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    Unlock Efficiency with Automation: The Power of PLC Programming

    In the dynamic landscape of industrial automation, the crux of efficiency lies in PLC programming services. At FRANC Automation and Drives, we don’t just embrace automation; we master it to elevate operational excellence.

    Understanding PLC Programming: Precision Redefined

    PLC programming orchestrates the symphony of manufacturing processes. It’s about crafting sequences of commands that transform digital intelligence into tangible actions on the factory floor. These instructions are the gears that optimize operations, from simple tasks to the orchestration of entire production lines.


    Embracing PLC programming services reaps a harvest of benefits. Efficiency becomes the hallmark, slashing manual efforts and errors while ushering in a new era of productivity and streamlined operations. Downtime becomes a relic of the past, replaced by a seamless flow that saves both time and resources.

    The Powerhouse of Automation

    Automation, empowered by adept PLC programming, is the heart of our industrial prowess. It liberates mundane tasks, allowing human ingenuity to soar. With precision and speed, these programmed controllers become the driving force behind impeccable operations.

    FRANC Automation and Drives: The Epitome of Excellence

    Choosing FRANC Automation and Drives for PLC programming services isn’t just a choice; it’s a declaration of commitment to unparalleled quality and innovation. Our team comprises seasoned experts who breathe life into automation.

     

    At FRANC Automation, we aren’t just engineers; we’re architects of tailored solutions. Our in-depth understanding of diverse industries ensures that our PLC programming aligns perfectly with your unique operational needs. We don’t just meet expectations; we exceed them, anticipating your requirements and crafting solutions that set benchmarks.

    Why FRANC Automation and Drives?

    • Expertise Beyond Measure: Our team of engineers stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence in PLC programming.
    • Tailored Precision: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our solutions are customized to amplify your operational efficiency.
    • Proven Excellence: Our track record showcases victories—success stories where our PLC programming reshaped industries.


    In summary, the integration of PLC programming services isn’t just about automation; it’s about unleashing the true potential of your operations. FRANC Automation and Drives embodies the pinnacle of this art, offering precision, reliability, and innovation that redefine efficiency. Choose FRANC Automation, and embark on a journey where automation isn’t just a concept; it’s your competitive edge.

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    Unlock Efficiency with Automation: The Power of PLC Programming

    Unlock Efficiency with Automation: The Power of PLC Programming

    MOTION CONTROLLER – AM521/AM522

    • Quad-core processor
    • EtherCAT real-time network
    • 2 expansion slots
    • 8 (AM521) or 16 (AM522) EtherCAT synchronized axes
    • Up to 127 EtherCAT slaves
    • 30 CANopen axes for PTP movements (optional card required)
    • 4 pulse axes
    • Axis group for linear and circular interpolation
    • 4 encoder inputs (8x high-speed inputs, up to 200 kHz)
    • Supports up to 16 GL20 local expansion modules
    • Supports up to 8 (AM521) or 16 (AM522) EtherCAT axes
    • I/O can be expanded by using EtherCAT bus coupler GL20-RTU-ECT

    BASIC PLC AC300

    • Crafted with a sleek design, ensuring remarkable space efficiency.
    • Onboard IO channels featuring relay and transistor output options.
    • Expansive IO options tailored for discrete machinery for simple applications.
    • Facilitate basic motion support through onboard I/O with PWM capabilities.
    • Built-in onboard RS232 & RS485 for seamless connectivity.
    • Equipped with an onboard Ethernet port for Modbus TCP/IP connectivity.
    • Free PLC engineering PC tool.
    • Optimized state-of-the-art programming IEC 61131-3 editors.

