AMC 600
At the end of Q2 2023, our 600 series of programmable automation controllers, the AMC 600, received Lloyd’s Register Type approval, and more classification society approvals are forthcoming. Read more about the advantages of this compact, powerful, and reliable device, and start designing future-ready marine control solutions today.
Already proven in numerous land applications, our compact, powerful, and reliable AMC 600 received Lloyd’s Register Type approval at the of Q2 2023, making the programmable automation controller ideal for a wide range of demanding ship and rig control solutions.
The AMC 600 is a Linux-based controller with high-density EtherCAT I/O modules that you can program using CODESYS. Capable of starting even at -40° C, it features a compact footprint in a rack-based concept suitable for both main and distributed I/O nodes. We have decided to continue the tried-and-tested robust metal housing and conformal coated I/O modules with snap-locked connectors for worry-free stable control solutions. For more information, visit the product page.
Five great reasons for choosing the AMC 600
Marine approvals forthcoming
The AMC 600 will receive Lloyd’s Register and DNV GL approval in 2023, and Bureau Veritas approval is expected as well. Get a proven product platform ready to deal with environmental and mechanical challenges like vibrations and a wide temperature range!
Long design and supply lifetime
At DEIF, we are used to supplying and maintaining our electronics products over several decades, and the 600 series is expected to be in service for many years. This makes it a trusted product platform in terms of supply, sourcing, operation, and future maintenance.
More powerful modules coming in 2024
We are adding new modules to the 600 series to help you design future-proof solutions: Prepare for a quad-core 64-bit CPU module with enhanced cyber-security features and additional high-density I/O modules with 32 digital inputs, especially relevant for example for alarm systems.
Prepared for cybersecurity threats
In 2024, we will introduce test for compliance with relevant parts of IEC 62443. Our new CPU module and operating system to be released in 2024 are targeted to withstand up to IEC 62443 Security Level 3.
Short lead times
We can deliver your AMC 600 globally within a few weeks thanks to our in-house manufacturing capabilities and effective and dependable global logistics setup.
Where can you use the AMC 600?
The AMC 600 can be used for a wide range of applications, from simple to complex and from centralised to distributed control. Examples include alarm systems, bow thruster and steering gear controls, propulsion control, ballast pump systems, battery or fuel cell management systems, and scrubber, crane, or other auxiliary control. The only limits are your requirements … and your imagination.
Contact us to learn more
For more information on the AMC 600, visit the product page – or contact me directly to learn more about the controller and its forthcoming marine approvals!
Lasse Aagaard Vejrup
Product Manager - Codesys Applications
+45 9614 9614 | lvi@deif.comLearn more about the AMC 600
Programmable automation controller with EtherCAT based I/O AMC 600
General specifications
- Cold start-up/Operating temperature: -40 to 70 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 to 85 °C
- Climate: 55 °C 97 % RH condensing
- Altitude: < 4000 m
- Vibration : 2.1 g (3.2 to 50 Hz) 1.0g (13.2 to 100 Hz)
- Shock: 50 g, 11 ms, half sine
- Bump: 25 g, 6 ms, half sine
- New platform formfactor – height of just 122 mm; depth 114 mm
- Design lifetime of no less than 10 years at 40 ºC surrounding temperatures
- Backplane mounted rack ensuring stable inter-module communication during operation in the entire products lifetime
- Fully production tested control system units lowering in-sourcing costs for series production at customer
- Suitable for Stationary, mobile, wind turbine retrofit
- Increased mechanical robustness
- Increased electrical protection levels ; ESD up to 6kV, up to 4kV on power inputs and 2kV on all signal and communication power for fast transients protections
- Designed the input circuits with protections against failure connections
- Cold start up in very low-temperature without pre-heating
- Proven electronics design for demanding condensing climates
- Built-in standard EtherCAT as native communication protocol for use as distributed I/O
- High density IO modules
- 24V DC Digital Inputs, Digital Outputs, Voltage / Current Analogue Inputs, PT-100 inputs
- Condition monitoring modules with High Frequency Analogue Inputs
- Support for most widely used fieldbusses : CAN/CANopen, PROFINET, RS-422/485, TCP/IP ( OPC UA, Modbus TCP etc. )
- Warranty: 2 years (not including wearable parts) with option to 5 totally years
System software, Operating System and Programming
- Operating system software with fail-safe update
- DEIF In-house maintained OS
- Real-time Patched Linux
- Web based configuration
- Simplified update procedures (no special tools, same for OS and firmware)
- Secured Certificated based access by standard protocols
- Customer manages all users (Operator, Service and Administrator), rights and credentials
- Network configuration of the 2 independent network interfaces.
- Network Time protocol support as Client
- Fail-safe system software start up with two OS images (active and fault-back)
- Fault-tolerant file system
- Web based configuration
- User management
- Programming with CODESYS V3.5 and C/C++
- Regular updates to newest CODESYS V3.5 Service Packs
- Secure Web based visualization
