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Valves and proportional outputs
Configurable digital, PWM and current-controlled outputs support hydraulic-machine functions.
ifm · Mobile automation
ifm ecomatController
Rugged programmable controllers for mobile machines combine configurable I/O, CAN-based vehicle communication and CODESYS engineering. Current families include IP67 vehicle-mounted controllers and compact IP20 safety-controller routes.
CODESYS 3.5CAN / J1939Up to 124 I/OSafety variants-40…85 °C
ProgrammingCODESYS 3.5IEC 61131-3 application development
I/O scale37–124Current IP67 controller range
Vehicle networks4 CANOn current CR71/72 families
SafetySIL 2 / PL dOn safety-certified controller variants
Mobile machine control
ecomatController in the system architecture
Designed for construction, agriculture, municipal, material-handling, mining and other machines exposed to vibration, temperature swings, dirt and direct vehicle electrical systems.
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J1939
CAN interfaces can exchange operating data with engines and other vehicle nodes.
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CANopen
Connect ioControl modules, displays and other decentralized ecomatmobile components.
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Gateway + PLC
Multiple CAN networks and Ethernet allow the controller to combine machine control and communication functions.
ecomatmobile architecture
Controller at the centre of the machine
The controller processes local sensors and actuators while exchanging data with displays, remote I/O, engines and other CAN/Ethernet nodes.
InputsSensors / joysticks / engine data
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ControlecomatController
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OutputsHydraulics / motors / relays
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NetworkDisplay / ioControl / J1939
Current controller routes
Scale the controller to I/O and safety needs
Current ifm selection includes large IP67 controllers and compact IP20 safety controllers.
| Model | Total I/O | Protection | CAN | Ethernet |
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| CR710S | 37 | IP67 | 4 | 1 |
| CR711S | 60 | IP67 | 4 | 1 |
| CR720S | 98 | IP67 | 4 | 1 |
| CR721S | 124 | IP67 | 4 | 1 |
| CR403S | 24 | IP20 | 2 | 0 |
| CR413S | 32 | IP20 | 2 | 1 |
Functional safety
Safety-capable variants contain a separate safety PLC architecture
Current compact safety controllers and ecomatController safety variants are designed for safety-related mobile functions up to the documented safety level when the complete application is engineered accordingly.
Current controller capability: ifm documents safety use up to SIL 2 / PL d for relevant controller variants. This is a component capability; machine-level safety still depends on sensors, logic, outputs, diagnostics, wiring and validation.
Controller selection
Model selection criteria
A controller should be sized around real I/O types and network architecture, not only total I/O count.
InputsDigital, analogue voltage/current, resistance and frequency channels.
OutputsDigital, PWM, current-controlled and H-bridge requirements.
CAN networksCANopen, J1939 and safety/network segmentation.
SafetyWhether any functions require certified safety logic.
EnvironmentDirect machine mounting versus protected cabinet location.
SoftwareCODESYS application, libraries, diagnostics and service strategy.