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Specialty I/O for PLCs Takes Advantage of Networks

By Editor | October 14, 2013

Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), announces the expansion of their Specialty I/O products for PLC-based control systems. AMCI’s AnyNET I/Ofamily is a distributed I/O system that combines hard to find specialty functions with a network interface, simplifying installation and cutting costs. The product family allows users to “mix & match” functions, including steppermotion control and a variety of sensor interfaces, into a single solution. AnyNET I/Ois compatible with any networked PLC/PAC and easily programsthrough the host PLC’s software. The AnyNET I/O’s innovative product design simplifies installation, optimizes network performance, and ensures system integrity.

Specialty-IO-for-PLCs-Takes-Advantage-of-Networks

AnyNETDistributed Specialty I/OFeatures:

  • Compatible with any networked PLC or PAC
  • Built-in network interface
  • Mix & Match up to 6 AnyNET I/O on a single network connection
  • Easy programming without additional software
  • DIN rail mounting

Simplify Installation and Cut Costs

AMCI’s AnyNET productsintegrate Specialty I/O functionality and a network interface into one, compact package that communicates with the host controller (your PLC or PAC) over the network. AnyNET products are offered with a variety of network interfaces to ensure compatibility with your PLC or PAC. The solution easily mounts on a standard DIN rail, simplifying installation and lowering costs. All programming is performed by the same software used to configure the host PLC/PAC, eliminating the need to learn new software and/or language foreign to your controls environment.

Modular Design

AnyNET I/O easily expands from 1 to 6 I/O modules by stacking additional units onto the “gateway”, and
only requires a single network connection for all communication. This solution allows you to combine
different specialty functions on a single network connection, letting you customize powerful automation
solutions for any PLC-based application.

Hard to Find I/O Solutions

Integrated Stepper Motor Controller + Drive: Each module provides 1 axis of motion with encoder
feedback, allowing you to expand up to 6 axes of motion control on one connection.
SSI Interface: Each module provides 2 channels, allowing you to interface up to 12 SSI sensors using a
single network connection.

LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioner: Each module provides 2 channels, allowing you to interface up to 12
LVDT or RVDT sensors using a single network connection. Direct interface to 3-wire, 4-wire, 5-wire, 6-
wire, and half bridge LVDT sensors.

Resolver Interface: Each module provides 2 channels, allowing you to interface up to 12 resolver sensors using a single network connection. The AnyNET resolver interface is compatible with most resolvers on
the market.

AMCI
www.amci.com

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