Category: Emerson

Offering Big PLC Power

in a Small Package

VersaMax Modular CPUs supply a number of features usually

found only in PLCs with larger footprints, including up to

128kB of memory for application programs, floating point

math, real-time clock, subroutines, PID control, flash memory,

and bumpless program store. The serial ports support serial

read/write and Modbus master/slave communications.

An Abundance of Useful I/O Options

Emerson offers a broad range of discrete, analog, mixed, and

specialty I/O modules. These modules can be freely combined

to create stand-alone I/O stations with up to 256 I/O points

and expanded I/O systems with up to 2048 I/O points.

The Perfect Match for Today’s

Open Systems

VersaMax gives you the freedom to connect to a wide variety

of host controllers, including PLC, DCS and PC-based control

systems by way of PROFINET (remote I/O only), Modbus/TCP,

and other Ethernet networks as well as Genius, DeviceNet,

Profibus-DP. VersaMax also fully supports the power and open

architecture of Emerson’s PC Control solutions.

Maximum versatility is the guiding principle

behind VersaMax from Emerson. This compact,

extremely affordable, control solution can be

used as a compact PLC, distributed I/O, or

distributed control. With its modular and

scalable architecture,  intuitive features and ease

of use, this innovative control family can save

machine builders and end users considerable

time and money.

The Ultimate in Cost-effective

Control and I/O

With intuitive diagnostics, hot insertion of modules and quick

connect wiring, VersaMax extends uptime, reduces engi

neering and training needs, and dramatically reduces project

lifecycle costs.

A Design that Maximizes Ease of Use

Every aspect of VersaMax has been carefully refined to

accommodate the user. Snaptogether I/O carriers mean that

no tools are required for module installation or extraction.

A convenient rotary switch can be used for setting bus

addresses, reducing programming time. With VersaMax,

you can even address I/O automatically.

Display Technology:

Designed to Maximize UX

The RXi – Panel PC takes industrial displays into today’s

connected world by combining design, durability, and power in

an ultra-slim package perfect for the factory floor. A sleek and

powerful user experience (UX) connects people and machines

with the latest touchscreen technology and widescreen

displays. The capacitive, multitouch screens can be used with

personal protective equipment and are as sensitive as the latest

smartphone. Furthermore, the outdoor rated Sunlight Readable

(SLR) screens provide brightness ratings nearly double that

of the brightest smart devices. The optically bonded screens

feature UV protection which vastly reduces reflections and

glare. The wide screen display provides operators with vivid,

clear images for a more complete and enhanced process

visualization.

Anytime, Anywhere:

A Range of Applications

The RXi – Panel PC portfolio has offerings which effectively

operate in temperatures as high as 65°C and as low as -20°C

with the capability to operate indoors or outdoors. The

RXi – Panel PC portfolio meets the rigorous IP66 certification

which protects against dust, moisture, and even direct water

jets. The RXi – Panel PC provides you with a solution that is

designed to go where you need it to.

High Performance

With Windows 10 IOT Enterprise LTSC OS installed standard,

the RXi – Panel PC is ready to meet your software needs.

Available options include a Dual Core 1.0 GHz processor, a Quad

Core 1.2GHz processor, and a 2GHz processor. Users can also

select between 4. 8. or 16GB of available RAM. The multitouch,

projective capacitive screens use high resolution, vivid graphical

capabilities and quick response times ensuring that relevant

information is readily available to make quicker and smarter

decisions. The RXi – Panel PC creates a high-performance

modular platform that lowers total cost of ownership and allows

for powerful upgrades to the underlying computing technology

in the future.

The RXi – Panel PC portfolio has offerings which effectively

operate in temperatures as high as 65°C and as low as -20°C

with the capability to operate indoors or outdoors. The

RXi – Panel PC portfolio meets the rigorous IP66 certification

which protects against dust, moisture, and even direct water

jets. The RXi – Panel PC provides you with a solution that is

designed to go where you need it to.

To succeed in an outcome-driven world, businesses must operate faster and leaner,

while being increasingly connected with both local and global data.

At Emerson, we’ve  reimagined automation architecture to help you thrive in

today’s demanding business environment.

This architecture ensures that relevant information is readily  available to operators,

so they can make the best decisions in real time.

Highlighting this reimagined architecture, Emerson has gone back to the drawing

board to create the “Definitive Industrial Display Experience.”

The result is the RXi – Panel PC modular display portfolio with multiple options of separable

screens and computing units that maximize flexibility,  performance, and durability.

Modularity and Flexibility

The RXi – Panel PC portfolio ranges from 7” to 24” screens in a

widescreen format, with 7” to 15” models also available with

outdoor Sunlight Readable (SLR) screens. The modular nature of

the unit offers a substantial amount of flexibility in configuring

your RXi – Panel PC. For instance, you can easily swap an indoor

screen for an outdoor screen, change screen sizes, or simply

replace a damaged screen, while utilizing the same computing unit.

