Specifications
Conveyor controller and PLC-replacement platform — SMEMA-9851 compatible
DIN-rail conveyor controller with conveyor logic in place out of the box. SAM built it for PCB-handling conveyors first. It also applies to general indoor conveyor automation. Use it where a Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi PLC is overkill 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. This means less wiring and simpler maintenance.
- Basic and advanced configurations — two tiers. The advanced tier extends the 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 to ladder-program a generic PLC for a typical PCB conveyor often exceeds the cost of this unit.
What is 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 is 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 recommend a tier.
Can I use it for non-PCB conveyors?
Yes. The SMEMA layer is optional. The controller also works for general indoor material-handling conveyors. Outdoor and harsh-environment installs are out of scope. Heavy-industrial 3-phase VFD-driven conveyors are also out of scope. This unit is DIN-rail, indoor, and 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 switch you to a quote flow.
Compliance & origin
- Origin: Assembled in Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA. SAM sources components 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.