Currently, Codesys + EtherCAT drives offer significant advantages for motion control. Nowadays, bus-based motion control mostly uses this configuration.

Codesys is known as the Android of the PLC world, and domestic PLC manufacturers mostly use the Codesys kernel.

Such as: Inovance, Co-Trust, Hollysys, Invt, Delta.

Including international ones: Beckhoff TwinCAT 2, Schneider SoMachine, Rexroth, etc., all use Codesys.

Intuitively speaking, Codesys is a software PLC with pre-written motion control and communication functionalities.

In motion control, the PLCopen protocol is a programming standard for PLCs. TIA Portal's motion control also uses PLCopen Motion, and Codesys supports the PLCopen standard.

Additionally, Codesys also supports high-level languages; for example, C++ functions can be called within Codesys.

For another example, Codesys can also define multi-tasks, similar to parallel computing in high-level languages.

The T3 Industrial Controller is based on the Allwinner T3 ARM Cortex-A7 quad-core processor, featuring low power consumption and high performance. Most importantly, it supports Codesys and also supports the domestic real-time operating system SylixOS.

1. Product Features

Figure 1.4 Product PCBA Overview

1. 1. Runs the SylixOS real-time operating system, possessing fully independent and controllable technical capabilities, meeting localization requirements. It features high real-time performance, high reliability, and high security. It has a mature development kit, making development and programming convenient and fast.
  2. Industrial-grade design for the entire machine, with communication peripherals featuring isolation, lightning protection, and anti-static protection.
  3. Stable operation in environments from -20℃ to +70℃.
  4. Wide voltage design (9V-36V).
  5. Rich communication interfaces, meeting communication requirements for various applications.
  6. Quad-core industrial-grade processor, high performance, low power consumption, high reliability.
  7. Compact, fanless enclosure design, featuring dustproof and anti-corrosion properties.
  8. Professional technical support and secondary development service capabilities.
1. Parameter Description

Figure 1.5 Overall Dimensions Diagram

1. 1. Dimensions: 162.1mm x 123.0mm x 28.8mm;
  2. Power Supply: Supports 9V-36V DC adapter power supply
  3. Operating Temperature: -20℃~70℃
  4. Controller Power Consumption: 30W
1. Hardware and Interface Description

Table 1.1 Hardware and Interfaces

Feature

Description

CPU Frequency

Quad-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7

Instruction Set

ARMv7

RAM

1GB DDR3

Storage Memory

8GB EMMC

RS232

2x RS232 Terminal Blocks,

1x Standard DB9 RS232 Port

RS485

2x RS485 Terminal Blocks

Ethernet Port

1x 10/100Mbps, 1x 10/100/1000Mbps

CAN Interface

2x CAN 2.0B

Display Interface

1x LVDS, 1x HDMI

USB

2x USB 2.0 (HOST)