We know that PLC, also known as programmable logic controller, is an indispensable equipment for industrial automation production.

The correct selection of PLC can save users’ production costs and improve work efficiency. GCAN’s various PLCs have always been famous for supporting CAN communication. However, some friends said that the equipment they need to control does not have a CAN bus interface, only a serial port such as RS232 or RS485, and there is no preparation to upgrade the CAN port in the future. It is a bit wasteful to buy a CAN port PLC. So, does GCAN have a PLC that only integrates 232 or 485 interfaces and supports modbus communication? Of course there is, GCAN-PLC-301.

Below, let’s talk about a few questions about GCAN-PLC-301 that everyone often asks.

Question 1: What programming software does GCAN-PLC-301 support?
Answer 1: GCAN-PLC-301 can choose to support codesys or OpenPCS software according to your needs. Of course, it cannot support both at the same time.

Question 2: How many IO ports does GCAN-PLC-301 integrate?
Answer 2: GCAN-PLC-301 itself integrates 8 digital input IO, 6 digital output IO, 4 counter input IO, and 4 pulse output IO, which can meet the basic IO requirements of simple projects. If more IO is needed, it can also be expanded through blade IO expansion blocks. A maximum of 16 IO expansion blocks can be connected and expanded with one master head.

Question 3: What programming language does GCAN-PLC-301 support?
Answer 3: GCAN-PLC-301 supports five standard programming languages ​​specified in the IEC-61131-3 standard. You don’t have to worry about the device not supporting a certain programming language.

If you need to know more about the GCAN-PLC-301 PLC, or want to purchase it, you can contact us at any time info@gcanbus.com/13644001762