MPC270 | Bachmann Programmable Logic Controller Module
Description
Bachmann MPC270 is a programmable logic controller (PLC) processor module belonging to the Bachmann M1 automation system’s MPC200 series, designed for industrial automation applications with robust performance and flexible programming capabilities.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Processor Module |
| Power Supply Voltage | 5VDC |
| Processor Type | Pentium-III level |
| Memory Configuration | 128 MB DRAM; 512 kB SRAM (battery buffered); 64 kB FRAM; 16/32/64 MB FLASH PC card |
| On-board Interfaces | 2 serial interfaces; 2 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet interfaces with status indicators; 1 USB V1.1 interface |
| Operating Temperature Range | Up to 60 degrees Celsius (fanless operation) |
| Compliant Standard | IEC61131-3 |
Key Features:
- Supports two programming modes: offline (shared CPU for programming and control, lower cost but less convenient debugging) and online (separate CPUs for programming and field control, easier debugging for large/medium PLC systems)
- Five standardized programming languages: 3 graphical languages (Sequential Function Chart, Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram) and 2 text languages (Instruction List, Structured Text); also supports C, Basic, and C/C++ via SolutionCenter software
- Combines PC-based controller openness with industrial hardware robustness, featuring hard real-time performance and deterministic control
- Equipped with status indicators for RUN, INIT, and ERROR; supports real-time Ethernet and major fieldbus systems for flexible integration
- Large expandable memory and battery-buffered data storage for reliable operation
Applications:
- Wind power control systems
- General industrial automation and control applications
- Communication and data-intensive industrial processes
- Distributed automation systems requiring real-time performance
Related Models:
- MPC240
- MPC265
- MPC293
- MPE240
- MPE265
- MPE270