Overview:
The INC, LLC. uPLC01 is a programmable controller with 16 digital I/O points.The PLC is well equipped with many communication ports used for industrial control networks and has the option for various wireless interfaces. The gateway comes standard with an Ethernet port, a USB port, a CAN port, and two serial ports (one RS232 and one RS485). Wireless connectivity can be added, including WIFI, Bluetooth, EDGE, CDMA, and GPRS. In addition, 802.15.4 can also be added to support Zigbee and other low power networks. The module is available with three different firmware applications, a control engine that allows downloading of Ladder programs, a solar/radiant controller, or an open source application where the user can write their own application and have complete control over the program.

The open source PLC version allows complete development by the user. Many times the comment has been made by automation engineers that if they could just write the program in "C" instead of ladder, the control program would be more efficient and reliable. The uPLC01 provides this option if desired instead of using ladder logic.

The uPLC01 has 16 built in digital I/O points that can be used as outputs or inputs when the corresponding output is turned off. The outputs are rated at 700ma each and are thermally and overload protected. The I/O can operate from 10.5 to 34V. The connectors can be populated with 15 pin Dsub, or 14 pin ribbon cable connectors.

The PLC is available in two different enclosures, economical black ABS plastic, and a more rugged extruded aluminum alloy. The aluminum version is potted to help protect against vibration, shock, and foreign matter.