Measurement and Automation: PAC0 pages

Programmable automation controllers (PACs) are the latest solution for machine and industrial control systems. A PAC combines the features and
capabilities of a PC-based control system with the reliability and ruggedness of a programmable logic controller (PLC) under an open and flexible software
architecture. PACs are particularly beneficial to industrial applications which increasingly require:
ADLINK's solution for this trend is the introduction of the PAC in distribution form, or DPAC (Distributed Programming Automation Controller).
A DPAC offers all the benefits as mentioned in the requirements above while offering the following advantages:
Multi-domain functionality, including logic, motion control, vision inspection, process control, and HMI
A standard programming language for developing platform
Simple customization and flexible integration in a stand-alone controller
Modular architecture via fieldbus
High vibration and shock tolerance
A cost-effective platform to integrate logic, motion control and process control.
A better platform that can offer more than PLCs—cost-effective interfaces such as Ethernet connectivity and cost-effective storage such as CompactFlash.
An embedded, compact, and rugged controller.
Functional control blocks that can be distributed via a fieldbus, unlike typical industrial PC configurations.
The wiring setup when using either PCI slots in a PC or functional slots in a PLC is very cumbersome and costly.
Using distribution, the functional blocks can be placed near the sensors, actuators, or serve motors. Ethernet cable can then be used for wiring, thus greatly
reducing costs.
Trends in Automation Controllers
Distributed Programmable Automation Controller
Before: Cumbersome and
Costly Wiring Required
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