    GENERAL PLC PLC H3U

    • All-in-one CPU, power supply and I/O.
    • Basic instruction: 100ns/instruction.
    • Program capacity: 64K steps.
    • Device memory
      • Auxiliary Relays 9216 points
      • Timers 512 points
      • Counters 256 points
      • Data Registers 9552 points
      • File Registers 32768 points
    • High-speed inputs: 200kHz
    • High-speed outputs: 200kHz(Standard Model) 500kHz(Motion Control Model).
    • Interpolation: two-axis arc and straight line, three-axis straight line(Motion Control Model), spiral line(Motion Control Model)
    • Three-axis electronic cam(Motion Control Model).
    • Supports MODBUS-RTU & MODBUS-TCP & CANlink/CANopen modes.
    • Maximum of 192 digital I/O(local).
    • Programming language: Ladder, Instruction list, SFC

    GENERAL PURPOSE MICRO DRIVE MD 310

    • 0.4 to 18.5kW.
    • Wide operating voltage : Three Phase 380VAC, 323 to 456VAC.
    • Onboard MODBUS & optional CANlink.
    • Open loop V/F & SVC control; Staring torque of 150% at 0.5Hz(SVC) and 100% at 1Hz(V/F) ; Automatic torque boost.
    • Simplified parameter for easy start up
    • 4-Independent S-Ramps
    • Output frequency 500Hz
    • Overload : 150% for 60 Sec & 180% for 3 Sec
    • In-Built Dynamic braking unit

    HIGH PERFORMANCE UNIVERSAL DRIVE MD 520

    • 3 Ph 380-480 Vac: 0.4 to 500 kW.
    • 3 Ph 200-240 Vac: 0.4 to 90 kW.
    • 1 Ph 200-240 Vac: 0.4 to 2.2 kW.
    • Operation in high ambient temperatures – up to 50degC.
    • Built-in DC reactor (400 V: 18.5 kW and above; 200 V: 11 kW and above.
    • Conformal coated PCBs compliant to 3S2 and 3C3 environments.
    • Complies to efficiency level IE2 as defined in IEC 61800-9-2.
    • Control modes: V/f for induction motor, Sensorless vector control (SVC), closed loop vector control (FVC) for both induction (asynchronous) and PMS motors.
    • Starting torque; 150% at 0.25 Hz for SVC; 180% at 0 Hz for FVC.
    • Communication options: Modbus-RTU, PROFIBUS-DP, CANopen, CANlink, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP.
    • Brake control logic; inbuilt brake resistor upto 90kW.
    • Application dedicated functions: Centre winder, Textile wobble control, Master slave function. 4 motor parameter sets.
    • Bipolar analog input as standard (-10 to +10 V); PTC input as standard.
    • Output frequency: 599 Hz.
    • Encoder feedback (option): Incremental (HTL, Line Driver), Resolver, Serial encoder.

    SINGLE AXIS SERVO SV660P-PULSE TYPE,SV660P-ETHERCAT

    • Ultra-fast 4.5 kHz current loop.
    • Safe Torque Off – SIL3.
    • High speed EtherCAT communications – 125 μs.
    • 23 bit High resolution feedback encoder.
    • Short output winding Standard, built-in, short output winding ensures safe braking if the drive is unexpectedly disabled – even in the case of a failure in the motor holding brake.
    • Comprehensive data storage in case of failure.

    HIGH PERFORMANCE GENERAL PURPOSE DRIVE MD290

    • 0.4 to 500kW, Three Phase 380 to 480VAC.
    • Optional MODBUS-RTU, CANlink, Profibus-DP, CANopen.
    • Open loop V/F; Automatic torque boost.
    • 4-Independent S-Ramps
    • Output frequency 500Hz
    • Overload : 110% for normal duty and 150% for 60 Sec for heavy duty.
    • In-Built Dynamic braking unit upto 18.5kW
    • Built-in DC reactor EN61800-3 Category C2 2nd Environment.

    HMI IT7000

    • 4.3”, 7”, 10” & 15” display sizes.
    • IP65 rating (front side).
    • With ethernet port or without ethernet port.
    • Supports VNC remote access through mobile devices.
    • Trend chart & oscilloscope for continuous wave sampling.
    • Javascript for creation of plug-ins and dedicated communication protocols, & access to external databases.
    • Canvas control for free graphic drawing.
    • Up to 1,024 x 768 resolution (16 M colours).
    • USB & micro SD cards for easy data management.
    • IIoT ready: MQTT implementation, seamlessly connects to any server.
    • CPU: Cortex A8 1 GHz.
    • DRAM: 256 MB DDR3.
    • Flash Memory: 128MB/256MB.
    • Display colour: 24-bit true colour.

