New Simatic 505 CPU compatibles
January 2006
PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
CTI is developing a new family of CPUs compatible with Simatic 505 CPUs bearing the Siemens trademark. Users concerned with being able to continue using Simatic 505 CPUs into the future can now look forward to upgrading without compatibility issues. Here is a solution that will let the user transparently move their existing systems and programs with no messy conversions required.
The 2500 Series programmable controllers will bring new features and a new level of process performance to 505 control systems bearing the Siemens trademark. The C100 and C200 models easily handle medium to large discrete control applications, as well as basic process applications. The C300 and C400 models are equipped to handle large process applications with many PID loops and alarms, and special mathematical functions. The 2500 Series controllers are designed to seamlessly replace all 545 and 555 controllers bearing the Siemens trademark, while providing higher performance at lower cost. The new controllers are supported by an extensive line of digital, analog, and specialised I/O modules, power supplies, and I/O bases. New features include:
* Replaces all Simatic 545 and 555 models bearing the Siemens trademark.
* Built-in Ethernet and USB ports for programming.
* Built-in SD Flash card for program storage
* Built-in Profibus and RS485 Remote I/O on C200, C300, and C400 models.
* Up to 3 Mbytes memory, 8192 I/O points, 256 PID loops and 512 alarms, depending on model.
* Compatible with 505 Workshop from FasTrak, Tisoft and APT bearing the Siemens trademark.
For more information contact Directech, 011 708 1992, [email protected]
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