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GE-IP
CPE330
RX3i series
PAC controller
A new model sporting new features, the new CPE330 controller from GE-IP is the latest iteration joining the PAC RX3i series.
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dding to their top of the range RX3i platform of PAC Controllers, GE-IP have introduced the brand new CPE330 CPU. Much more than a regular programmable logic controller (PLC) GE-IP claims it boasts the best migration path on the market. So if you would like to migrate a 30-year-old PLC to the latest processor? No problems! In most cases it will only take an hour or two. Well that certainly sounds impressive.
The new CPE330 PACSystems RX3i controller provides the foundation for Industrial Internet connectivity. It has a strong focus on high availability and at first glance has an easy-to-configure range of I/O options. It joins the existing CPE305 and CPE310 models in this range. Is it as good as we think? Let’s investigate.
Performance Switching it on, we find it is very quick thanks to its multiple processing core CPUs. The large working memory helps it store more data and access it faster.
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We found it especially quick when handling a complex application right at the source with very minimal downtime. Gigabit data access across the backplane or over fibre kilometres away should prove no problems here.
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There has been a lot of talk on the advantages of Profinet, and certainly GE-IP are the torch bearers of this technology. Proven to be resilient in high-noise environments, the CPE330 supports a large amount of I/O without compromising system performance. In fact one of the CPU processing cores is completely dedicated to communications - meeting expectations in a high speed operation.