An expanded line of micro-size PLCs includes the new FP0R Series, which offers a large program capacity, high-speed processing and user-friendly features in a compact housing, the co. states. The new series comes with up to four axes of built-in pulse outputs for motion applications. The motion functions incorporate some of the features of a dedicated motion controller, such as different acceleration and deceleration time settings. The system features integrated label-application functions with a fast startup time (30 µsec) for accurate label placement. Each motion axis of the PLC can operate independently or as two pairs of linear interpolation, according to the co.

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