If you need to count fast pulses – proximity switches on conveyors, flow meters, encoders without direction sensing – and want to do it in the field instead of through expensive high-speed counter cards in the PLC, the Solidot XB6S-PC80 is a compact 8-channel counter module of the XB6S slice series.🏭 Typical applicationsPart counting: count items on conveyor and packaging lines via photoelectric sensors or proximity switches.Flow/quantity: count the pulse outputs of flow or quantity sensors.Speed/frequency: measure clock signals without direction sensing.Distributed counting points: collect widely separated counting points over one XB6S segment instead of wiring each back to the PLC.⚙️ Key specifications8 counting channels, up to 100 kHz each.Inputs NPN/PNP compatible, common terminal COM.24 V DC supply (18–36 V), internal 5 V via the X-bus backplane.Status LED per channel, IP20, −20 to +60 °C.🔌 Connection technologyPluggable terminal block with spring terminals, backplane communication via the X-bus to the XB6S coupler. Snap on and plug in without tools – quick to install and replace.🌐 Fieldbus connectionThis module is not a standalone fieldbus device: it plugs onto an XB6S bus coupler, which handles the connection to PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus and other protocols. You capture or generate the signals right in the field and transmit them over your existing fieldbus.🔧 Mounting and dimensionsConvenient configuration via the web browser on the coupler. 35 mm DIN rail, dimensions 106 × 72 × 25 mm, approx. 0.09 kg.🏷️ Manufacturer and reliabilitySolidot (Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology) specialises in decentralised I/O and fieldbus technology. The XB6S slice series is designed for continuous industrial use in Europe, CE-marked and RoHS-compliant.

If you need to read or switch digital signals right at the machine – no control cabinet, no terminal wiring, and even where things get wet, dusty or full of swarf – the Solidot PN7A series is built for it. Rugged field I/O in an IP67 metal housing that simply plugs into the line via M12 connectors. 🏭 Typical applications Decentralised instead of a cabinet: connect sensors and actuators right at the process – saving wiring and junction boxes. Conveyor and packaging: field-level I/O on moving or distributed machinery where IP20 modules won't survive. Washdown areas: food, filling, cleaning zones – the IP67 metal housing handles splash water and cleaning. Retrofit: extend an existing PROFINET line with rugged field peripherals without touching the controller. ⚙️ Key specifications 16 digital channels, PNP – depending on the variant 16 inputs, 16 outputs or 8 + 8. 24 V DC supply (18–30 V), outputs rated 0.5 A per channel, overcurrent protection. Green status LED per channel, IP67, operating temperature −25 to +70 °C. 🔌 Connection technology All-M12 connectivity: bus via 2× M12 (D-coded), I/O via M12, power via M12. Standard cables, plugged rather than screwed – quick to install and to replace. 🌐 PROFINET in the field Fewer variants on the shelf: the 0016B+ lets you configure each of the 16 channels as input or output via parameters — one part number instead of three.Standard PROFINET: connects to common PROFINET controllers, in particular Siemens S7-1200/1500 (TIA Portal). Configuration file (GSDML) supplied by Solidot. 🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability Solidot (Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology) specialises in decentralised I/O and fieldbus technology. The PN7A modules are designed for continuous industrial use in Europe, CE-marked and RoHS-compliant. 🔧 Mounting and dimensions Direct mounting via two fixing holes. Dimensions 225 × 62 × 36 mm, weight approx. 0.66 kg.

