Printer Friendly
Email a Friend
New Programmable Logic Controller
01 Nov 2004
Controls specialist AMOT has introduced a new programmable logic controller which combines the power of a PLC with the ease of use of an embedded controller. The TomaHawk 8635A brings users a simple and flexible programming concept that allows custom and/ or pre-programmed applications to be combined and tailored to meet user needs exactly.
With 120 I/O points, two ModBus communications ports, a tachometer input, a four line 80 character backlit display and a tactile keyboard, the TomaHawk controller is suitable for use with engines, turbines, compressors, generators and other equipment in demanding hazardous area applications.
Key to system flexibility is its patented HawkWin software, a Windows based configuration programme enabling powerful and complex programmes to be constructed in a fraction of the time needed to programme a typical PLC. It also allows programming changes to be made in the field using a laptop computer.
The software features many integrated functions such as first out annunciation, tachometer with multiple speed settings, runtime meters and alarm & shutdown setpoints with classic logic. The analog diagram gives users access to built-in function blocks including PID loop control, split range control, multiplexers, analog input, group averaging, setpoint constants and many standard math functions.
TomaHawk controllers have CSA and ATEX Approvals for Cl. 1 Gr. C&D Div. II Hazardous Area Classifications.
MJ Information No 20019
Images for this article - click to enlarge
Unless otherwise stated, all images copyright © Mercator Media 2008. This does not exclude the owner's assertion of copyright over the material.
Related products
For more information on products mentioned within this article visit
