The MAXIFLEX P3 CPU is designed for applications requiring PLC programming, offering industry standard IEC61131 programming capabilities combined with powerful industrial network communications features.

All local data is accessible through up to 64000 Data Interchange Registers in a single “Data Interchange Table (DIT)” for ease of communications.

Conventional remote I/O systems can be implemented without the need for any programming, although the inclusion of all five IEC61131 programming languages allows complex local control functions to be performed.

Following the ISO OSI 7-layer model, this CPU includes a powerful inter-network routing capability for retrieving data from the corners of the factory in very large, geographically spread-out installations. This capability allows many dissimilar network types to be linked to create a seamless factory intranet, quite often without the need to layer special network cabling.

The P3 CPU automatically identifies the presence of I/O modules and performs I/O scanning of these modules, making this data available in the Data Interchange Table without needing to write a line of code.

Many other features such as a built-in real-time clock, battery backup for temporary dynamic data, and a MODBUS equipped RS232/485 serial port are standard in this product.