If you need to read or switch digital signals right at the machine – no control cabinet, no terminal wiring, and even where things get wet, dusty or full of swarf – the Solidot EC7A series is built for it. Rugged field I/O in an IP67 metal housing that simply plugs into the line via M12 connectors. 🏭 Typical applications Decentralised instead of a cabinet: connect sensors and actuators right at the process – saving wiring and junction boxes. Conveyor and packaging: field-level I/O on moving or distributed machinery where IP20 modules won't survive. Washdown areas: food, filling, cleaning zones – the IP67 metal housing handles splash water and cleaning. Retrofit: extend an existing EtherCAT line with rugged field peripherals without touching the controller. ⚙️ Key specifications 16 digital channels, PNP – depending on the variant 16 inputs, 16 outputs or 8 + 8. 24 V DC supply (18–30 V), outputs rated 0.5 A per channel, overcurrent protection. Green status LED per channel, IP67, operating temperature −25 to +70 °C. 🔌 Connection technology All-M12 connectivity: bus via 2× M12 (D-coded), I/O via M12, power via M12. Standard cables, plugged rather than screwed – quick to install and to replace. 🌐 EtherCAT in the field Standard EtherCAT: connects to common EtherCAT masters such as Beckhoff TwinCAT. Configuration file (ESI) supplied by Solidot. 🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability Solidot (Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology) specialises in decentralised I/O and fieldbus technology. The EC7A modules are designed for continuous industrial use in Europe, CE-marked and RoHS-compliant. 🔧 Mounting and dimensions Direct mounting via two fixing holes. Dimensions 226 × 63 × 33 mm, weight approx. 0.66 kg.

If you want to connect sensors and actuators to a controller in a decentralised way – without running every single wire all the way back to the main cabinet – the Solidot EC5R series offers a compact, low-profile EtherCAT remote I/O system. The modules sit where the signals originate – on the machine or in the field distributor – and transmit all inputs and outputs to the controller over a single EtherCAT cable. Status LEDs right next to each channel show every input and output directly at the terminal point. This saves wiring, terminals and space in the central cabinet – and speeds up troubleshooting. 🏭 Typical applications Decentralised machine modules: Each assembly gets its own I/O module, connected via a continuous EtherCAT line – new modules are simply added in series. Relieve the control cabinet: Instead of hundreds of wires to the central cabinet, only two RJ45 cables run per module. Fewer cable ducts, fewer terminals, a clearer system. Retrofit with an EtherCAT master: Extend existing Beckhoff TwinCAT or CODESYS controllers with decentralised I/O without enlarging the central PLC. Mixed signal direction: From a pure 32-channel input or output module to the 16/16 combination – on the 1616B+ model, 16 channels are freely configurable as inputs or outputs. So one variant still fits even when requirements change. 🌐 EtherCAT: one cable for all signals EtherCAT transmits the process data of all chained modules with very low latency over a line topology. Each EC5R module has two RJ45 ports (IN/OUT, 100 Mbps) and is daisy-chained – no additional switch required. The module is imported into the master via its EtherCAT device description file (ESI) and can be configured immediately. 🔗 Compatibility As a standard-compliant EtherCAT slave device, the EC5R series works with any EtherCAT master – such as Beckhoff TwinCAT or CODESYS. Integration is vendor-independent via the ESI file. The inputs of the 3200 and 1616B types accept either NPN or PNP sensors – handy when both sensor types exist in your installed base. 🔌 Design and connection Tool-free spring terminals: Power supply and I/O are connected via push-in spring terminals – insert the conductor, done, no screwdriver needed. DIN-rail mounting: 35 mm DIN rail, compact low-profile housing (182 × 58 × 34 mm), passive cooling – no fan, no maintenance. Power supply: 24 V DC, permissible 20.4 – 28.8 V DC. Green status LED per channel, right at the terminal. ⚠️ Limits stated honestly Protection rating IP20 – for control cabinets or protected enclosures, not for the unprotected field environment. Power supply exclusively 20.4 – 28.8 V DC, no AC supply. Operation from -20 °C to +60 °C (passive cooling). Standard process I/O – no functional-safety (safety) inputs/outputs. A separate safety controller is required for emergency stop and similar functions. EC5R modules are slave devices and require an EtherCAT master – they do not replace a controller. 🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability Solidot (s'Dot) specialises in industrial networking and remote I/O technology. The EC5R modules are CE- and RoHS-compliant and built for industrial use; inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated (500 V AC) and the transistor outputs are short-circuit proof with automatic recovery. spstiger offers the series with German-language advice and support.

