The MLC-32i is a fully Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with distributed intelligence. Each controller has its own processor and makes its own decisions.Ladder logic programming is stored in every controller to function as a smart (S)PLC. It’s flexible, dependable and easy to program.The advantages here are simple. Because every controller has its own processing power, the system can continue to grow without losing performance. This also brings the single point of failure down to one controller.
The Echelon communications network provides fast peer-to-peer
communications between controllers; where one controller can control other controllers on the same network. The family of products include a variety of
input and output controllers fully programmable and fully compatible with its
sister product, the MAC-4R Access Controller.
The MLC-32i supports up to 32 input points. Each input can be
individually configured to operate as analog or binary. In binary mode
the inputs can operate as normal open or closed with no supervision,
3 or 4 state supervision. Every point is equipped with LED status
indicators to provide visual status of the point. Up to 7 controllers can
be rack mounted in the ENC-RM enclosure.
In short, it's a Echelon PLC controller.
