pages enable the use of a standard web browser, such as Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator, to read status and diagnostic information from th...

Palatine, Ill .—Two new models of Modicon Momentum M1E processor adapter contain an integral Ethernet port. Users can perform functions including data acquisition, peer-to-peer communications, and I/O scanning over Ethernet. Five embedded web pages enable the use of a standard web browser, such as Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator, to read status and diagnostic information from the processor. This processor extends Schneider’s Transparent Factory architecture. Processor specifications include 544KB memory and 1MB Flash memory with Ethernet and I/O bus ports or RS-485 ports, I/O servicing up to 4,000 messages per sec, logic solve time of 0.25 msec per KB of user logic, and I/O capacity of 512 words. www.schniederelectric.com

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