Easy Automation compact controller system

Automation doesn't have to be costly and complicated. In fact, it's quite the opposite: With the system especially designed around class 100 compact controllers, you can easily get started with automation.

You can build a complete automation system based on these small PLCs.

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Various application options are available, as numerous special function modules have been designed in line with the specific requirements of small solutions.

The system based on compact controllers, comprises I/O modules, free software tools, web panels, modems, and network components. You can now also easily integrate functional safety modules. This allows you to implement safety even without a safety controller - an easy way to make your solution safe!

All components of the Easy Automation system are perfectly matched to each other and PC Worx Express is available free of charge as the matching development environment.

Combine the different products according to your requirements and enjoy creating your own desired solution. The application options are virtually endless thanks to the numerous special function modules.


Easy control


The class 100 controllers are the smallest members of the control technology family from Phoenix Contact.

They are equipped with modern automation and IT technology and are at the heart of the easy system solution.

All devices have an integrated FTP server and web server and support numerous protocols.

ILC 170 ETH 2TX compact controller
Easy Automation is compact control



Easy installation


I/O modules for the control cabinet with IP20 protection
Easy Automation is unlimited I/Os
A wide range of input and output modules as well as various function terminals are available to extend PLCs.

For example, you can acquire temperature, mass, and position data using just one module, which can be flexibly mounted on the compact controller.




Easy safety


Can safety be easy? Yes, thanks to the new SafetyBridge technology. Integrated in yellow I/Os, this technology provides functional safety in your system.

The solution is installed in a distributed manner and proves particularly cost-effective. Let's show you how easy safety can be, and that is even without expensive safety controllers.

I/O module for functional safety: SafetyBridge technology
Easy Automation is distributed safety



Easy connection


I/O modules in the field with IP65/67
Easy Automation is field communication
Actuators and sensors in direct proximity of the process can be easily networked with I/O systems with IP65/67 protection and our Fieldline Modular modules.



Easy operation


If one of our class 100 compact controllers is combined with a web panel, machines and systems can also be operated and monitored inexpensively.
Web panel for on-site visualization
Easy Automation is web-based



Easy communication


Modems for easy communication
Easy Automation is diverse communications
Industrial modems enable connections to be efficiently established on a global scale, allowing alerting and remote maintenance to be implemented with ease.

In combination with a small PLC, you can even integrate distributed stations into the overall system.

Wireless devices enable you to transmit data within your network even without cables.




Easy networking


Various switches are available for setting up a comprehensive, Ethernet-based automation solution.

Create your own tailored network at an optimum price.

Easy switch for establishing Ethernet networks
Easy Automation is Ethernet-capable



Easy programming


Software for the Easy Automation compact controller system
Easy Automation is free software
Seamless software tools enable user-friendly implementation of the automation solution.

Use our software to create a functioning application that is tailored to your requirements.




Easy to get started


The ILC 130 starter kit offers you a selection of automation products so that you can get started with automation even more easily. You will receive the set in a fully assembled test setup.
Pre-assembled test setup - Starter kit for automation with compact controllers
When it comes to Easy Automation, it is easy to get started with automation.



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130-140 Parraweena Road
Miranda NSW 2228

PO Box 2351
Taren Point NSW 2229 Australia

Customer Service: 1300 786 411
Fax: 1800 046 102
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