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Application Software
Ampcontrol’s qualified applications engineers can develop specific application (SLP) software that tailors the
functionality of the iMAC2 Controller
to the customer’s individual requirements.
iMAC Modules
A wide range of iMAC fieldbus modules are available for designing flexible and expandable systems to meet
your specific application requirements.
4.3.1 Input Modules
Digital input modules are available for monitoring switch contact devices such as e/stops, pullkeys, float
switches, level switches, belt drift switches, belt wander switches, belt tear switches, blocked chute switches
etc.
Analogue input modules are available for monitoring 4-20mA or 0-10V process devices such as pressure
sensors, gas sensors, load sensors, level sensors etc.
Temperature input modules are available for monitoring temperature via PT100 RTD sensor elements.
4.3.2 Output Modules
Output modules can be controlled directly from input modules or indirectly via iMAC2 Controller application
(SLP) software. In addition to general relay output modules, specialised output modules are available for
duplicating the iMAC2 Controller Control and Auxiliary relays for redundancy and for passing belt sequence.
LED output modules are available for providing system status indication.
4.3.3 Serial Interface Modules
A number of serial interface modules are available, allowing Slave Modbus RTU devices such as
Ampcontrol’s GasGuard Controllers, Trolex™ Controllers and Ampcontrol’s range of IS UPS
(Uninterruptable Power Supplies) to communicate with the iMAC2 Controller over the fieldbus.
4.3.4 Specialty Modules
Specialty modules are available for monitoring conveyor speed/slip.
4.3.5 Protection Modules
Protection modules are available for providing intrinsic safety. For non-intrinsically safe applications lightning
protection modules are available for providing a level of protection against nearby lightning strike transients.
4.3.6 End of Line Modules
End Of Line (EOL) modules are used to terminate the iMAC fieldbus and form part of the key safety function
of the iMAC system.
