New control concept in an even more compact housing with Yaskawa MICRO PLC controllers

With a width of less than 72 mm, the new Yaskawa MICRO controllers are up to 50% more compact than typical representatives of the family, offering numerous new possibilities in terms of efficiency and utilization of system space, even in the smallest machines and equipment.

Designed as a standalone PLC system, the MICRO CPU processor module, part of the updated MICRO PLC platform, significantly stands out with its modern and compact design, excellent performance and high channel density.

The improved indication and the updated concept in terms of control and functionality allow for even easier and more convenient visualization of essential information for the user.

You can find the MICRO PLC controllers and the other highlights in the Yaskawa portfolio on the Bulgarian market in the Gemamex catalog.

Fast, faster, MICRO

Based on Yaskawa’s patented SPEED7 technology for the highest clock speeds, the MICRO PLC system is a true champion in fast program processing, for example in precise positioning and a wide range of other demanding control tasks. With the processing power of a large CPU block, the MICRO PLC is the fastest controller in the range on the market.

High channel density

The controllers have 30 integrated digital and analog I/O channels, which allows their flexible use as standalone CPU modules, as well as their expansion with up to 8 peripheral modules. This means that up to 158 input/output channels are available to users in the industrial automation segment.

Simplified diagnostics

The positioning of the I/O LED indicators directly above the relevant connections allows for a clear and unambiguous visualization of the channel status, even with the implemented high density. In addition, the MICRO platform features an integrated web server that allows arbitrary access to data, diagnostics and status interfaces as well as free definition of visualization projects via smart device, PC or laptop.

Applications

MICRO PLC devices can be used as high-performance, compact or microcontrollers for centralized or decentralized control – both in series and in special machine configurations. Their small size also makes them suitable for the building automation sector.

Features and benefits:

Extremely compact design;

Maximum performance with minimal space in the control cabinet;

10 to 100 times faster than traditional controllers;

Much faster backplane bus;

Innovative push-in installation technology for easy and quick installation and removal without tools;

Built-in memory and expansion option via SD card (up to 2 GB);

64 kB working memory in the basic version with the possibility of expansion to 128 kB with a VSC card;

Residual memory for saving and restoring data and status in the event of a power failure;

Support for standard Ethernet protocols, such as Modbus TCP or S7 communication, as well as PROFINET;

Ethernet PG/OP channel for active and passive communication;

Expansion option with 2 serial modules (RS485/RS422, MPI, Modbus);

Possibility of activating a PROFIBUS-DP-Slave module with VIPA Set Card;

Possibility of integrating the MICRO controllers as I-Device devices in PROFINET topologies;

Possibility of connecting components from the SLIO I/O platform as PROFINET devices;

Integrated web server for diagnostics and visualization;

16 digital inputs, DC 24 V, with integrated status indicators;

12 digital outputs, DC 24 V, 0.5 A, with integrated status indicators;

2 configurable analog inputs, 0 – 10 V or 4 – 20 mA;

4 channels for counters and frequency measurements, 2 channels for pulse-width modulation;

Programming via SPEED7 Studio, Siemens SIMATIC Manager or Siemens TIA Portal;

Power supply: AC 120 – 240 V / DC 24 V, 1.5 A.