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Arduino Opta RS485

SKU AFX00001 Barcode 7630049203167 Show more
Original price €171,00 - Original price €171,00
Original price
€171,00
€171,00 - €171,00
Current price €171,00
VAT included

Unleash the power of Opta—the ultimate micro PLC for flexible, connected automation.

Overview

Arduino Opta is a secure, easy-to-use micro PLC with Industrial IoT capabilities. 
Designed in partnership with Finder – leading industrial and building automation device manufacturer – Opta allows professionals to scale up automation projects while leveraging the Arduino ecosystem. Supporting both Arduino sketch and standard PLC languages, including LD (Ladder Logic Diagram) and FBD (Function Block Diagram), it was designed with PLC engineers in mind.

Its powerful STM32H747XI dual-core Cortex®-M7 +M4 MCU allows users to perform real-time control, monitoring and implement predictive maintenance applications.

Secure and durable by design, it supports OTA firmware updates and ensures data security from the hardware to the Cloud thanks to the onboard secure element and X.509 Standard compliance. In addition, Opta undergoes regular assessments to uphold and improve its cybersecurity posture.

All while maintaining Arduino Pro’s signature easy deployment in production thanks to a vast range of readily available software libraries and Arduino sketches.

Last but not least, various connectivity options make keeping everything under control effortless via real-time dashboards combined with the intuitive Arduino Cloud (or third-party services).

Opta comes in three variants so you can choose the best option for your project. Opta RS485 features Ethernet onboard and USB-C programming ports and RS485 half duplex connectivity interface.
Need Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity? Opta WiFi is the best variant for you.
Happy with just Ethernet and USB-C? Check out Opta Lite.

Program it with the Arduino PLC IDE!

The Arduino PLC IDE makes PLC programming easy. Choose any of the 5 programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard (Ladder, Functional Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart or Instruction List) and quickly code PLC applications or port existing ones to Arduino Opta. 

Key benefits include:

  • Easy and fast software development, starting from ready-to-use Arduino sketches, tutorials and libraries
  • Support for standard IEC 61131-3 PLC languages
  • Fieldbus integration via Modbus TCP (ethernet) and Modbus RTU (serial RS485)
  • Real-time remote monitoring via intuitive Arduino Cloud dashboards (or third-party services)
  • Security at the hardware level thanks to onboard secure element and X.509 Standard compliance
  • Secure OTA firmware updates and Cloud device management
  • High-power relay switching (4 x 2.3 kW)
  • Reliable by design, thanks to industrial certifications and Finder’s expertise in switching technology
  • Easy to install, with DIN rail compatibility

Opt in to industrial automation

Integrate a solid and reliable micro PLC with your existing machines, devices and production lines – also in combination with other elements in the modular and versatile Arduino ecosystem, from small and smart sensor-packed modules to SOMs to gateways, for end-to-end solutions that can be customized to meet any need.

Quality by design

Arduino Pro partnered with Finder, a leader in the field of electromechanical and electronic components with 65+ years of excellence and expertise to its name, to create a product with high-quality production specs for even the most demanding work conditions in industrial environments.

Need Help?

Check the Arduino Forum for questions about the Arduino Language, or how to make your own Projects with Arduino. If you need any help with your product, please get in touch with the official Arduino User Support as explained in our Contact Us page.

Warranty

You can find your product warranty information here.


Tech Specs

Input 8x configurable digital / analog (0-10V) input
Processor STM32H747XI Dual ARM® Cortex®:
  • Cortex -M7 core up to 480 MHz
  • Cortex -M4 core up to 240 MHz
Connectivity Support 10/100 Ethernet (TCP/IP or Modbus TCP)
USB-C
RS485 half duplex
Memory 1MB RAM (programming)
2MB internal + 16MB Flash QSPI
RTC Typical 10 days power retention at 25°C
NTP sync available through ethernet
IP protection IP20
Output 4x relays (250 V AC - 10 A)
Programming languages
  • Arduino programming language via IDE
  • IEC-61131-3:
    • Ladder Diagram (LD)
    • Function Block Diagram (FBD)
    • Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
    • Structured Text (ST)
    • Instruction List (IL)
Security ATECC608B Secure element
Supply voltage 12…24 V DC
Operating Temperature -20 °C to +50 °C (-4°F to 122°F)
Certifications cULus listed, ENEC, CE

Resources for Safety and Products

Manufacturer Information

The production information includes the address and related details of the product manufacturer.

Arduino S.r.l.
Via Andrea Appiani, 25
Monza, MB, IT, 20900
https://www.arduino.cc/ 

Responsible Person in the EU

An EU-based economic operator who ensures the product's compliance with the required regulations.

Arduino S.r.l.
Via Andrea Appiani, 25
Monza, MB, IT, 20900
Phone: +39 0113157477
Email: support@arduino.cc

 


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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.3 / 5 from 8 reviews.

Cool product that works well with OpenPLC IDE. Fast and reliable PLC for small to medium works (Machines, board automations, small mechanical rooms etc)

Arduino Opta RS485

Customer photo review of Arduino Opta RS485

Owning it has been a great learning expreiance

Arduino Opta RS485

Impeccable, except led on user button

Arduino Opta RS485

Customer photo review of Arduino Opta RS485

Excellent and robust PLC, aimed at industrial applications. Offers a huge range of possibilities for our industrial energy management solutions!

Arduino Opta RS485

Customer photo review of Arduino Opta RS485

This is a very powerful device, you should use all its options, I allowed myself to disassemble it, I came across i2c and free legs, I added an additional digital output, oled and temperature sensor to the mosfets!

Arduino Opta RS485

Compared to siemens logo, this product seems to have harder learning curve, there is less content on web, plc software is definitely less mature, missing some advanced function blocks in fbd, simulation, remote local connectivity via ethernet. But its seems to be reasonable price value for the non critical projecs like mine. Its fine.

Arduino Opta RS485

Very very very disappointed that the IDE PLC doesn't Support the OPTA right from the start. And there is no Start date anyware to find which makes it even more disappointing. Im considering sending it Back at the Moment. And yes it looks like it works with the normal IDE and c++ BUT i don't want that i wanted a PLC and Not another Microcontroller

Arduino Opta RS485

Store owner replied: Dear customer, the new version 1.0.3 of Arduino PLC IDE, compatible with Arduino Opta, is available at this link https://docs.arduino.cc/software/plc-ide/tutorials/plc-ide-setup-license, together with its tools. Also, your Opta is pre-licensed, hence it is not required to purchase additional license key to activate the device. Have a look at our PLC IDE setup tutorial for the installation instructions. Thanks for your feedback. Arduino Team

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