Compact plc with high expandability: nx-era xpress

by Messung Industrial Automation & Controls
Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Messung, India's first indigenous PLC manufacturer and leader in industrial automation has developed NX-ERA Xpress – a mini PLC with macro features.

A compact PLC, NX-ERA Xpress offers full PLC performance with a small footprint.With its compact dimensions and competitive pricing, NX-ERA Xpress has opened up new perspectives in industrial automation. Many applications for which automationwas a difficult option can now benefit from the many advantages of these entry-level programmable logic controllers.

NX-ERA XPRESS HIGHLIGHTS

High density I/O both Digital & Analog
Programming by Codesys (r) - IEC 61131 based software
Ethernet Port - TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP
Industry 4.0 ready - OPC-UA, MQTT features
RS-485 port with Modbus RTU Master protocol
CANopen Master/Slave protocol
SCADA and HMI interfaces available
Built in HTML web server

There are several options to choose from, allowing the best solution for entry-level applications.

This product portfolio targets small control systems, offering models containing from a few digital inputs and outputs up to options with 43 I/O points concentrated in a single controller, including analog inputs and outputs with temperature support (RTD sensors).

In case of additional I/O needs, the PLC system can be easily expanded through CANopen using the Remote I/O Mode. This mode transforms the product into a non-programmable slave I/O device, which can then be connected to a XP3xx controller with CANopen Manager protocol. It can also be expanded using other available ports like Ethernet and RS-485.

NX-ERA XPRESS APPLICATIONS

CANopen using the Remote I/O Mode. This mode transforms the product into a non-programmable slave I/O device, which can then be connected to a XP3xx controller with CANopen Manager protocol. It can also be expanded using other available ports like Ethernet and RS-485.

NX-ERA Xpress is suitable for small applications and remote distributed I/O. It may be applied in verticals such asfactory automation, machines, infrastructure, building automation, water, wastewater, food, textiles, and several other OEMsolutions. Additionally, it is an ideal solution for complementing big applications along with NX-ERA Series portfolio,extending the range of applications using the same technology and engineering environment.

CANopen using the Remote I/O Mode. This mode transforms the product into a non-programmable slave I/O device, which can then be connected to a XP3xx controller with CANopen Manager protocol. It can also be expanded using other available ports like Ethernet and RS-485.

Bandsaw • Dust analyser • Continuous furnace• Pressure testing • Hydraulic press • Robotic cell • Boiler automation • Battery management system • Salt spray chamber • AHU application • Milling machine • Flat dipping machine • Trunnion fixer machine

CANopen using the Remote I/O Mode. This mode transforms the product into a non-programmable slave I/O device, which can then be connected to a XP3xx controller with CANopen Manager protocol. It can also be expanded using other available ports like Ethernet and RS-485.

Generally, compact PLCs are integrated units built by several moduleswithin a single case. Therefore, the I/O capabilities are usually decidedby the manufacturer. With NX-ERA Xpress, Messung offers up to 42I/Os in a single unit.