The different controllino models explained

In this blog, you will learn the most popular types of controllino models and find the most suitable for your desire applications. A Controllino is a PLC based on microcontrollers (MCUs) ATmega328 and Atmega2560 that combines the flexibility and the nature of open coding from the ecosystem, Arduino, with the security and confidentiality of a PLC from industrial standards. Controllino is one of the most powerful industrial PLC in the market.

Controllino models

• • Controllino Maxi:
    

    The controllino maxi is the most popular between the family of controllino.  It is the perfect size between i/o numbers and size. The microcontroller that is used for the controllino maxi is the ATmega 2560 at 16MHz.  The controllino maxi is offered as the standard version with the 5-volt pin headers and the pure version without them.

    

Features:

•  Clock Speed @ 16MHz | 100% Arduino compatible
• Multiple Interfaces: 2x serial (UART), 1x SPI, 1x I2C, 1x RS485
• Input Current: Max. 20A
• RTC: Real-time clock integreated
• Relays: 10x Relay Outputs, rated at 230V @ 6A max
• Digital Outputs: 12 Outputs, rated at 12V or 24V @ 2A max
• Analog Inputs/Outputs: 12 Inputs/Outputs
• Standard or Pure: Also available without 5V pin headersWho is it for? The controllino Maxi is perfect for those individuals who need an industrial plc that is powerful and only has the necessary inputs and outputs.

• Controllino Maxi Power:
  

  The controllino Maxi power offers 5 changeover relays instead of the 10 changeover relays. This controllino model in particular is perfect for the type of person that relies more on the power of an industrial plc. Without having to acquire the biggest version of the controllino family, the controllino maxi power relay on 16 amps for all high-power.

  

•  Features:
  • 10 analog/digital inputs
  • 2 digital inputs
  • 2 Interrupt inputs
  • 12 (all PWM) digital 2A outputs
  • 5 Relay outputs
  • 2 serial TTL interface
  • 1 I²C Interface
  • 1 SPI interface
  • 1 RS485 interface
  • 1 Ethernet interface
  • 1 RTCWho is it for? The controllino maxi power is for those individuals that are looking for an industrial plc that has sufficient inputs/outputs and also has a high amount of power.

• Controllino Mega:

  In the controllino mega, the microcontroller is the same as the Maxi ATmega 2560 at 16MHz and the interfaces are also the same (2 x UART, 1xSP1, 1 interface(i² C). What makes the Mega different is that it has many more relays.

  

  Features:

  • ATmega2560
  • 21 Inputs
  • 24 Outputs
  • 16 Relays
  • 4 Slots (5V Pin Headers)
  • Ethernet Port
  • 2 Interfaces (Serial TTL)
  • 1 interface(i² C)
  • 1 interface SPI
  • 1 interface RS485
  • Real-time clockWho is it for? The controllino mega is for those individuals that are looking for the strongest controllino in the market as well the one with the most relays.

• Controllino Mini
  

  The controllino mini is based on a different microcontroller than controllino maxi and controllino mega.  They used an ATmega 328P at 20MHz. This controllino in particular is the one you will find in Arduino Uno type of boards. The interface options are also slightly reduced.

  

    Features:.

  • Processor: ATmega328P, 20MHz
  • Analog / digital inputs: 6 (2x analog only)
  • Inputs: 2x digital, 2x interrupt.
  • Outputs: 8x digital (3x PWM, 2A), 6x relay (parallel to digital outputs).
  • Interface: 1x TTL serial, 1x I2C, 1x SPI, USB 2.0 (programming only).
  • Supply voltage: 12 or 24VDC
  • Features: RTC (Real Time Clock), 5v pin header.Who is it for? The controllino mini is for those individuals who are looking for an industrial plc that covers their needs. Without having many I/O options.

In this blog, we cover the most popular Controllinos in the market today. We wanted to create a guide from the most powerful industrial PLCs to the PLCs that do their job but don’t have as many I/O options.  The controllino mini is for individuals who are looking for an industrial plc that covers their needs (The mini you will find in Arduino Uno type of boards). The controllino maxi is perfect for those individuals who need an industrial plc that is powerful and only has the necessary inputs and outputs. Last, the Controllino Mega is for those individuals who are looking for the strongest and with the largest I/O options in the market.

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