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Segmentation Every automation system features unique characteristics that require the use of singular solutions, designed in accordance to specific needs. With the goal to provide each of these demands, Altus offers an exclusive combination of products that combine high performance and competitiveness. To meet the vast array of existing applications in the market, the company offers products and solutions in four levels of automation. Start Automation The entry segment is composed by highly functional products, targeted to small sized automation systems with limited I/O points. For applications with higher complexity, Altus offers products in additional three levels of automation that provide the right solution for all needs. Basic Automation For small projects, but requiring higher connectivity, higher numbers of points and often in a distributed architecture on site. Professional Automation Products for medium sized automation systems with high performance needs, higher connectivity and large I/O distribution points on site. Premium Automation This category is composed by equipment oriented for medium and large complex projects, with high availability, multiple controllers and redundant networks.
MasterTool MasterTool is the standard programming software for Altus main products series. Available in three different versions MasterTool IEC (DUO), MasterTool XE (Ponto/AL/PX) and MasterTool IEC XE (Nexto) the system offers modern and intuitive features for applications programming, debugging, configuration and simulation. The system is a complete tool for managing all stages of a project life cycle, ensuring efficiency along its development, commissioning and maintenance. The only series that does not use MasterTool is FBS Series, which requires an own tool called WinProladder. MasterTool IEC and MasterTool IEC XE were designed in accordance to IEC 61131-3 and count on features such as simulation and integrated configuration, which lowers engineering and commissioning costs. So far, MasterTool IEC XE features modern and customizable interface due to docking functions. It allows users to configure bars, tools and menu structures, providing a differentiated experience during development. Object oriented, programming is graphical and friendly, with advanced edition resources, integrating application software, fieldbuses and process networks in only one interface. The product allows collaborative development with various users on the same application, rights management and access to the source code as well as site controllers. Main Software Features Intuitive software with integrated logic simulator Control and interface configuration on Windows integrated environment Programming available on 6 IEC 61131-3 standard languages Enables use of more than one type of language in the same application Math libraries for process and mesh (PID) control Complete documents Life Cycle of Automation and Process Control Projects - MasterTool IEC XE
Nexto Series Simple and intuitive, Nexto Series features accurate and easy to understand diagnostics. Nexto Series is an advanced automation system, capable of controlling, on a distributed and redundant way, complex industrial processes, machines and high performance production lines. Integrating functions found on Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Nexto Series has features for all steps of the application s life cycle with integrated configuration and programming environment (IEC 61131-3), enhancing development and reducing engineering and commissioning costs. Its architecture allows easy integration with the most traditional supervisory systems, as well as redundancy of CPUs, power supply units and supervision networks, control and field. It also offers advanced diagnostics and hotswapping, minimizing or eliminating maintenance downtime and ensuring a continuous production process. Main Features 32-bit PowerPC Processor Compliance to functional safety (SIL3) requirements Support to MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP, MODBUS RTU/ TCP, PROFIBUS-DP, EtherCAT and OPC DA protocols Redundancy (hot standby) Module hot swapping Capacity of up to 320 I/O points per rack Web server for diagnostics and product update Easy Plug System (EPS) technology for insertion and extraction of I/O connectors Different memories for data storage through Multiple Block Storage (MBS) Easy Diagnostic through One Touch Diag (OTD) system CE marking and RoHS compliance Free MasterTool IEC XE software license on systems with up to 320 I/Os
Nexto Series
Ponto Series Versatile solution with asset management technology. Ponto Series is a complete solution for distributed control systems, offering a variety of remote I/O modules for several fieldbuses. By presenting a flexible architecture, Ponto Series also features CPUs with high processing capabilities, ideal for processes and industrial plants with several important characteristics such as hot swapping, redundancy and accurate diagnostics. Main Features Open communication networks: PROFIBUS-DP, MODBUS RTU Diversity of diagnostics Modules automatic addressing Modules hot swapping Universal analogue modules CE marking HART on PROFIBUS-DP protocol Asset management support Intelligent maintenance with module swapping without field wiring removal Support to redundant fieldbus heads Options to bases with integrated fuses Options to vertical or horizontal mounting orientation
Ponto Series *Protocol available with optional module.
