PAC 100 Programmable Automation Controllers

The PAC 100™ is a control platform that merges the features of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Industrial Personal Computers (IPC), to create an open standards, networked, programmable, flexible, and scalable PAC, all in a modular, DIN rail-mountable plastic enclosure. Compared to standard PLCs and IPCs, MKS PACs provide a more compact, customizable, high performance, and cost effective programmable control solution for a variety of control and automation tasks.

Fully programmable controller supports standard IEC 61131-3 environment
Program template library supports common process applications, significantly reducing time to market
ARM Cortex-M4, 100 MHz processor
Function block library supports various MKS devices for 'plug & play' implementation
Open standards support, interoperability with other devices & components

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	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Operating System	Processor	Type	Communication	Network Interface	Avail.	Price
		AS11870G-03Programmable Automation Controller, PAC 100, Modbus TCP/IP Slave	UNIVERSAL		RTOS	ARM Cortex-M4, 100 MHz	Programmable Automation Controller	Modbus TCP/IP slave	USB OTG, 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) 10/100 Mbits/s		$804
		AS11870G-05Programmable Automation Controller, PAC 100, EtherCAT Slave	UNIVERSAL		RTOS	ARM Cortex-M4, 100 MHz	Programmable Automation Controller	EtherCAT slave	USB OTG, 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) 10/100 Mbits/s		$885

Specifications

Processor
ARM Cortex-M4, 100 MHz
Operating System
RTOS
Internal RAM
256 MB
Expandable Memory
Micro SD, 1 or 2 GB
Dimensions
35 x 125 x 92.3 mm (1.4 x 3.3 x 4.9 inches) (W x H x D)
Network Interface
USB OTG, 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) 10/100Mbits/s
I/O Interface
L-Bus
User Interface
LEDs
Programming Languages
LabVIEW, CWB, IEC61131-3 (with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams, Instruction List, Sequential Function Charts, Software develop kit (SDK) option also available on MKS PACs to program in C/C++)
Code Space
1 MB
Program Instances Per Resource
Multiprog ExPRESS: 11
Multiprog PRO: 1000
Project Tree Nodes
8000
Program Instances per Task
Multiprog ExPRESS: 15
Multiprog PRO: 500

Included Libraries
32
Local Variables Per POU
Multiprog ExPRESS: 1500
Multiprog PRO: 15,000
Global Variables Per POU
Multiprog ExPRESS: 5000
Multiprog PRO: 30,000
Tasks Per Resource
Multiprog ExPRESS: 5
Multiprog PRO: 16
Number of Supported I/Os Per Project
128 Kbytes
Number of POU per Project
Multiprog ExPRESS: 256
Multiprog PRO: 2000
I/O Groups
200
Project Tree Configurations
Multiprog ExPRESS: 1/1
Multiprog PRO: 100/100
Power Supply
24 VDC
Operating Temperature
0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to 85°C
Humidity
5-85% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Up to 2000 meters

Features

Controls Workbench Software

Controls Workbench software is an integrated, customizable software application that is included with the MKS Automation Platform. The CWB is a central, powerful interface that provides users a simple, complete solution for device configuration along with the ability to view, data log, chart and export process data, perform manual process control, process troubleshooting, and advanced tuning of the MKS controllers (PAC 100, Communications Module, MultiTherm 2000 and MultiTherm 1000).

Access all MKS controllers simultaneously and from one central interface

IEC61131-3 Programming Environment

The MKS Automation Platform supports a variety of programming environments, depending on user experience and requirements. The most common programming application for the MKS Automation Platform is the IEC61131-3 programming environment. The IEC61131-3 programming software allows users to create their programs and recipes in a global standard, IEC compliant programming environment. Recipes and projects can be created via a number of different or any combination of programming languages, creating an extremely flexible and capability programming environment. The programming interface supports developing a project using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams, Instruction List, or Sequential Function Charts