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MAC is a small "Multi-Application Controller"

powered by the 16F88 PIC microcontroller.

Features Include:
  • 1 or 2 high current PWM outputs
  • Connection via analog or RS485
  • Configurable design, suitable for other small applications
  • Trim Pot Control
  • 8 position Dip Switch
   

The concept behind this new controller is to provide a controller that can be configured for many different small applications whereby one of our larger ePLCs is either too large physically or too pricey. The smaller foot print is a fraction of our Smart-PAK, measuring 4.33" x 3.54"

Within this small foot print, is packed an enormous amount of capabilities.

MAC includes the following:

Programming is done through the PIC Basic Pro Software.

Entertron's inspiration for this product was to produce a two channel PWM controller that will interface to their ePLCs (or any other manufacturer) through either ModBus RTU via RS485 or via analog outputs.

The PWM controller includes four trim pots for individual control of both frequency and duty cycle for each PWM output. This design incorporates two 5 amp PNP Transistors for driving your output devices. In addition, we have sized the traces to handle a 15 amp transistor on board.

Through programming, we can configure MAC for many different applications. At this point, we are currently developing other applications using MAC that will be posted on this page when completed. As we post new applications using MAC, it will provide you, the reader, with a better understanding of the wide range of applications that MAC can accomplish.

Some Examples of how MAC can be used.

Interface MAC via ModBus RTU (RS485) to the Smart-PAK PLUS as a slave module for PWM control.

Utilizing MAC and a Matrix Orbital display module with I2C communications, you can develop a small dedicated control application with visual readout. Utilize the trim pots for internal adjustment.

Program MAC using PIC Basic Pro Software (PIC Basic, Assembly, C/C++) or allow Entertron to develop your application program for you.

Let Entertron Do it For You plc_program_development service
Do it Yourself Programming tools available through Micro Engineering Labs

Specifications

Item

MAC

Power Requirements

8 - 24 VDC

Current Requirements

Up to 1 amp current capacity through LM7805 regulator

Digital Inputs

1 optically isolated input (AC or DC) hardware configured

Digital Outputs

2 optically isolated solid state outputs 5 amp Triac or 5 amp PNP Transistor

(15 amp Transistor available)

Configurable Inputs

4 @ DC (not optically isolated) or 4 @ analog range = up to 12 VDC

Analog Resolution

10 Bit (0-1024)

Dip Switch

8 Position - configurable through programming

Memory Type

On Board PIC Program Memory = 8K x 14

Serial Port

2 wire RS485 (I2C not available when RS485 is configured)

High Speed Counter

Capable through optically isolated digital input 1 @ 10 KHz

Timers / Counters

2 @ 8 bit / 1 @ 16 bit

Communications Protocols

ModBus RTU (through RS485 port)

Other Communications

I2C (RS485 is not available when I2C is configured)

Dimensions - Single Board

4.33" x 3.54" x 1.00"

Operating Temperature

0-60 C (32 - 140 F) 90% relative humidity non - condensating

All components used are rated for at least 0-70 C (32 - 158F)

MAC Applications

Part Number

Description

MAC - PWM - 1 MAC configured as one PWM PNP 5 amp output with RS485 port for networking to PLC
MAC - PWM - 2 MAC configured as two PWM PNP 5 amp output with RS485 port for networking to PLC
MAC - PWM - 1-15 MAC configured as one PWM PNP 15 amp output with RS485 port for networking to PLC
MAC - PWM - 2-15 MAC configured as two PWM PNP 15 amp output with RS485 port for networking to PLC

Contact us to discuss your application requirements and see if "MAC" is right for you.

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