FBs Series Ideal solution for small automation systems. FBs Series form a complete and competitive solution for the automation of machines and industrial equipment, or even for processes or small installations. FBs Series CPUs are available in three classes: MA (Economy), MC (Standard) and MN (Motion Control). They allow up to 512 digital I/O points and 128 analogue I/O points, in addition to main open protocols, through their communication ports. Main Features High speed and performance Modular architecture, with a wide variety of I/O modules Connectivity with up to 5 communication points (RS-232 / RS-485 / Ethernet) MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP e CANopen protocols Integrated I/O points on the CPU WinProladder: Free programming software, intuitive and friendly, that counts on simulation features Programming llanguage: Ladder Diagram (LD)
FBs Series
AL Series / PX Series High availability and reliability. Altus developed AL and PX Series combining quality and high technology. They are composed by equipment that provide ideal solutions for large industrial process control systems. These Series offer wider flexibility on the automation of the system, using Ponto Series I/O modules through open communication protocol, such as PROFIBUS-DP. Besides, they integrate Altus asset management solution. For applications where features such as high availability and reliability are essential, AL and PX Series are perfect solutions, once they offer redundant architecture for their main components: power supply, backplanes, Ethernet interfaces, fieldbus interfaces and fieldbus heads. Main Features Hot standby topology redundant CPU PROFIBUS-DP and MODBUS TCP network redundancy Redundant 100 Mbits/s Ethernet interface with different IPs CPU with capability of using up to 4 additional coprocessors High communication capacity Integration with Ponto Series I/O modules I/O modules hot swapping High diagnostics capability Operation with floating point
AL Series / PX Series
Duo Series Supervision and control convergence in a single product. A PLC with integrated Human-Machine Interface (HMI), delivers sophisticated features that enable it to be used as an individual device (standalone) or in distributed architectures. The programming software has been developed in compliance with IEC 61131-3 standard, which has also been used on the development of the application and logic control as well as the terminal screens. MasterTool IEC also counts on simulation resources, which reduce engineering and commissioning costs. Main Features High performance processor 42 digital and analog I/O points Graphic 3.2 display, programmable on integrated programming environment 25 keys, 7 for main functions and with soft key features Fast programmable digital inputs for up to 4 counters Fast programmable outputs such as PTO, PWM/frequency Analog inputs and outputs with 12 bit resolution, configurable for voltage or current 2 serial communication ports (RS-232 and RS-485) with master and slave MODBUS RTU functions for the implementation of other protocols Functions library for axis positioning Free MasterTool IEC software Customizable Layout With Duo Series, you could use your company s visual identity. Beyond technology, you have customized design.
Training Box The didactic solution for training, classrooms and laboratories. Training Box is a complete solution, addressed to didactic purposes, its features enable users to simulate industrial, building and machine automation systems. Yet, by being compact, portable and easy to use, the equipment is perfect for research laboratories in companies, teaching institutes, training rooms or engineering and automation departments. Composed by a rugged case, an internal metal structure and other components, Training Box is easy to carry and store. Its best feature is the use of Altus Programmable Controllers, combined with a dedicated circuit to provide exercises and control simulation of digital and analog signals, including closed PID loops. The programming software is free and offers 6 programming languages, (IEC 61131-3), the Series features application simulation resources, which exempts use of product for application development and tests. Main Features Terminal blocks for digital inputs with simulation keys and status indication done by LEDs Terminal blocks for digital relay outputs with status indication done by LEDs Terminal blocks for analogue input connections in voltage and current scale and potentiometer for simulation of voltage inputs Terminal block for analog output connection Digital voltage meter for analogoutput status indication Terminal block for fast input connection Stepper motor for use with fast outputs Encoder for use with fast counter Connectors for RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports link Power plug for laptops Disturbance simulation for PID control study
Phase Series Versatility on power measuring and monitoring. Altus power multimeter, part of Phase Series, measures and monitors electrical parameters, making available more than 60 parameters in real time, among: voltage, currents, potencies and energy. The equipment offers connectivity through serial port and enables remote monitoring of power consumption in several applications, such as industries, residential condominiums, commercial and shopping centers. It features the largest LCD display in the market, indicating five parameters simultaneously. In addition, it offers an expansion choice, with connectivity possibility on Ethernet and PROFIBUS-DP networks, mass memory and harmonics analyzer or yet, modules with digital outputs. Main Features LCD display Phase and line measuring Current measurement by phase or by neutral Active power measurement, reactive, apparent and power factor Active and reactive power measurement Measurement class in compliance with IEC 60387 RS-485 (incorporated) communication port, Ethernet (optional) and PROFIBUS-DP (optional) MODBUS RTU (incorporated) communication protocol and MODBUS-RTU over TCP/IP (optional) Two pulsed power opto isolated outputs (active and reactive power) Calculation of medium values of measurements Minimum and maximum measurement data log
Energy Series Efficiency on power supply for automation systems. Altus Energy Series brings a reliable solution for a fundamental item in any automation system: 24 Vdc power supply. With a rugged project, compact and intelligent, Energy Series power supply support high levels of electromagnetic interference, frequently found in industrial environment. Ideal for power supply of Programmable Controllers, Human- Machine Interfaces, sensors and switchboards, the Series is composed by models with 2.5 and 5 A nominal currents. The low level of electromagnetic emission and high efficiency of supply also enable installation in commercial and residential environments without causing interference on other previously installed equipments. With stable voltage output, overcharge and short-circuit protections, Energy Series provides higher availability and productivity to the system. Main Features AC current supply 20 Vdc voltage output Protection against overcharge with automatic restart Protection against short-circuit, overvoltage and overheating High efficiency and reliability Fixation on DIN TS35 rails Energized equipment indicator Non-forced ventilation system High resistance cabinet IP20 protection level Epoxy paint finish
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