Its robust stainless steel housing is designed for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail, allowing for easy integration into existing control systems. In addition to its compact design, the AL Pi-Tron CM5 offers a wide range of industrial-grade communication interfaces. Ethernet, USB, and serial interfaces, including RS232, RS485, and CAN FD, are standard. Users can also opt for WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity to suit their specific needs.
A key feature is the integrated FRAM memory, which retains stored data even without power. FRAM enables write times of less than 100 ns and supports up to 10¹⁴ read/write cycles, offering a virtually unlimited lifespan. When used with CODESYS control applications, FRAM acts as retentive memory, reliably backing up critical process data during power outages and restoring it when the controller restarts.
The AL Pi-Tron CM5 can be flexibly expanded with optional multifunction I/O modules that provide digital and analog inputs/outputs, temperature channels, high-speed counters, and PWM channels. These modules allow the device to be tailored to specific requirements. Its compact design minimizes the space required in the control cabinet without compromising performance or functionality.
With the AL Pi-Tron CM5, Kontron offers a powerful, future-proof platform for Industry 4.0 applications, meeting the growing demand for reliable control, automation, and data storage.
