SL8X will be certified up to SIL 2 (according to IEC 61508:2010 and EN IEC 62061:2021) and PLd/Cat. 3 (according to EN ISO 13849-1:2015). These certifications demonstrate SL8X’s compliance with functional safety standards, making it suitable for use in safety-related control systems.
Epec SL8X 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 SL8X control unit is supported with CODESYS 3.5 programming, Epec MultiTool Creator, Epec CANmoon 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.
- Versatile Programming: Adaptable to both centralized and distributed systems, offering seamless integration with multiple programming environments. ‘
- 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’s MultiTool software for easy configuration, diagnostics, and simulation, reducing setup time.
- Functional Safety: Designed to meet the highest safety standards, supporting secure and reliable operation.
- Technical feature highlights:
- CODESYS 3.5 programming, Dither functionality, Ethernet communication, Wiring harness identification, KL15 signaling, higher calculation power and more customer application memory
- Please refer to the SL8X control platform web page and one-pager for more information
SL8X ordering codes:
E300SL8X1-01-DD11 (CODESYS programmable)
SL8X product software versions:
- Firmware version: 1.0.11
- CODESYS Runtime version: 3.5.19.0
- MTC – MultiTool Creator: 8.3
- CANmoon: 3.6.2.14
SL8X product documentation:
- Technical Manual: MAN000814
- Safety Manual: MAN000915
- Programming & Libraries Manual (MTC 8.3): MAN000538
- Epec MultiTool Creator Manual MAN000316
SL8X accessories:
Please refer to the SL8X technical manual for available accessories.
New release of Epec MultiTool Creator
Epec releases the latest MultiTool Creator 8.3.
There are several attractive new features in MTC 8.3:
- Epec SL8X control unit is now officially supported as a functional safety control unit.
- Support for SL8X control unit has been added to MultiTool Creator, MultiTool Simulator and CANmoon.
- Check MTC 8.3 highlights for more information MTC 8.3 What’s new?
For further information about the new releases, please contact techsupport@epec.fi
Release date 16.05.2025
https://epec.fi/epec-oy-products/electronic-control-units/sl8x/
