Controller for the NRG bus chain, EtherCat interface, DIN-rail mount, External supply 24 Vdc, NRG bus termination resistor included

Description

The NRGC-ECAT is the NRG controller in the NRG BUS chain. The NRGC-ECAT interfaces directly with the main controller of the system through EtherCAT communication. The NRGC-ECAT is mainly a facilitator of the communication between the main controller and each individual RG..N solid state relay in the system. The NRGC-ECAT also performs internal operations to setup and maintain the internal bus. The NRGC-ECAT needs to be supplied with 24 VDC. LEDs on the front facade give a visual indication of the status of the NRGC-ECAT, of any ongoing communication with the main controller and the RG..Ns on the BUS chain and of any alarm condition related specifically to the NRGC-ECAT. Specifications are noted at 25°C unless otherwise specified.

Main function

• Communication interface: EtherCAT
• Connects up to 32 RG..CM..Ns
• Supply voltage 24 VDC +/-20%

Main Features

• Communication interface. The NRG controller bridges the field level devices to the control level to allow exchange of data in real-time with the NRG solid state relays.
• Reduced maintenance costs and downtime. Use of real-time data for prevention of machine stoppages during operation.
• Good quality products and low scrap rates. Real-time monitoring allows timely decisions for better machine and process management.
• Reduced efforts in troubleshooting. Several faults can be distinguished to facilitate and reduce troubleshooting time.
• Fast installation and set-up. Control, monitoring and diagnostics all possible via the communication system.
• Compact dimensions. One controller with a product width of 35 mm can handle up to 32 RG..CM..N solid state relays.

Specifications

Applications

Any heating application where reliable and precise maintenance of temperatures is crucial to the quality of the end product. Typical applications include plastic machinery such as injection machines, extrusion machines and PET blow moulding machines, packaging machinery, sterilisation machinery, drying tunnels and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.