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 Programmable Logic Controller replacement for  OEM embedded controls


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 Programmable Logic Controller replacement for  OEM embedded controls
Our standard off-the shelf controllers offer a range of features making them an ideal alternative to programmable logic controllers in embedded OEM applications. All current products are expandable, and most can use our unique Touch of SPice boards for added special purpose functionality. SPLat standard controllers are the best way to start developing controls for your product.

CC18

Programmable Logic Controller replacement for OEM embedded controls

The world's most affordable solution in applications that require plain digital I/O and 2 analog inputs in a ready to wire in format. The CC18 replaces the CC16 - more functionality, same price and form factor.
 Programmable Logic Controller replacement for OEM embedded controls

MS120

Programmable Logic Controller replacement for OEM embedded controls

The MS120 sets a new standard in cost-effective controls. With an inbuilt operator interface and optional LCD, this little beauty challenges existing perceptions about HMI/controller combos being expensive.
 Programmable Logic Controller replacement for OEM embedded controls

MMi202

Programmable Logic Controller replacement for OEM embedded controls
SPLat pioneered the programmable controller with integral operator interface and user-legendable membrane overlay with the MMi88 back in 1997. The MMi202 continues this product family with enhanced features.
 Programmable Logic Controller replacement for OEM embedded controls

SL100

Programmable Logic Controller replacement for OEM embedded controls

An embedded workhorse, the SL100 is the obvious choice if you don't need an operator interface. With 16 digital and 2 analog I/Os, plus many expansion possibilities, this is our most popular model to date.
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Our off the shelf controllers provide an excellent price/performance ratio for Proof of Concept and low volume production use. Remember though, that we can also make you a custom SPLat with any combination of features you need, including analog resolution to 18 bits and beyond and high current or very high speed special purpose circuits, sensor interfaces etc.
  CC18 MS120 MMi202 SL100
LCD display No 2x16 Optional 2x16 through 4x20 No
Push buttons No 5 5 No
Programmable LEDs 1 red/green/orange status LED 4 7 No
Beeper No No Yes No
Digital inputs See bidirectional I/O 4, NPN/PNP selectable 8 NPN 8 NPN
Digital outputs See bidirectional I/O 8 NPN, 400mA 8 NPN, 400mA
Bidirectional I/O 16, NPN in or 400mA out 8 NPN in or 400mA out 0 0
Analog in 2, 0-5V ratiometric (10-bit res) Via optional SPice board (10-bit res)
2ch, 10-bits res. 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, temperature
1ch, 10-bits res. 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, temperature
Analog out No Via optional SPice board (10-bit res) 2ch, 0-10V, 10-bits res. 1ch, 0-10V, 10-bits res.
I/O indicator LEDs No No Yes Yes
Serial expansion bus
Yes. Add up to 64 digital I/O points with our range of expansion boards.
Program memory (approx)
24K (~12,000 instructions)
Data memory (RAM)
250 Bytes
Real Time Clock No No Optional No
High speed counter 1 @ 100kHz 1 @ 100kHz 1 @ 5kHz-18kHz 1 @ 5kHz-18kHz
Medium speed counter
8 @ 1.8kHz.
Quadrature counter
Yes, standard in all current off the shelf models
MultiTrackTM multitasking 32 concurrent tasks 32 concurrent tasks 32 concurrent tasks 32 concurrent tasks
Floating point arithmetic
Yes, standard in all current off the shelf models
Xwire networking
Yes, 2 dedicated Xwire connectors.
Yes, uses SPice connector.
SPice connectors No 2 (11 pins + serial comms) 1 (6 pins) 1 (6 pins)
RS232 No No Yes Yes
ModBus
Yes, via add-on RS485 or RS232 adaptor
Yes . Yes .
Programming language
SPLat
SPLat or C
Faceplate & membrane overlay
Not applicable Optional accessory Included in Developer's Kit, buy separately with OEM version Not applicable
1-off price (US dollars) From $79 From $129 From $154 From $129
  CC18 MS120 MMi202 SL100

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Cost-effective programmable logic controller alternatives optimized as embedded components in OEM products