IDEC Corporation has updated its SmartAxis touch family with the new FT1J Series combined PLC+HMI. This device combines a built-in controller, onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 4.3-in. touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor. The integrated PLC and HMI each have their own dedicated CPU and user memory and communicate natively with each other. Built-in I/O includes 8 points of DC inputs. A relay version provides 4 points of 2A relay outputs, while a transistor version provides 4 points of 0.5A transistor outputs. All analog inputs and outputs are 12-bit resolution. The HMI’s panel provides 480x272 resolution and 16 million colors. The device is rated for extreme temperatures from -20 to 55˚C, IP66 and IP67 for wash-down areas, IP66F and IP67F for oil resistance, UL60101, UL Type 4X/12/13, and Class I Div 2.
