IDEC has updated its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT1J series combined PLC+HMI (programmable logic controller and human-machine interface). This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor. The PLC+HMI requires far less panel door and interior space than individual devices. The PLC and HMI are internally connected, share the same network connection, require only one power supply, and all connections use push-in wiring connectors. The integrated PLC and HMI each have their own dedicated central processing unit (CPU) and user memory for optimized scan time performance, and they communicate natively with each other. The FT1J supports up to two expansion cartridges of discrete or analog I/O, in a variety of configurations.
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