NFC-Enabled Controllers

An NFC-enabled controller is a process controller whose parameters can be read and written contactlessly with an NFC-capable phone or tablet; it is selected by input signal, output structure, supply voltage and communication needs. It is used to make parameter setting and commissioning easier on narrow-housing devices mounted inside the panel that have no room for a large display and keypad. The category includes the Enda EUP1222 universal controller; the product data specifies 24 V DC supply, RS485 Modbus communication and 22.5x96x86 mm housing dimensions. Verify from the manufacturer data which parameters can be accessed over NFC, the required mobile app, and the supported sensor and output types. An NFC connection is not a substitute for RS485 Modbus communication; it is only for making settings right next to the device, and continuous monitoring of the values by a PLC or SCADA is done over the Modbus line.

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How to choose NFC-Enabled Controllers

An NFC-enabled controller is a process controller whose parameters can be read and written contactlessly with an NFC-capable phone or tablet; it is selected by input signal, output structure, supply voltage and communication needs. It is used to make parameter setting and commissioning easier on narrow-housing devices mounted inside the panel that have no room for a large display and keypad.

  • Separate sensing, motion control, logic processing and operator interface requirements.
  • Select signal type, supply voltage, communication protocol and I/O count for the machine network.
  • Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.

Frequently asked questions

What is NFC-Enabled Controllers and where is it used?

An NFC-enabled controller is a process controller whose parameters can be read and written contactlessly with an NFC-capable phone or tablet; it is selected by input signal, output structure, supply voltage and communication needs. It is used to make parameter setting and commissioning easier on narrow-housing devices mounted inside the panel that have no room for a large display and keypad.

What should I compare when choosing NFC-Enabled Controllers?

An NFC-enabled controller is a process controller whose parameters can be read and written contactlessly with an NFC-capable phone or tablet; it is selected by input signal, output structure, supply voltage and communication needs.

Where can I find technical details for NFC-Enabled Controllers products?

An NFC connection is not a substitute for RS485 Modbus communication; it is only for making settings right next to the device, and continuous monitoring of the values by a PLC or SCADA is done over the Modbus line.

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