Flexible solution design options

The modular architecture of the iE 350 PLC allows you to use it for compact, flexible,

and service-friendly solutions – from simple plug-and-play rack modules to cabling with pluggable

connectors.

Its native EtherCAT fieldbus supports several hundreds of I/O points through a modular concept

with distributed nodes based on EtherCAT and supporting EtherCAT cable redundancy.

As a result, you have complete freedom to place multiple I/O nodes in different physical

locations to reduce cabling, and the built-in 5-port switch of the PCM3.1 module can be configured

with individual VLANs, saving the cost of external equipment.

The fully open Linux software platform gives you full access to system setup,

and you can take advantage of the great amounts of Linux documentation and support available online.

The controller is based on CODESYS V3 and supports IEC 61131-3 programming.

This ensures easy programming and configuration, and you can easily reuse existing PLC code

if converting from other PLC solutions, giving you complete freedom to choose your preferred hardware

vendor.

You can configure the iE 350 PLC remotely using a browser. The device is discoverable using its host

name,and remote visualisation is possible via TCP/IP.

Despite these flexible hardware and software options, installing the iE 350 PLC is very easy:

It comes pre-assembled in racks according to your configuration requirements.

You do not have to assemble the controller yourself and can complete your sourcing process without

assembly and testing.