In response to the recent changes in the automation industry, Yaskawa Europe brings to market the 300S+ high-speed control system. The readily available programmable logic controller (PLC) ensures that the existing control environment is fully equipped for the future.

Specifically, the 300S+ high-speed control system is an extremely attractive option, particularly when it comes to replacing existing solutions. This is because the I/Os and accessories are fully compatible with the previous market-dominant system. Therefore, all hardware components are exchangeable like-for-like and useable in parallel in mixed operation. As the CPUs require very few changes, the existing software can also remain largely unchanged. Also, Yaskawa’s special Support team is on hand to help make necessary adjustments to the CPUs.

Moreover, the 300S+ control system offers users, mechanical engineers, and maintenance personnel another form of long-term investment security. According to Yaskawa, it covers not only new components, but the entire control system with a 36-month warranty. As a further advantage, all components are available from stock and will continue to be available until at least 2030. By basing the integrated microchips on Yaskawa’s own technology, it can offer a consistently high level of supply capability.

Proven System with High-speed Capacity

Over the last 20 years, the 300S+ high-speed control system has proven itself in countless machines worldwide and is being continuously developed. The current version is around 10 times faster than comparable systems. With up to 8MB of (fully remanent) memory, the PLC CPUs offer significantly more storage space. They also offer a number of other advantages over the previous models, all at a lower price. Moreover, up to 32 expansion modules can be installed per station.

The system is particularly versatile thanks to front connectors suitable for integrated I/O channels. Also, an option to use commercially available SD cards as external storage media is available. Last but not least, the system satisfies the highest standards when it comes to clever storage management, data security and comprehensive communication capabilities using sophisticated protocols; for example, it offers the option to use an integrated Ethernet connection and a wide variety of supported buses.