Codesys bus control type PLC with IEC61131-3 architecture, EtherCAT motion bus, Ethernet, serial port, OPC UA and Modbus support.
The parameters are now classified by official website logic: model/power, electrical rating, communication, I/O, encoder, braking, safety/protection, environment and application selection.
FL8 official platform positioning.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | FL8 intelligent controller / medium-sized PLC |
| Software Architecture | Codesys platform; IEC 61131-3 architecture |
| Motion | Built-in high-speed EtherCAT motion control bus |
| Control | Integrated platform for PLC and motion control |
| Programming | Object-oriented programming support |
Official communication classification.
| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
| EtherCAT | High-speed motion control bus for precise motion control of complex machines |
| CANopen | Built-in CANopen field bus for linking on-site slave devices |
| Ethernet | Upper-level control system connection; supports Modbus / OPC UA scenarios |
| Serial Port | Built-in serial port for field communication |
| OPC UA / Modbus | Supported protocols for upper system integration |
Distributed system architecture.
| Layer | Recommended Function |
|---|---|
| HMI | Operation, recipe, alarm and data visualization |
| FL8 PLC | Logic, motion control, communication and system coordination |
| EtherCAT Servo | Axis drive, synchronization and positioning |
| Remote I/O | Distributed input / output collection |
| Upper System | SCADA / MES / data platform through OPC UA / Modbus |
Inputs needed before selection.
| Input | Description |
|---|---|
| Axis Count | Number of servo axes and synchronization requirement |
| I/O Points | Digital / analog I/O and remote I/O expansion |
| Cycle Time | Machine speed and response requirement |
| Protocol | EtherCAT, Modbus, CANopen, OPC UA requirements |
| Safety | Emergency stop, STO and safety relay architecture |
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