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CUBLOC
is different from the traditional PLCs that many users may be
familiar with. Traditional PLCs have cases and connections but CUBLOC
is an “On-Chip” PLC / Embedded Computer, meaning you have
more freedom and flexibility to the final product size and design.
CUBLOC Modules are similar to traditional PLCs in that LADDER LOGIC
can be used but its small size allows developers to design custom
PCBs just like a microcontroller.
CUBLOC’s
advantage over other PLCs is that it supports LADDER LOGIC’s
weaknesses with BASIC language. LADDER LOGIC is good enough to
replace sequence diagrams but to collect data, print graphics, and do
more complex tasks is asking a little bit too much. That is why we
added the BASIC language. You can now run both LADDER LOGIC and BASIC!
Another
advantage over other BASIC processors is that CUBLOC is able to
separate the amount of work and programming between LADDER LOGIC and
BASIC if the user desires. There are PLCs on the market that supports
both LADDER and BASIC, but these PLCs do not multi-task and run
“Single-task.” The current products on the market use BASIC
as part of LADDER LOGIC. The BASIC program part can effect the Ladder
scan times, and also there is often a limitation on the BASIC part of
the program due to Ladder-logic constraints.
CUBLOC
is able to cover these weaknesses through its multi-tasking
features, guaranteeing accuracy and precision of timing. CUBLOC has a
multi-tasking structure that runs BASIC and LADDER simultaneously
that allows accurate LADDER scan timing whilst still processing
BASIC. You even have a choice of simply using BASIC or LADDER by itself.
One
of the main advantages of CUBLOC is that it is an “On-Chip”
PLC. Normally, we think of PLC as a block type case with input and
output lines. When using these PLCs, an external case, and cabinet
must be used in addition to other mind-bogging wiring requirements.
When using just a couple of sets, this might not present a big
problem. But when mass-producing such PLCs, labor cost for assembling
the PLCs and faulty parts could lead to many problems. Most
importantly, the overall design of you final product will be bigger
and will cost more to produce.
CUBLOC
is an “On-Chip” PLC, allowing easy fitting on a PCB. You
may use the PLC almost like an MCU. You can design a customized PCB
for the desired product which reduces the cost and size of your final
product, and most importantly, allows the product to be one-of-a-kind.
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