If you need to reliably capture barcodes, QR codes or RFID cards on a machine or installation – including outdoors or in harsh environments – the Newland FM3281 Grouper is a rugged fixed-mount scanner that combines three worlds in one device: 1D/2D barcode, OCR and full NFC/RFID. 🏭 Typical applications RFID login at the machine: Operators sign in with an NFC card at the HMI instead of typing passwords. The FM3281 pairs with all Kinco HMIs and works as both a login and scanning device. Access control & outdoor use: IP67 and an anti-glare design keep the scanner weatherproof – even in direct sunlight, at gates or outdoor terminals. Wiegand connects it to common access-control systems. Scanning from displays: Newland's sixth-generation imager reads dense codes straight off a smartphone screen – ideal for ticket, coupon and parcel workflows. Document capture (OCR): Reads plain-text lines from ID cards, passports and travel permits for check-in and identification use cases. 📷 Scanning & reading 2D area imager (1280 × 1088 CMOS) with omnidirectional capture – code orientation does not matter. IR and light sensors trigger scanning automatically. The built-in NFC reader supports ISO 14443 and ISO 15693 (Mifare, DESFire, NTAG, FeliCa and more) with secure authentication. 🔌 Connectivity The device offers four interfaces: USB, RS-232, RS-485 and Wiegand. This version (NLS-FM3281-NFC-20) ships as a USB kit with a 2 m USB cable. RS-485 suits long cable runs or multiple devices on one bus, Wiegand suits access-control solutions – matching cables and adapters are available as accessories. 🔗 Works with Kinco HMIs The FM3281 works with all Kinco HMIs without special setup – as a pure scanner and as an RFID login. This lets you integrate card-based user authentication directly into existing Kinco interfaces. 🔧 Ruggedness, power & warranty IP67 protection (dust- and waterproof), operating temperature −20 °C to +60 °C, 5–24 V DC supply. Compact form factor (79 × 48 × 68 mm) for built-in or stand mounting. Newland offers a 5-year warranty. 🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability Newland AIDC is an internationally established maker of auto-ID and scanning technology. The FM3281 Grouper is CE-compliant (EMC Class B, RoHS) and built for continuous industrial use. Looking for the same rugged scanner without NFC for indoor use? The Newland FM430 Barracuda is the more affordable alternative.

If you want to connect sensors and actuators to a controller in a decentralized way – without running every single wire all the way back to the main control cabinet – the Solidot EC4 series offers a compact EtherCAT remote I/O system. The modules sit right where the signals originate – on the machine or in the field distribution box – and transmit all inputs and outputs to the controller over a single EtherCAT cable. This saves wiring, terminals and space in the central cabinet. 🏭 Typical applications Decentralized machine modules: Each assembly gets its own I/O module, connected via a continuous EtherCAT line – new modules are simply daisy-chained on. Relieve the control cabinet: Instead of hundreds of wires running to the central cabinet, only two RJ45 lines per module are needed. Fewer cable ducts, fewer terminals, a clearer system. Retrofit with an EtherCAT master: Extend existing Beckhoff TwinCAT or CODESYS controllers with decentralized I/O without enlarging the central PLC. Mixed signal types: Digital, analog (current/voltage), relay, temperature or encoder – a suitable module for every signal type from the same building-block system. 🌐 EtherCAT: one cable for all signals EtherCAT transmits the process data of all daisy-chained modules with very low latency over a line topology. Each EC4 module has two RJ45 ports (IN/OUT, 100 Mbps) and is looped through – no additional switch required. The module is read into the master via the EtherCAT device description file (ESI) and is ready to configure immediately. 💡 Working with EtherNet/IP instead of EtherCAT? The same modules are available as the Solidot EI4 series (EtherNet/IP) – same hardware, same building-block system, just a different fieldbus. 🔗 Compatibility As a standard-compliant EtherCAT slave device, the EC4 series works with any EtherCAT master – such as Beckhoff TwinCAT or CODESYS. Integration is vendor-independent via the ESI file. 🔌 Design and connection Removable spring-clamp terminals: Power supply and I/O sit on removable terminal blocks – when replacing a module, the block is simply unplugged and the wiring stays in place. DIN-rail mounting: 35 mm DIN rail, compact housing (102 × 72 × 25 mm), passive cooling – no fan, no maintenance. Power supply: 24 V DC nominal, permissible 18 – 36 V DC. Status via LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR) on each module. ⚠️ Limitations stated honestly Protection rating IP20 – for a control cabinet or protected enclosure, not for the unprotected field environment. Power supply exclusively 18 – 36 V DC, no AC supply. Operation from -10 °C to +60 °C (passive cooling). Standard process I/O – no functional-safety (safety-rated) inputs/outputs. A separate safety controller is required for emergency stop and similar functions. EC4 modules are slave devices and require an EtherCAT master – they do not replace a controller. 🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability Solidot (s'Dot) specializes in industrial networking and remote I/O technology. The EC4 modules are CE- and RoHS-compliant and built for industrial use; on the analog modules the channels are galvanically isolated (500 V, optocoupler). spstiger offers the series with expert advice and support.

