Endless Industry Applications

  • industrial automation

    Machine Building & Automation

    • Multi axis synchronized control of mixed motor types
    • from single NetPLC / NetPLC HMI, to enterprise level networking
    • Powerful enterprise configuration and management
  • motor controller

    Agriculture

    • control fans, heating, CO2 and moisture sensors etc.
    • Networked control stations
    • wireless/solar sensors and controls
    • for greenhouse, vineyard, or hydroponics operations
  • programmable logic controllers

    Robotics

    • ideal for rapid R&D applications, where software development is minimized
    • simple to use multi axis synchronized motion with mixed motor types
    • easy integration of bump and attitude sensors
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Controllers

Chameleon NetPLC Controller modules are industrial PLCs that can be used standalone or be networked.

Every module is now super smart with two fast dual core Arm processors. All modules run netOS, our proprietary operating system. A netPLC system can comprise 32 modules, one Controller and up to 31 semi-autonomous Extender modules. The user programmable Controller runs the strategy, Object Oriented IO channels each have their own behavioral properties and Method functions, even autonomous loops and checking routines. Set to detect a set of circumstances, they autonomously send a message to the control strategy - no more polling.

The CNTRLR C1 is so powerful, it may be the only one we make for some time. As all the Extender modules are also super intelligent, we let the Controller focus on strategy and communications (with a bunch of its own IO) so Extender modules can focus on their speciality. The connector page for each module in the Complete guide to netPLCs will show which new modules are ready - see Free Downloads.

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Extenders

Extenders are speciality modules that bring varied functionality to a system, extending the limited connector real estate of the Controller.

For example the Smart Motor1 Extender with built in drivers can synchronize the motion of up to 12 axes of mixed motor types

netOS provides a transparent messaging system that allows remote Extender IO channels of ANY kind including motors to look like software objects with properties and methods, and Event Messaging to the Controller.

Choose from:

  • XTNDR 1 (16 x Hi Curr +++)
  • XTNDR 2 (16 x ADC +++)
  • XTNDR 3 (16 x ADC + opto ++)
  • SMART RLY8 (8 relays +)
  • SMART CAN3 (3 x CAN +)

See the module selection chart in the Complete guide to netPLCs - FREE DOWNLOAD or the chart below.

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"The Chameleon NetPLC HMI controller allows us to integrate the display of the various experimental data for our prototype EV such as battery cells’ state of charge, temperature, etc. into one single unit. Its radio capabilities also allows telemetry to view these data in real time as the vehicle is driving on the track"

Ernest Goh, CTO

Pinz Motorrad EV Corp.