Heritage PLC-9000 Programmable Logic Controllers
High-performance programmable logic controllers built for deterministic, real-time process and motion control.
Overview
The Heritage PLC-9000 is a modular, rack-based PLC platform designed for the most demanding industrial automation and process control applications. Featuring a quad-core processor with 1 ns deterministic task execution, the PLC-9000 handles up to 100,000 I/O points and supports synchronized multi-axis motion control over EtherCAT. IEC 61131-3 programming in all five languages, integrated safety (SIL 3 / PL e), and native cybersecurity features make the PLC-9000 the backbone of Heritage Nanotech & Iron's automation ecosystem.
Key Features
- Quad-core processor with 1 ns jitter deterministic real-time execution
- Up to 100,000 distributed I/O points via EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP
- Integrated safety controller (SIL 3 / PL e per IEC 62061 / ISO 13849)
- IEC 61131-3 programming: Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text, Instruction List, SFC
- Built-in OPC UA server and MQTT publisher for IT/OT convergence
- Hot-swappable I/O modules and redundant power supplies with bumpless transfer
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73, 2.0 GHz with dedicated real-time co-processor |
| Program Memory | 64 MB (expandable to 256 MB) |
| Data Memory | 128 MB DDR4 |
| Task Execution | 1 ms minimum cycle time; 1 ns jitter (hardware-assisted) |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 100,000 points (local + distributed) |
| Motion Axes | Up to 128 synchronized axes via EtherCAT |
| Communication Ports | 2x Gigabit Ethernet (Profinet/Ethernet/IP), 1x EtherCAT master, 1x RS-485, 1x USB 3.0 |
| Safety | Integrated SIL 3 / PL e safety CPU (IEC 62061, ISO 13849, IEC 61508) |
| Operating Temperature | -25 C to +60 C |
| Dimensions (CPU module) | 6.3"H x 2.0"W x 5.5"D (160 x 51 x 140 mm) |
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