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Revolutionary automation controller

Africa Automation Fair 2017 Preview Motion Control & Drives

Schneider Electric’s new Modicon M580 Ethernet PAC (ePAC) is a revolutionary automation controller that uses open Ethernet standards to enable a new level of process efficiency and flexibility, while ensuring the highest level of cybersecurity through its Achilles Level 2 Certification. This pioneering automation controller is a key component of PlantStruxure, Schneider Electric’s integrated automation architecture. Visit Stands B13-B18 to see how the ePAC can drive productivity and boost performance.

For more information contact Jenny Van Rooyen, Schneider Electric South Africa, +27 (0)11 254 6400, [email protected], www.schneider-electric.co.za



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