    PREMIUM INDUSTRIAL DRIVES ACS880

    • ACS880 drives are designed for customers who value high quality and robustness in their applications. coated boards and high enclosure classes, making the ACS880 suitable for harsh conditions.
    • Additionally, every ACS880 drive is factory-tested at full load to ensure maximum reliability.
    • The tests include performance and all protective functions.
    • Nine-year maintenance interval.
    •  ABB’s signature DIRECT TORQUE CONTROL (DTC), which provides precise speed and torque control for all applications and supports virtually any type of motor.
    • Global product approvals, e.g. CE, UL, cUL, CSA, marine certifications, ATEX, marine
    • Regenerative drives, ultra-low harmonics drives, liquid cooled drives,
    • Speed, torque and position control as well as synchronizing
    • Ready-made optimized solutions for various applications and industries
    •  Special application softwares for EOT cranes, tower cranes, winches, artificial oil lifting, tunnel ventilation, position control, textile, test bench, centrifuge, decanter,

    PREMIUM GENERAL PURPOSE DRIVES ACS580

    • 0.75kW to 500kW.
    • Part of all-compatible drives portfolio.
    • IP21, IP55, IP55 with switch and fuse.
    • Built-in features such as EMC C2 filter, choke, Modbus RTU fieldbus interface and safe torque off functionality.
    • The ATEX-certified thermistor protection module option CPTC-02.
    • IE2 drive (EN 50598-2) energy efficiency class, further reducing environmental impact.
    • ACS580 are compatible with high-efficiency IE4.
    • Side-by-side mounting, flange mounting and horizontal mounting are all available for wall-mounted ACS580 drives

    GENERAL PURPOSE DRIVES ACS560

    ACS560 General Purpose Drive Product Image

    • 0.75kW to 160kW
    • Suitable drive for various applications like pump, fan, agitator, extruders, compressor, ETP applications, etc.
    • 380 to 480V, +10%, -15%
    • 6DI 3RO 2AI 2AO
    • Heavy duty and normal duty selections
    • Integrated Energy Calculator for kWh and CO2 monitoring
    • Built-in MACROs for easy configuration of control parameters
    • "Peak Value Logger" and "Amplitude Logger" for user monitoring
    • MODBUS communication in-built
    • Ambient temperature 40°C
    • Coated boards 3S2 and 3C2 for better protection against hazardous solids and chemical ingress
    • Removable LCD display
    • IP20 enclosure
    • Inbuilt two PID control for ease of process control applications

    MICRO MACHINERY DRIVES ACS380

    ACS380 Machinery Drive
    • 0.25kW to 22kW.
    • Part of all-compatible drives portfolio.
    • Built-in EMC filters.
    • IP20 enclosure and coated circuit boards.
    • Unique 3-phase measurement – reliable earth fault protection.
    • Galvanically isolated fieldbus gives good noise immunity.
    • Ambient temperature of up to 50°C without derating.
    • Foil coated control panel – protection against dust and gases.
    • Adaptive programming – sequential or block programming.
    • High starting torque, accurate speed control, stable torque or tolerance for sudden load variations with or without encoder feedback.
    • Simple positioning applications when using external motion controller.
    • Supports perfectly both induction and permanent magnet motors.
    • Silent motor operation with energy optimizer.
    • Fast stop functions and parabolic speed reference
    • Load profile log, which shows you how the drive has been used.

