Beijer Nexto Xpress compact controller

Beijer Electronics has released the Nexto Xpress compact controller that enables Industry 4.0 applications via its built-in OPC UA interface.

Nexto Xpress applications are created using the CODESYS IEC 61131-3 development tool, complete with online debugging and monitoring, online changes, offline simulation, symbolic variables, system diagnostics and global variable lists.

The Nexto Xpress offers an Ethernet port for programming and Modbus TCP client/server and OPC DA/OPC UA communication, a serial port for RS-485 with Modbus RTU communication as well as a CANopen communication port.

The product comes in three different hardware versions. The XP300 features 16 DI, 16 DO, an Ethernet port and one serial channel, while the XP315 offers 16 DI, 16 DO, five analog inputs, two RTD ports, one Ethernet port and one serial channel. The XP325 model features 16 DI, 16 DO, five analog inputs, two RTD ports, four analog outputs, one Ethernet port, one serial channel and one CANopen Master.

All versions feature DIN rail mounting, a compact design, 24 VDC power supply input, high-speed 32-bit ARM-based processor, a high density of I/O with multipurpose analog inputs, LEDs for IO status indication and diagnostics, and a real-time clock.

The product is suitable for use with Beijer Electronics industry solutions for water and wastewater including remote control, pump station control, reservoir level control, etc. It is also suitable for machine builders and OEMs targeting smaller and medium applications such as labelling, filling, washers, injection machines, packaging and grinders.