Product information
- Product: Schneider Electric
Product Details
Core Automation Hardware
Schneider's hardware spans from simple machine control to complex process management:
- Controllers (PLC & PAC): The Modicon range is their flagship for programmable logic and automation controllers, featuring models like the Modicon M580 (ePAC with built-in Ethernet) and Modicon M221/M241 for smaller machines.
- Drives and Soft Starters: The Altivar series manages motor control up to 20 MW, focusing on energy efficiency and process optimization through variable speed drives like the Altivar Process.
- HMI and Industrial PCs: Harmony (formerly Magelis) provides operator interfaces and industrial PCs designed for harsh environments, including wash-down and marine settings.
- Robotics and Motion Control: Includes Lexium servo drives, cobots (collaborative robots), and SCARA robots for high-speed pick-and-place tasks.
- Sensors and Switches: A comprehensive range including limit switches, inductive proximity sensors, and the Harmony range of pushbuttons and signaling