For anyone wanting to connect an Eaton easyE4 control relay to serial Modbus RTU – for example to address frequency converters, energy meters or other Modbus-capable field devices – the base device is extended with the EASY-COM-RTU-M1. The communication module is mounted on the DIN rail to the left of the base device and coupled to it via the easyCOM connector. The module supports both operating modes: master/client (the easyE4 controls the field devices) and slave/server (the easyE4 is addressed by a higher-level system). This covers typical use cases from a decentralised stand-alone controller to integration with a SCADA system. 🏭 Typical applications Master mode – connect field devices: Frequency converters (e.g. Kinco KC100, INVT GD20), energy meters, sensors or actuators with Modbus RTU interface directly controlled and read out via the easyE4. Slave mode – pass data on: Integrate the easyE4 as a subordinate unit into an existing SCADA, control room or building management solution. Heterogeneous installations: Network devices from different manufacturers via a uniform protocol – without gateway effort. ⚙️ Prerequisites and compatibility Base device: Eaton easyE4 from hardware generation 05 (available from 04/2021) with firmware V1.40 or newer. Hardware generation 08 is fully compatible. Configuration: Via easySoft 8 – including Modbus mapping and diagnostics Engineering: Module firmware V1.01 (release notes MZ049016EN) brings stability and functional improvements ⚡ Key technical data Supply: 24 V DC (permissible 20.4 – 28.8 V), power consumption 1 W Connection to base device: easyCOM connector (mountable to the left) Connection to bus: Screw terminal RS-485 Protocol: Modbus RTU – configurable as either master (client) or slave (server) 🏷️ Manufacturer and standards The manufacturer is Eaton (Moeller series). The module is CE-certified and tested to UL Listed (file E205091), CSA, EN 50178, EN 61010, EN 61131-2 and EN 61000-6-2/-3. Additionally UL Hazardous Location Class I Division 2. 🔧 Mounting and scope of delivery DIN-rail mounting (35 mm per IEC/EN 60715), to the left of the easyE4 base device. Screw terminals for 0.2 – 4 mm² solid or 0.2 – 2.5 mm² flexible with ferrule. Dimensions: 36 × 90 × 58 mm (W × H × D), weight 0.1 kg, protection IP20. Recommended combination: Together with the EASY-E4-UC-12RC1 (HW V08) you get a complete Modbus-RTU-capable nano-PLC with display and Ethernet.

For anyone looking for a compact 24 V power supply for an Eaton easy series control relay – whether for the older easy500/700/800 or for an easyE4 base device – the EASY200-POW is a single-phase switched-mode power supply in a 2-SU DIN-rail housing. The units are primary-cycled and regulated, with SELV output per EN 60950 and radio interference class B per EN 55011/EN 55022. 🏭 Typical applications Powering small controls: easyE4 in the DC variant, easy500/700/800 or other DIN-rail devices that require up to 0.35 A at 24 V DC. Sensor supply: 24 V sensors, small actuators or auxiliary circuits in the control cabinet where a compact and particularly slim design (35.5 mm) is required. Redundant setups: Connect two units in parallel for higher availability or increased power – the outputs are approved for this. ⚡ Key technical data Input: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase Output: 24 V DC at 0.35 A (≈ 8.4 W) and 12 V DC at 0.02 A – both voltages available in parallel Protection: Overload protection with current limiting, continuous short-circuit proof LED indication: Green LED signals output voltage present Galvanic isolation: SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) per EN 60950 🏷️ Manufacturer and standards The manufacturer is Eaton (Moeller series). The power supply is CE-certified and tested to UL, CSA, EN 50178, EN 55011, EN 55022 and EN 60950 (SELV). It is suitable for use in industrial as well as public low-voltage networks. 🔧 Mounting and scope of delivery DIN-rail mounting (35 mm per IEC/EN 60715). Screw terminals for 0.2 – 4 mm² solid or 0.2 – 2.5 mm² flexible with ferrule. Dimensions: 35.5 × 90 × 56.5 mm (W × H × D), weight 0.085 kg, protection IP20. Note on the product line: EASY200-POW originally belongs to the older easy500/easyPower family and is not part of the easyE4 hardware generation, but can be used as an external 24 V power supply for DC-fed easyE4 base devices. UC and AC variants of the easyE4 do not require an additional power supply.

