AutomationDirect: Ethernet communication module

C-more Micro line of operator interfaces now includes the EA-ECOM communication expansion module, designed for all EA3-series C-more Micro panels, and adding an Ethernet (RJ45) port for programming and PLC communications at 10/100 Mbps.

Melissa Larson

Jul 29, 2016

Ethernet communication module

The module attaches to the rear of all EA3-series panels and requires no external power. The EA-ECOM module provides faster project download and firmware update speeds and supports multiple connections to multiple PLCs and protocols; C-more Micro programming software and firmware version 4.0 are required.

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