The guiding principle of Emerson’s VersaMax is maximum versatility.

This compact, affordable control solution can be used as a compact PLC, distributed I/O, or distributed control.

With its modular and scalable architecture, intuitive functionality and ease of use, this innovative family of controls saves machine builders and end users a great deal of time and money.

Powerful PLCs in a small package

The VersaMax modular CPUs offer many features typically found only in larger PLCs, including up to 128kB of application memory.

These include up to 128kB of application www.abb-drive.com memory, floating point, real-time clock, subroutines, PID control, flash memory, and unbuffered programme storage.

Serial port supports serial read/write and Modbus master/slave communications.

Rich and Useful I/O Options

Emerson offers a wide range of discrete, analogue, hybrid, and dedicated I/O modules. These modules can be freely combined

These modules can be freely combined to create stand-alone I/O stations with up to 256 I/O points and extended I/O systems with up to 2048 I/O points.

The perfect match for today’s open systems

VersaMax gives you the freedom to connect via PROFINET (remote I/O only), Modbus/TCP, other Ethernet networks as well as Genius, DeviceNet,

Profibus-DP, etc. VersaMax gives you the freedom to connect to a wide range of host controllers, including PLCs, DCSs, and PC-based control systems.

VersaMax also fully supports the power and open architecture of Emerson’s PC-based control solutions.

Cost-Effective Control and I/O

VersaMax features intuitive diagnostics, module hot-swapping, and quick-connect wiring to extend uptime and

Reduce engineering and training requirements and significantly lower project lifecycle costs.

Designed to Maximise Ease of Use

Every aspect of VersaMax has been carefully refined to meet the needs of the user. Snap-on I/O carriers mean no tools are required for module installation or removal.

Convenient rotary switches can be used to set bus addresses, reducing programming time. With VersaMax, you can even address I/O automatically.

Easy troubleshooting and machine setup

You can easily configure VersaMax I/O using the integrated PAC Machine Edition (PME) software.

PME is the same software as all PACSystems CPUs, so you only need one tool for everything from small to large applications.

This approach utilises the same hardware configuration, network configuration and programming editor. In addition, the QuickPanel+ HMI’s single tag database simplifies HMI development.