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Control Systems

ECM2
PROCESS CONTROL PLATFORM FOR STAND-ALONE
MASTER CONTROL AND FULL PROGRAMMABILITY
The ECM2 control platform is ideal for high-density commercial and industrial applications
and for remote monitoring applications with high I/O point counts. The ECM2 can be
implemented as a complete control platform for a single location or tool or for a complete
manufacturing line. With the ability to handle detailed execution tasks through various
commonly used programming languages as well as to run certified programmable safety
interlocks, the unit can be used to manage all required tool control needs.
Based on case studies, the compact footprint of the ECM2 can typically save users t
15-40% on their automation and control costs versus other solutions. In addition to lowering
automation and control costs, the ECM2 has been shown to reduce energy consumption
by 17% compared to comparable Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) based control
architectures.

Features & Benefits
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t faster time to market
•t Compact, high density design reduces t
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•t Adjust and reuse interlocking schemes t
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•t Data monitoring & control interfaces t
t utilize Modbus/TCP, DeviceNet™, t
tEtherCAT®, or web browser for migration t
t and flexibility

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Stand-alone real-time master controller, tt
simple to support
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temperature, serial, and safety I/O tt
connectivity in a single controller for tt
flexibility and ease of use
Energy efficient, found to be 17% more tt
efficient than similar PLC type solutions

Programmability
The ECM2 provides various programmability options and can utilize other commonly
used programming applications, virtually eliminating the need to learn and support new
programming languages & applications.
In addition to the below applications, the ECM2 supports on-board analytical packages such
as Statistical Process Control (SPC), advanced Multivariate SPC, advanced temperature
control, etc.