Epec SM8X Control Unit
EPEC SM8X CONTROL UNIT
Epec SM8X control unit is a high-performance controller designed for distributed control systems in off-highway machines. It meets the highest requirements for functionality, lifecycle cost optimization, and robust performance in extreme environments making it ideal for demanding applications in off-highway machines and non-road vehicles.
The newly released product is part of the same family as the Epec SL8X and Epec SC4X control units introduced earlier this year. This release of the Epec SM8X control unit is targeted for applications and machine control systems without functional safety certification requirements, while still providing the same great functionalities as its family products. With this addition, customers gain the freedom to choose products with suitable and variable I/O sized products for their systems.
Epec SM8X is part of a platform that is highly adaptable to different system topologies, including both centralized and distributed architectures. Centralized systems offer the benefit of simplified wiring, reduced hardware complexity, and streamlined maintenance, while distributed systems provide greater scalability and adaptability for complex setups.
Epec SM8X control unit is supported with CODESYS 3.5 programming, Epec MultiTool Creator, Epec MultiTool Simulator, Epec MultiTool Diagnoser and Epec PLC libraries. Epec also offers truly comprehensive product support and training for the new products to help customers adopt the new platform more efficiently.
Key Benefits:
- Versatile Programming: Distributed systems, offering seamless integration with machine control systems.
- Advanced Communication: Enables fast and reliable data exchange with support for various communication protocols, ensuring real-time responsiveness.
- Durable Design: Built to endure harsh environments, with extensive input/output options to support complex configurations.
- Simplified Configuration: Compatible with Epec MultiTool software for easy configuration, diagnostics, and simulation, reducing setup time.
- Technical feature highlights:
- CODESYS 3.5 programming
- Dither functionality
- Wiring harness identification
- Higher calculation power
- More customer application memory
Integration Notes
This release of the Epec SM8X control unit is targeted for applications and machine control systems without functional safety certification requirements. Applications will be programmed according to functional safety guidelines to ensure safe and reliable system behavior.
In addition, this version does not include Ethernet connectivity, KL15 or REF features. For comparison, Epec SL8X control unit already provides these capabilities, including functional safety certification, Ethernet interfaces, as well as KL15 and REF features.
Accelerated Time to Market:
Epec offers a set of pre-certified safety libraries and software tools to optimize machine development, helping customers bring their products to market faster and more efficiently.
SM8X is engineered to deliver performance, reliability, and flexibility, making it the perfect solution for advanced control systems in industrial applications.
Virtual Development Tools:
To accelerate development and enable design without the need for physical hardware, the SM8X offers a virtual version of the CODESYS programmable SM8X unit in Epec MultiTool Simulator. MultiTool Simulator streamlines the development process, reduces prototyping costs, and enables faster and automated testing iterations.
Cybersecurity:
- Epec is certified with ISO/IEC 27001, ensuring compliance with international information security standards.
- Customers can utilize Epec control system and software development services, which consider cybersecurity as a key aspect.
- Processor: Versatile 32-bit controller
- Flash memory: 8 Mbyte
- RAM: 1,5 Mbyte
- Non-volatile memory: 16 kbyte
- Customer application size up to 1,8 Mbyte
- CAN: 4
- I/O: 56 (26 inputs + 30 outputs)
- IP class: IP69k
- Temperature range: -40 … + 85 °C, -40 … +185 °F
- Connectors: 2 x LEAVYSEAL 46 pin, 2 x M12 (CAN + Sensor Supply)
- Programming: CODESYS 3.5 (SP19)
- Supported CAN protocols: CANopen, SAEJ1939
- Extensive set of PLCopen libraries
- Diagnostics: 2 x RGB LED, Supply voltage, Unit temperature
| Symbol / Name | Explanation |
| CE | This product complies with the requirements set in the CE Standard. |
| E17 | This product is certified with normal automotive (E17) EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) standards. |
| RoHS2 | This product complies with the RoHS directive (The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment). |
| EU declaration of conformity | This device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. EpecSM8XDeclarationOfConformity |
| Ordering code | E300SM8X1-02-DD11 |
| Technical Manual | MAN000815 |
| CAN | 4 |
| M12 Power | 1 (M12 CAN connectors include supply voltage for CAN sensors) |
| Ethernet | 0 |
| Status LED | 2 |
| 5 V REF | 0 |
| 10 V REF | 0 |
| I/O GND | 21 |
| PWM/DO | 30 |
| AI/DI | 16 |
| PI/DI | 10 |
| Wiring harness ID | 1 (1 pin, 5 different IDs) |
| KL15 | 0 |
FINNISH KNOWLEDGE
tested, designed and produced in finland.
Epec control systems are made 100% in Finland. We are a control system expert, specializing in intelligent control systems and information systems for even the most demanding conditions. Epec’s organization and processes have been fine tuned to cooperate with large international customers.
