Sfera Labs Iono Pi Max v2 PLCs

Sfera Labs Iono Pi Max v2 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are versatile industrial servers based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module, suitable for professional and industrial applications. The PLCs operate with various input and output (I/O) lines and standard communication interfaces. The Iono Pi Max v2 series features an ATSAME54 32-bit microcontroller with 1MB program memory and 256KB RAM, interconnecting with the Raspberry Pi core via I2C, USB, and CAN. The microcontroller can directly control all the serial ports, digital I/O, and analog I/O. Using Sfera Labs Iono Pi Max v2 PLCs, users are capable of programming and running simple shell scripts to fully-fledged Java servers. Available in a six-module DIN rail case, the PLCs offer power supply, serial, and I/O connections on pluggable terminal blocks. The Iono Pi Max v2 family is CE/FCC/IC compliant and suitable for use where reliability and service continuity are crucial.

Features

  • Processing cores
    • Raspberry Pi compute module versions 3, 3 Lite, 3+ 8GB, 3+ 16GB, 3+ 32GB, 3+ Lite, 4S 8GB, 4S 16GB, 4S 32GB, or 4S Lite
    • ATSAME54 32-bit microcontroller with 1MB program memory and 256KB RAM
    • Interconnected via I2C, USB, and CAN
  • CE/FCC/IC compliant
  • Direct low-level control of all serial ports and digital/analog I/O
  • Switchable dual microSD card architecture
  • Hardware watchdog controlled via GPIO
  • Real-time clock (RTC) with replaceable battery
  • Embedded Microchip ATECC608 secure element chip
  • Internal temperature sensors and fan with automatic activation
  • Six-module DIN rail case
  • Integrated Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface to the microcontroller
  • Power supply, serial, and I/O connections on pluggable terminal blocks
  • 10VDC to 50VDC power supply
  • 3.3A resettable fuse
  • Surge and reverse polarity protection
  • Integrated UPS with external lead-acid 12V or 24V battery
  • Software-controlled auxiliary 12VDC to 24VDC stabilized supply output
  • Powers external devices through Iono Pi Max UPS
  • Software-controlled auxiliary 5VDC stabilized supply output
  • Voltage and current monitoring of power supply input, battery, and auxiliary supply outputs

Applications

  • Professional
  • Industrial
  • High reliability
  • Service continuity

Specifications

  • Standard RS-232 interface to Raspberry Pi serial line (up to 115,200bps)
  • Standard RS-485 (Modbus) interface, routed to Raspberry Pi serial line or USB
  • CAN V2.0B and CAN-FD interfaces support 8Mb/s max speed
  • 5V-level, protected I2C expansion bus
  • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports with power control and fault detection
  • Internal USB 2.0 Type-A port for embedding USB dongles inside the enclosure
  • 4x 6A-rated power relay outputs with NO and NC contacts
  • 4x open-collector outputs
  • 2x analog outputs
  • 2x analog voltage inputs
  • 4x analog current inputs
  • 2x Pt100 or Pt1000 temperature sensor inputs
  • 4x digital input lines
  • 4x digital 5V-level I/O lines with 1-Wire and Wiegand support

Sfera Labs Iono Pi Max v2 PLCs