Explore MicroSmart Pentra
Overview
IDEC brought some of the first micro-PLCs to the market, and has been meeting your changing control automations needs for decades. Our PLCs meet the highest standards for safety, flexibility and value. IDEC MicroSmart Pentra is the industry's fastest micro programmable logic controller. Residing within the MicroSmart Pentra is a Logic Engine that provides speed, power, performance and precision for your control system.
Rugged, compact, modular design
Every CPU module comes equipped with embedded I/O points, and you can conveniently add snap-on expansion modules for up to 512 local I/Os based on your system requirements. All MicroSmart Pentra controllers are DIN-rail and panel mountable.
International Approvals
All MicroSmart Pentra controllers have regulatory agency certifications for the worldwide market including: cULus, Class I Division 2 hazardous locations, CE compliant, and certified for marine use by ABS Type Approval.
Simple Programming
Relax. Programming doesn’t need to be hard or take a lot of your time. With IDEC WindLDR Software, you can configure, modify and monitor your MicroSmart programs with ease. This powerful and intuitive software makes it simple to get your system up and running.
Customizable Structure
Feel the freedom. The ability to customize for the functions you need allows you to create the perfect system for your applications. Add an HMI module, a Real Time clock module or even an optional EEPROM module.
Compact and Modular Design
Performance
Ease of Programming
All IDEC micro controllers are programmable with WindLDR® ladder logic software. This icon-driven programming tool combines logic and intuition with an incredibly easy-to-use interface to allow you to take advantage of every MicroSmart Pentra feature. Even without ladder program experience, you can use the built-in editors, shortcuts and debuggers to configure programs. WindLDR is the most features packed and easiest ladder programming software in the market.
Online edit
Shutting down for minor changes can be a major hassle, so WindLDR allows you to edit and download programs while the PLC is still in Run mode. You’ll be able to write new values to counters, timers and registers at any time without switching between editor mode (for programming) and monitor mode.
Simulation Mode
WindLDR allows you to simulate your ladder program with built-in Simulation mode. You can now test and verify
functionality of your ladder program without actual hardware.
Comment download
When you transfer your program to the PLC, you have the option to include any accompanying comments too. User programs can be downloaded with the comments attached to operands and rungs; the documentation is stored in the processor. With comment data, you can review programming codes for clarification and streamlined maintenance.