Modicon M580 ePAC is the innovative Ethernet Programmable Automation Controller that lets you drive productivity and boost performance while preparing for the future.
- The new high-end Modicon M580 Ethernet Programmable Automation Controller (ePAC) features Redundant Processors, native Ethernet, and cyber-security embedded in its core and brings:
- Native Ethernet capabilities
- High performance
- High availability for processors & networks
- Enhanced cyber-security
- More flexibility in design and greater agility for your operations
- Smooth modernization solutions
BENEFITS:
- Prepare your plant for the future:
- With a built-in Ethernet backbone, the M580 architecture interconnects all your devices and provides continuous communication flow to reap IIoT benefits.
- High level of computing power for increasingly data-intensive processes.
- Boost your productivity:
- End-to-end 100 Mbps speed, from top to bottom
- Application response time up by 10 times*
- 64 MB memory — data capacity of up by 8 times*
(*compared with legacy ranges) - Reduce downtime:
- Availability rate up to 99.9996%
- Redundant CPUs
- Intelligent redundant power suppy designed to dramatically extend life span (in Q2 2016)
- Protect your know-how:
- IPsec communications protocol
- Cyber-security certified (Achilles Level 2)
- Encrypted password access
- Strict supervision of firmware and software integrity
- Easy to configure Cybersecurity features via the Unity Pro platform
- Evolve and scale your architectures without stopping the process:
- Add new RIO drops or new modules in the architecture
- Hotswap your modules — with automatic reconfiguration
- Modify channel configuration parameters, application or change variables
- Invest in the long term:
- Capitalize on Modicon’s robust hardware platorm and Unity Pro engineering software efficiency
- Migrate or modernize your installed base with a smooth transition to newer technology
Medium to Large process applications where the M580 is frequently used
- Water and Waste Water plants: WWTP, Pumping, desalination…
- Food and Beverage: Liquid Food, Dairy, Confectionary, Pet Food…
- Mining Metal Minerals: Mining water treatment, Cement, Conveyors…
- Hydro Power: Small/Medium/Large plants…
- O&G: Midstream
- Transportation: Metro, Tunnels, Airports…
- OEM Process: Material Handling, turbo machinery, …
