Hardbook SoftPLC’s are versatile Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs). All features of the SoftPLC Runtime Control Software are included. Virtually unlimited memory capacity for program logic & data table, data logging, recipes, etc. Plenty of communication ports with configurable drivers and I/O interface options make Hardbook SoftPLC’s perfect for a wide range of control applications, as well as performing communication gateway (protocol conversion) functions.

Specifications:

  • (2) Ethernet ports w/ (2) interfaces (MAC IDs)
  • (4) serial ports and (5) USB ports
  • (2) PCI slots for additional communication, network, or other add-on cards
  • 2GB RAM (expandable to 8GB) and 4GB C-Fast flash (expandable) user memory
  • Selectable I/O interfaces a wide variety of I/O products via Ethernet, serial, or industrial bus protocols

Ordering Information:

Hardbook SoftPLC’s use TOPDOC NexGen software for programming, configuration and troubleshooting. A free TOPDOC NexGen license is included with your first SoftPLC purchase, see the Offers Tab.

  • Specify the communication capacity using RT Size (RT Size button describes the options).
  • Select Firmware Options you want installed – Web Server or Email
SKU: HB2-HPQA

Options:  Where applicable, your selections are appended to the base catalog number to generate the specific SKU.  The option selection codes are separated in the SKU by dashes in the option order listed below.

RT Size: LT, 1K, 2K, 8K
Firmware Add-ons: No FW Add-ons, Web Server, Email, Web Server + Email
Weight: 20 lbs
Dimensions: 11 × 12.5 × 8.5 in
  • A-B PLC Upgrade Incentive OfferFree programming/configuration software with your company’s first purchase of a SoftPLC PAC or Gateway! Simply add TOPDOC NexGen to your cart, and use coupon code “FreeTDNG” at checkout.
  • With your 1st purchase of TOPDOC PLC-2, PLC-5 or PLC-3, receive a $1000 discount on a new Smart or NeoPAC SoftPLC controller or Gateway.  Simply add your selected Smart/NeoPAC to your cart, and use coupon code “ABPLCUpgrade” at checkout.  (Free TOPDOC NexGen offer above also applies!)

 

 

Half-Size Hardbook SoftPLC Controller CPU, 2 PCI Slots

SoftPLC Hardbook CPU with 2 PCI slots, 2 GB Enet, 4 serial/5 USB ports, 2GB RAM, C-Fast Flash

HB2-HPQA-x

$3,600.00$8,450.00

About RT Size

RT Size is a SoftPLC license setting that determines communication driver maximums.  RT Size only applies if you are using:

  • ModbusTCP Master:  # of Server Connections
  • Ethernet/IP:  # of Connection Bytes
  • A-B DH+/RIO:  # of Logical Racks
  • Tealware Local I/O: # of Discrete I/O (largest of 2 values)
Which RT Size should I choose?  

Select Lite (LT) if you are not using the protocols above. Use the table below to determine the RT Size needed for your application.

RT Size MBTCP Enet/IP  A-B Racks I/O
LT 2 64  1 128
1K 16 512  8 1024
2K 32 1024 16 2048
8K 127 4096 64 8192
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