    MACHINERY DRIVES ACS180

    ACS180 machinery drive
    • 0.4 to 22kW.
    • Wide operating voltage: Three Phase 380VAC, 323 to 456VAC.
    • Onboard MODBUS & optional CANlink.
    • Open loop V/F & SVC control; Starting torque of 150% at 0.5Hz (SVC) and 100% at 1Hz (V/F); Automatic torque boost.
    • Simplified parameter for easy startup
    • 4-Independent S-Ramps
    • Output frequency 599Hz
    • Heavy duty and normal duty versions
    • In-Built Dynamic braking unit from 4kW onwards

    MID RANGE PREMIUM PLC – EASY PLC

    • Compact footprint.
    • PLC open compliant axis control.
    • Simulation mode for offline debugging.
    • Real-time fieldbus.
    • The type-C programming port.
    • Easy wiring with spring clamp terminals.
    • Slim and compact I/O expansion modules (GL20). Easy to plug in and remove for fast replacement.
    • CPU Easy301 - Cost-effective architecture using Modbus RTU communication and/or pulses to control the drives.
    • CPU Easy302 - Flexible architecture using CANopen communication and/or pulses to control the drives.
    • CPU Easy320 - Multiprotocol architecture using Ethernet/IP, CANopen communication and/or pulses to control the drives, and Modbus TCP with the HMI touchpanel.
    • Program storage: 128kB/200kB.
    • Data storage: 1Mb/2Mb.
    • Instruction execution time: 20k steps/2ms.
    • Programming languages: LD, SFC, ST, FB/FC.
    • Power supply: 24VDC.

    PREMIUM PLC – AC500

    • The scalability of the AC500 PLCs is achieved by offering a large variety of devices to design and implement configurations suitable for simple control tasks or complex automation solutions.
    • The AC500 PLC provides action flexibility with one integrated software.
    • The AC500 PLC range consists of various CPUs, I/O modules, communication modules, communication interface modules, and accessories.
    • The “all modules used on any CPUs concept” in combination with our life cycle policy helps our customers to react quickly, flexibly, and economically to new requirements.
    • Our AC500 is designed to offer the needed easiness, security, and reliability to expand the automation system to new challenges.
    • The memory, performance, and networking capabilities mean more functionality, advanced visualization, and more operating comfort – for even better individual customer solutions.

    BASIC PLC H1U

    • All in one CPU and power supply supporting local and remote I/O.
    • 100 ns execution time per single, basic instruction.
    • Program capacity: 8 K steps.
    • Device memory
      • Auxiliary relays 3584 points
      • Timers 256 points
      • Counters 256 points
      • Data registers 8528 points
    • High speed inputs: up to 60 kHz.
    • High speed outputs: up to 100 kHz.
    • Supports RS485 (Modbus-RTU) and CANlink (Inovance proprietary) communication.
    • Maximum of 60 digital I/O (local), supports up to 30 remote modules (CANlink 3.0).
    • Programming language conforms to IEC 61131-3.
    • Ladder diagram (LD)/ Instruction list (IL)/ Sequential function chart (SFC).
    • Configurations : 08DI/06DO, 12DI/08DO, 14DI/10DO, 16DI/14DO. 2AI+1AO option card.

    GENERAL PURPOSE MICRO DRIVE ACS200

      • 0.4 to 2.2kW single phase; 0.75kW to 3.7kW three phase.
      • Wide operating voltage : Single Phase 170 to 264VAC; 3-phase 323V to 528V.
      • Internal EMC Filter; complies with EN61800-3 Category C2 2nd Environment  
      • Open loop V/F control; Staring torque of 150% at 3Hz; Automatic torque boost.
      • Modbus or CANLinkcomms 
      • Output frequency 500Hz 
      • Overload : 150% for 60 Sec & 180% for 3 Sec 
      • In-Built Dynamic braking unit 
      • Side-by-Side/ Wall Mounted/ DIN Rail Mounted

    MICRO MACHINERY DRIVES ACS355

    ACS355 Micro Drive Product Image

    • 0.25kW to 22kW.
    • Quick commissioning – application macros and panel assistants.
    • Safe torque off function (SIL3) as standard.
    • Sensorless vector control for induction motors and permanent magnet motors up to 599 Hz.
    • Built-in braking chopper.
    • IP66 and solar pump drive variant available.

    MICRO DRIVES ACS150

    ACS150 Micro Drive Product Image

    • Power range 0.37 to 4 kW/0.5 to 5 Hp
    • PID control, fixed keypad and speed control potentiometer
    • IP20 enclosure
    • Scalar control
    • Built-in brake chopper and Built-in EMC filter for 2nd environment