Simple machine building projects can quickly become more complex in the course of design revisions. In the past, traditional control relays quickly reached their limits in terms of functionality or the number of available I/Os. The next generation of intelligent control relays breaks down these boundaries by offering more connectable I/Os, fast Ethernet and web server functionalities and modular programming using structured text. As a result, these smart relays offer an extremely competitive alternative to small PLCs.

Traditional small controls often can’t cope if a customer application grows more complex over time. With its 11 expansion modules and flexible programming in ST, the easyE4 has much more to offer in this regard. The Ethernet connection not only makes it possible to connect various devices and touch panels of all sizes. It can also be used to integrate applications into larger IT networks or even to connect them to the cloud.

In addition, the easyE4’s NET connection makes it possible to design modular systems without creating additional traffic on the Ethernet network.