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Conveyor controller and PLC-replacement platform — SMEMA-9851 compatible
DIN-rail conveyor controller with conveyor logic in place out of the box. Built for PCB-handling conveyors first but applicable to general indoor conveyor automation where a Siemens / Allen-Bradley / Mitsubishi PLC is overkill — both in cost and in ladder-programming complexity.
Why this controller vs. the conventional setup
- IPC-SMEMA-9851 compatibility — drops into existing PCB production lines that expect the standard SMEMA handshake between machines.
- Conveyor logic in place — ships ready-configured. No ladder-diagram development cycle.
- Bidirectional operation — runs forward and reverse under program control.
- Integrated stepper motor drivers — no external driver module needed for the supported motor spec; less wiring, simpler maintenance.
- Basic and advanced configurations — two tiers; advanced unlocks broader scope.
- DIN-rail mount — installs in standard industrial control cabinets alongside existing equipment.
- Retrofit-friendly — deploys into existing indoor lines without rebuilding the control cabinet.
Specifications
- Form factor: DIN-rail industrial controller
- Application scope: PCB-handling conveyor + general indoor conveyor automation
- SMEMA compatibility: IPC-SMEMA-9851
- Drive: bidirectional, integrated stepper motor drivers
- Configurations: basic and advanced tiers
- Mount: DIN-rail
- Origin: Designed and assembled in Pittsboro, NC
- Datasheet: full specifications (stepper-driver current rating, I/O count, input voltage, communication interfaces, exact tier deltas) available on request — contact us.
FAQ
Why this instead of a generic PLC?
Conveyor logic is in place out of the box — no ladder-diagram development cycle. The engineering time required to ladder-program a generic PLC for a typical PCB conveyor often exceeds the cost of this unit.
What's the SMEMA implementation?
IPC-SMEMA-9851 compatible, the standard handshake protocol between PCB-line machines. Drops into existing SMEMA-aware lines without protocol-adapter intermediates.
What's the difference between basic and advanced?
Both ship with the conveyor + SMEMA logic. The advanced tier extends I/O count, monitoring options, and configuration flexibility. Contact us with your application and we'll recommend a tier.
Can I use it for non-PCB conveyors?
Yes — the SMEMA layer is optional. It's deployable for general indoor material-handling conveyors. Outdoor / harsh-environment installs and heavy-industrial 3-phase VFD-driven conveyors are out of scope — this is DIN-rail, indoor, stepper-driven.
Is this a quote-only or direct-buy SKU?
Direct-buy via Shopify checkout is enabled at the published price. For volume orders, advanced-tier scoping, or installation support, we'll switch you to a quote flow.
Compliance & origin
- Origin: Assembled in Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA. Components are sourced from global suppliers; final assembly, firmware, and QC happen in the NC workshop.
- Mount: DIN-rail; indoor industrial control cabinet.
- Support: ticket-based support direct from the people who built the hardware — open a ticket.
- Warranty & certifications: available on request — open a ticket for the current scope.
Documentation & warranty
Full technical datasheet, installation guide, and warranty terms are available on request. Ticket-based support direct from the manufacturer in NC.