
PLC key Portenta Machine Control
Make PLC programming easy for fast deploy, add deterministic cyclic tasks to your software applications and no-code Fieldbus support.
Overview
Unlock your Portenta Machine Control* for IEC 61131-3 programming languages experience with PLC Key Portenta Machine Control, enabling your hardware for its full lifetime.
The Arduino PLC IDE allows you to program Portenta Machine Control using the 5 programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard:
- Ladder Diagram
- Functional Block Diagram
- Structured Text
- Sequential Function Chart
- Instruction List
You can mix PLC programming with Arduino sketch programming within the integrated sketch editor, and seamlessly share variables between the two environments.
Bring deterministic cyclic tasks and multitasking to your software application: leverage automation to define timings and repetition of all your mission-critical tasks.
Manage CanOpen, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP communication with the integrated no-code fieldbus configurators.
A highly configurable UI offers a comfortable unified programming environment, with the option to use a wide set of pre-installed libraries and function blocks or create custom libraries.
A complete set of monitoring and debugging tools provides a powerful workbench for professionals: get an instant view of all PLC operations while debugging thanks to the Live Debug Mode, and easily dive into code analysis with the PLC IDE Oscilloscope. You can even implement program changes with zero downtime and no machine reboot.
* The board Portenta Machine Control is not included
Key Benefits
- Enable PLC engineers to leverage IEC 61131-3 programming languages within Arduino environment
- Easy and intuitive programming experience for deterministic cyclic tasks and multitasking
- No-code industrial fieldbus support (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, CanOpen integrated in the PLC IDE)
- Function blocks and libraries available for low-code approach
- Quickly port existing PLC applications to Arduino hardware
- Wide set of debugging tools: watch windows, breakpoints with step-by-step execution, triggers, oscilloscope, live debug mode
Refund Policy
Price is not refundable.
PLC Key is permanently valid on the associated Portenta Machine Control but, due to the automated way that orders are processed and fulfilled, once PLC Key order is processed and the key code is issued and provided, this cannot be canceled. Exceptions are handled on a case-by-case basis and only granted when emergency or extenuating circumstances exist.
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Arduino Pro is introducing a powerful new member of the Portenta product family, the Portenta Machine Control. It’s a fully-centralized, low-power, industrial control unit able to drive equipment and machinery. Plus, you can program it using the Arduino framework or other embedded development platforms. Thanks to its computing power, the Portenta Machine Control enables a wide range of predictive maintenance and AI use cases. It enables the collection of real-time data from the factory floor, while supporting remote control of equipment, including from the cloud. Key benefits include: Shorter time-to-marketEnhance existing productsAdd connectivity for monitoring, as well as controlEach I/O pin can be configured, so you can tailor it to your needsMake equipment smarter, as well as AI-readyProvide security and robustness from the ground upOpen new business model opportunities (such as servitization)Interact with your equipment with advanced human-machine interfaces (HMI)Modular design for adaptation, expansion and upgrades Business as a Service The Portenta Machine Control allows companies to enable new business-as-a-service models. You can monitor customer usage of equipment for predictive maintenance while gathering valuable production data. The device enables industry standard soft-PLC control. Because of this, it's able to connect to a range of external sensors and actuators. For example, the following options are all available. Isolated digital I/O, 4-20mA compatible analog I/OThree configurable temperature channelsDedicated I2C connector. Multiple choices are available for network connectivity, including USB, Ethernet and WiFi and BLE. Furthermore, it offers impressive compatibility through industry specific protocols such as RS485. All I/O are protected by resettable fuses, but on-board power management ensures maximum reliability in harsh environments. The Portenta Machine Control core runs an Arduino Portenta H7
FAQs
Is PLC key Portenta Machine Control suitable for Opta?
Opta comes pre-licensed from the factory and can be used with PLC IDE without purchasing additional keys. PLC key Portenta Machine Control is only suitable for Portenta Machine Control.
Is PLC key Portenta Machine Control refundable?
No, PLC Key for Portenta Machina Control is nor refundable. Due to the automated way that orders are processed and fulfilled, once PLC Key order is processed and the key code is issued and provided, this cannot be canceled.