System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Only 64-bit versions of the following operating systems are

supported. 32-bit operating systems are not supported.

MS Windows Server 2016

MS Windows Server 2019

Windows 10

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Windows 11

Computer Hardware Recommendations

The minimum processor and memory should

be comparable to:

Intel Core i5 with 8 GB RAM.

AMD FX or Phenom II X6 with 8 GB RAM

The recommended processor and memory should be

comparable to:

Intel Core i7 with 16 GB RAM.

AMD Higher FX or Phenom II X6 with 16 GB RAM

Licensing Options

When ordering PAC Machine Edition 10. the Key Type

must be selected to be either Leased Key (PAC License Server),

Computer Locked (Software Key), or Hardware (M7).

Leased (PAC License Server)

The Leased Key enables users to lease a license from a

centralized server. The centralized server is called the PAC

License Server. The client that runs PAC Machine Edition can

be a virtual machine managed by either a type 1 or type 2

hypervisor or a physical machine. PAC License server can be

hosted on a physical or virtual machine (type 1 or type 2).

Computer Locked (Software Key)

The license is locked to a specific physical computer.

The license can be used by PAC Machine Edition that is

running on that computer or on a guest virtual machine

managed by a type 2 hypervisor hosted on that computer.

Hardware (M7)

PAC Machine Edition 9.8 and 10.x support M7 hardware keys.

M7 keys support licensing PME running on a physical or

hosted virtual machines (type 2).

The Right Programming Languages

PME supports IEC-61131-3 editors including ladder logic,

structured text, and function block diagrams. In addition,

C blocks can be created and merged easily into PME. This

gives you the freedom to use the best language for your

application.  The sequence function blocks bring the benefits

of sequential function charts into the function block diagram

editor allowing equipment control and its associated

sequencing to be merged into one editor.

Module Type Packages

Modularization is important to facilitate flexible

manufacturing and to accelerate the construction and

planning of plants. PME enables modular automation

by providing a library of data objects with interfaces that

semantically define the data to be exchanged between

equipment controlled by a PACSystems controller and a

Process Orchestration Layer (POL) per the VDI/VDE/NAMUR

2658 specification. The library is realized as a set of function

blocks each with an OPC UA interface that forms

the data object to be exchanged with the POL. The POL

coordinates the plant level control by issuing commands

and receiving state information by means of the data objects.

PME can export the definition of data objects used by a single

controller target as a Module Type Package (MTP) that can

be imported into a POL such as Emerson’s DeltaV

Flexible Project Structure

PME can support one to multiple targets in a single project,

allowing you to scale appropriately based on the application.

Therefore, you can have one project for each controller or

one project for multiple controllers depending on the needs

of the engineering and operations personnel that configure

and maintain the control system.

Versatility

Due to its support of extensive communication protocols

and instructions, PME excels in a variety of industrial

markets, including water and wastewater, oil and gas,

power renewables, mining and marine. Whether an industry

sector requires high-speed loops or advanced regulatory

control for loops where the primary process variable changes

slowly (like many temperature loops), PME has the tools for

effective control and operation.

The Right Programming Languages

PME supports IEC-61131-3 editors including ladder logic,

structured text, and function block diagrams. In addition,

C blocks can be created and merged easily into PME. This

gives you the freedom to use the best language for your

application.  The sequence function blocks bring the benefits

of sequential function charts into the function block diagram

editor allowing equipment control and its associated

sequencing to be merged into one editor.

Boost Productivity Through

Reusable Modules

Combining the best of traditional programming and graphics

applications, PME features object oriented reusability to

save time during configuration. Users can build applications

rapidly with user defined function blocks, user defined types,

and control modules. These reusable type definitions

allow the development of controls logic to be done in

an object-oriented fashion.

Built-in Change Management Client

Seamless integration with PAC Change Management

allows end users to safely configure and manage small to

large applications. Check projects out, make the appropriate

changes and then document your changes when checking

the project back into the PAC Change Management server.

If circumstances make it necessary to roll back to a previous

version, then that version can be selected from the PAC

Change Management server and made the current version.

The roll back is done!

Introduction

PAC Machine Edition (PME) provides users with an

integrated development environment to configure and

maintain control applications.  This environment provides

the tools to program and configure a wide range of

devices such as PACSystems QuickPanel+™ operator

interface, programmable automation controllers (PACs),

variable frequency drives, servos, and edge devices. Once

configuration is done, the same environment provides tools

to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain control applications

throughout their lifecycle.

Integrated Environment

In addition to sharing common development tools, all PAC

Machine Edition components — View, Logic Developer,

and Motion Developer — share a common database and

common objects across applications. This means logic,

scripts, and HMI panels all share a common data model that

doesn’t require duplicating configuration in multiple spots.

Troubleshoot Across Multiple PLCs

PAC Machine Edition allows the user to open multiple

PME sessions on one PC and then connect each session to

a separate controller simultaneously. This allows the user

to view multiple application programs at the same time

from a single PC.