📌 Hardware Generation 08 (production from 01/2023): Current hardware revision with firmware line V2.x. Fully cloud-ready, compatible with easyE RTD Advanced, all EASY-COM expansion modules and all current .e80 projects from easySoft 8. For anyone who needs a compact programmable controller for machines, equipment or building services – without the effort and cost of a full-scale PLC system – the Eaton EASY-E4-UC-12RC1 offers a complete nano-PLC with integrated display, Ethernet port and onboard Modbus TCP. The controller combines 8 digital inputs (4 of which can be switched to analog), 4 relay outputs up to 10 A AC and a real-time clock in a 4-SU housing. Programming is done on a PC with easySoft 8 in four languages (LD, FBD, ST, EDP) – or, when needed, directly on the device via the LCD display and keypad. 🏭 Typical applications Machine and equipment retrofit: Replace legacy relay logic in control cabinets with a flexible programmable solution – including Ethernet connectivity for remote access. Pump and fan control: Up to 4 high-speed counter inputs (10 kHz) for flow measurement or speed detection – including a real-time clock for time programs. Building automation: Coordinate lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning centrally. Pass data to higher-level systems via Modbus TCP. Energy management: Connect energy meters (e.g. Eaton EMD3P) and evaluate via the integrated data logging and cloud connectivity. 🖥️ Display and operation The monochrome LCD display with 128 × 96 pixels shows 6 lines of 16 characters – sufficient for status displays, simple operating menus and direct programming on the device via the eight buttons. The real-time clock runs at ± 5 s per day (≈ ± 0.5 h per year) and can be synchronised via the network. ⚡ Inputs and outputs in detail 8 digital inputs (I1 – I8): Input voltage 12 V DC, 24 V DC or 24 V AC. I1 – I4 additionally usable as high-speed counters up to 10 kHz, frequency counters up to 5 kHz or as incremental encoder input pairs (2 × 5 kHz, 90° offset). 4 analog inputs (I5 – I8): 0 – 10 V DC, 12-bit resolution, accuracy ± 2 %. With DC supply, switchable between digital and analog operation. 4 relay outputs: 8 A DC at 24 V (UL R 300) or 10 A AC at 240 V (UL B 300). Service life 10 million mechanical operations, 25,000 operations under typical load. 🔌 Power supply – Universal Current The UC variant accepts both DC and AC: 12 V DC (10.2 – 14.4 V), 24 V DC (20.4 – 28.8 V) or 24 V AC (20.4 – 26.4 V, 50/60 Hz). Reverse polarity protection included. Power consumption in operation: 3 W. 🌐 Communication and expansion Onboard: Ethernet (1 × RJ45, 10/100 Mbit/s) with TCP/IP and Modbus TCP. A microSD slot enables program backups, data logging and firmware updates without a PC. For serial bus systems, the device can be extended with the EASY-COM-RTU-M1 for Modbus RTU (master/client or slave/server). Up to 11 I/O expansion modules per base device – maximum 188 I/O points in full configuration. 💻 Programming with easySoft 8 The free demo version allows full engineering – only the final upload to the device requires the EASYSOFT-SWLIC license. Supported languages: LD (Ladder Diagram): Classic PLC logic per IEC 61131-3 FBD (Function Block Diagram): Graphical logic with function blocks ST (Structured Text): Similar to a high-level language, for complex calculations EDP (easy Device Programming): Eaton-specific, programmable directly on the device 🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability Eaton is one of the established industrial manufacturers in the European market – the easy family has been around since the late 1990s. The EASY-E4-UC-12RC1 is certified to CE, UL Listed (file E205091), cULus per UL 61010, CSA C22.2 No. 61010, EN 50178, EN 61010, EN 61131-2, EN 61000-6-2/-3 and DNV GL. It is additionally approved for UL Hazardous Location Class I Division 2, usable in groups A (acetylene), B (hydrogen), C (ethylene) and D (propane). 