{"product_id":"sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem","title":"SAM PCB Controllers Conveyor Controller - OEM","description":"\u003csection class=\"prose-block prose-block--lead\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConveyor controller and PLC-replacement platform — SMEMA-9851 compatible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIN-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this controller vs. the conventional setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPC-SMEMA-9851 compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — drops into existing PCB production lines that expect the standard SMEMA handshake between machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConveyor logic in place\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships ready-configured. No ladder-diagram development cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBidirectional operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — runs forward and reverse under program control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated stepper motor drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — no external driver module needed for the supported motor spec; less wiring, simpler maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic and advanced configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e — two tiers; advanced unlocks broader scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIN-rail mount\u003c\/strong\u003e — installs in standard industrial control cabinets alongside existing equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrofit-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — deploys into existing indoor lines without rebuilding the control cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-specs-prose\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIN-rail industrial controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication scope:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCB-handling conveyor + general indoor conveyor automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMEMA compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPC-SMEMA-9851\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e bidirectional, integrated stepper motor drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e basic and advanced tiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIN-rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and assembled in Pittsboro, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e full specifications (stepper-driver current rating, I\/O count, input voltage, communication interfaces, exact tier deltas) available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhy this instead of a generic PLC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eConveyor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the SMEMA implementation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIPC-SMEMA-9851 compatible, the standard handshake protocol between PCB-line machines. Drops into existing SMEMA-aware lines without protocol-adapter intermediates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between basic and advanced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBoth ship with the conveyor + SMEMA logic. The advanced tier extends I\/O count, monitoring options, and configuration flexibility. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with your application and we'll recommend a tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for non-PCB conveyors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs this a quote-only or direct-buy SKU?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDirect-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-compliance\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembled in Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA. Components are sourced from global suppliers; final assembly, firmware, and QC happen in the NC workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIN-rail; indoor industrial control cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e ticket-based support direct from the people who built the hardware — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem\"\u003eopen a ticket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem\"\u003eopen a ticket\u003c\/a\u003e for the current scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block prose-block--docs\" id=\"section-docs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull technical datasheet, installation guide, and warranty terms are available on request. Ticket-based support direct from the manufacturer in NC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc-buttons-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem\"\u003eRequest datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem\u0026amp;type=quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SAM Controllers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44195272589509,"sku":"SAM-CONVCTRL-OEM","price":5287.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/4106\/1317\/files\/conveyor-controller-side-view.jpg?v=1730663917","url":"https:\/\/samcontrollers.com\/products\/sam-pcb-controllers-conveyor-controller-oem","provider":"SAM Controllers Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}