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Parker: High-performance automation controller

Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division launches the Parker Automation Controller (PAC).

Parker Automation Controller (PAC)
Parker Automation Controller (PAC)

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Designed for the global machine market, the powerful Parker Automation Controller (PAC) combines machine logic, signal handling, advanced high-speed motion, and visualization into one performance-driven solution. With industry-leading EtherCAT communication for motion and I/O, and the Parker Automation Manager IDE for application development, the PAC provides OEMs an engineered solution for the most demanding applications, a single, intuitive environment for development with industry standard programming, machine-to-machine communication, and network connectivity to provide real-time information where—and when—it’s needed.

Engineered to easily integrate into existing plant networks and provide for third-party device connectivity, the PAC comes standard with a variety of onboard communication protocols, including an OPC Server, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, dual LAN networks, and options for Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Profibus.

The PAC will be offered with three technology levels and two embedded visualization options:

Technology Levels
• IEC61131 programming

• IEC61131 programming w/ PLCopen Motion Control

• IEC61131 programming w/ PLCopen Motion Control, CNC & Robotics

Embedded Visualizations
• Xpress Embedded

• Web-visualization for CNC

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