🔧 Mounting and scope of delivery DIN-rail mounting (35 mm per IEC/EN 60715) or wall mounting with bracket ZB4-101-GF1 (available separately). Screw terminals for cross-sections 0.2 – 4 mm² solid or 0.2 – 2.5 mm² flexible with ferrule, tightening torque 0.6 Nm. Dimensions: 72 × 90 × 58 mm (W × H × D), weight 0.25 kg, protection IP20. Scope of delivery: EASY-E4-UC-12RC1 control relay, operating instructions. Note: easySoft 8 license and patch cable to be ordered separately. For serial bus expansions an EASY-COM-RTU-M1 is recommended. ⚠️ Important notice on safety-related applications Eaton prohibits the use of the easyE4 for safety-relevant functions (personal or machine protection) and safety-related controls (burner, emergency stop, two-hand safety controls). Dedicated safety components are required for such functions.

If you want to connect sensors and actuators to a controller in a decentralized way while relying on the open EtherNet/IP protocol, the Solidot EI4 series offers a compact remote I/O system based on standard Ethernet. The modules sit right on the machine or in the field distribution box and transmit all inputs and outputs to the controller over your existing EtherNet/IP infrastructure – without running every single wire all the way back to the central cabinet. 🏭 Typical applications Plants with an EtherNet/IP backbone: Modules slot into an existing EtherNet/IP network – without a protocol gateway or media converter. Relieve the control cabinet: Instead of hundreds of wires running to the central cabinet, only two RJ45 lines per module are needed. Fewer cable ducts, fewer terminals. Extend Rockwell / Allen-Bradley environments: Connect decentralized I/O to ControlLogix / CompactLogix controllers without upgrading the central PLC. Mixed signal types: Digital, analog (current/voltage), relay, temperature or encoder – a suitable module for every signal type from the same building-block system. 🌐 EtherNet/IP: decentralized I/O over standard Ethernet EI4 uses EtherNet/IP (CIP) over standard Ethernet. Each module has two RJ45 ports (100 Mbps) for looping through, so modules can be chained in a line or star topology. The module is read into the scanner via the device description file (EDS) and is ready to configure immediately. 💡 Does your controller speak EtherCAT instead of EtherNet/IP? The same modules are available as the Solidot EC4 series (EtherCAT) – same hardware, same building-block system, just a different fieldbus. 🔗 Compatibility As a standard-compliant EtherNet/IP adapter device, the EI4 series integrates into any EtherNet/IP scanner – such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000) or Omron. Integration is vendor-independent via the EDS file. 🔌 Design and connection Removable spring-clamp terminals: Power supply and I/O sit on removable terminal blocks – when replacing a module, the block is simply unplugged and the wiring stays in place. DIN-rail mounting: 35 mm DIN rail, compact housing (102 × 72 × 25 mm), passive cooling – no fan, no maintenance. Power supply: 24 V DC nominal, permissible 18 – 36 V DC. Status via LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR) on each module. ⚠️ Limitations stated honestly Protection rating IP20 – for a control cabinet or protected enclosure, not for the unprotected field environment. Power supply exclusively 18 – 36 V DC, no AC supply. Operation from -10 °C to +60 °C (passive cooling). Standard process I/O – no functional-safety (safety-rated) inputs/outputs. A separate safety controller is required for emergency stop and similar functions. EI4 modules are adapter devices and require an EtherNet/IP scanner – they do not replace a controller. 🏷️ Manufacturer and reliability Solidot (s'Dot) specializes in industrial networking and remote I/O technology. The EI4 modules are CE- and RoHS-compliant and built for industrial use; on the analog modules the channels are galvanically isolated (500 V, optocoupler). spstiger offers the series with expert advice and support.