Product Details
The GE EPSCPE100, also cataloged as the EPSCPE100 Standalone Controller, operates as a dedicated hardware component for industrial process execution and real-time I/O scan management within PACSystems RSTi-EP platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | EPSCPE100 |
| Brand | GE / Emerson |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 3.00 lbs (1.36 kg) |
| Dimensions | Not Specified |
| Operating Temp | -20 to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive Base Logic (24 VDC System Power) |
| Processor | Integrated System-on-Module Processor |
| Memory | 1 MB User Memory Storage, Micro SD Slot Support |
| Communication Ports | 2 Ethernet Ports (1-10/100, 1-3-Port Switch 10/100), 1 RS-232, 1 USB-A 2.0 |
| Communication Protocols | PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP, SRTP, EDG |
| I/O Capacity | 2K Bits Discrete I/O, 32K Words Analog I/O |
Profinet Deterministic Networks and I/O Density Scaling
The EPSCPE100 controller utilizes integrated PROFINET real-time protocols and a 3-port switched Ethernet interface to manage field devices across deterministic networks. Support for Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) maintains network ring continuity without cycle loss during single-cable failures. The system architecture supports modular I/O density scaling up to 2K discrete bits and 32K analog words while maintaining rapid task execution and internal firmware flash compatibility across connected slave nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the EPSCPE100 require shutdown to update controller configuration via the USB or Ethernet ports?
A: Logic changes can be downloaded online depending on the programming environment settings, but updating core system firmware requires placing the CPU into a stopped state to ensure flash memory integrity.
Q: How does the EPSCPE100 execute network redundancy on ring topologies?
A: The onboard switch hardware runs Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), providing automatic failover to the secondary network path within milliseconds if a ring segment breaks.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the EPSCPE100 CPU onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside the enclosure, ensuring the module locking tab clicks into position.
- Connect a low-impedance copper strap from the cabinet earth grounding bar to the CPU ground terminal for EMC compliance.
- Wire external 24 VDC power to the input supply connector, observing proper polarity limits.
- Insert Category 5e or Category 6 Ethernet cables into the RJ45 ports to establish PROFINET ring or star network topologies.
- Secure all field communications cables away from high-voltage AC lines to prevent signal interference.
Additional Information
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