Epec Releases 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.
SC4X key features:
- 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’s 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
- Please refer to the SM8X control unit web page and one-pager for more information
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 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.
SM8X ordering codes:
E300SM8X1-02-DD11 (CODESYS programmable)
SM8X product software versions:
- Firmware version: 1.0.29
- CODESYS Runtime version: 3.5.19.0
- MTC – MultiTool Creator: 8.4
- CANmoon: 3.6.2.14
SM8X product documentation:
- Technical Manual: MAN000815
- Programming & Libraries Manual (MTC 8.4): MAN000538
- Epec MultiTool Creator Manual MAN000316
SM8X accessories:
Please refer to the SM8X technical manual for available accessories.
SM8X supported with Epec MultiTool Creator
MultiTool Creator 8.4 is available.
There are several attractive new features in MTC 8.4:
- Epec SM8X control unit is now officially supported.
- Support for SM8X control unit has been added to MultiTool Creator, MultiTool Simulator and CANmoon.
For further information about the new releases, please contact techsupport@epec.fi
Release date 5.9.2025
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