IES-PCI-421

Communication Protocol Trainer is an advanced industrial training system designed to provide hands-on learning of industrial communication networks, PLC communication, and IIoT technologies.

This system enables students to understand and implement real-time industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, Modbus, EtherCAT, OPC UA, and MQTT, making it ideal for engineering colleges, automation labs, and industrial training centers.

Technical Specifications

Industrial PLC Communication System – Two modular PLC units configured as PROFIBUS-DP / PROFINET network master and slave, each with 14 Digital Inputs, 10 Digital Outputs, 2 Analog Inputs, and 1 Analog Output, operating on 24 V DC supply with Ethernet programming and diagnostics capability.
IIoT HMI / Edge Gateway – Industrial gateway supporting OPC UA (Client/Server), MQTT (Publish/Subscribe), Ethernet TCP/IP, and RS-232 communication, enabling real-time data acquisition, secure data exchange, cloud connectivity, tag mapping, and remote monitoring.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) – 0.5 HP single-phase VFD supporting Modbus RTU communication via RS-485, enabling variable speed control, direction control, and analog/digital input-output interfacing.
Servo Motor Drive System – 200 W servo motor with drive supporting EtherCAT communication and encoder feedback, designed for motion control and industrial automation training applications.
Stepper Motor Drive System – Stepper motor with driver module operating through pulse and direction interface, suitable for PLC-based positioning and motion control experiments.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) – 7-inch TFT LCD operator panel with Ethernet TCP/IP communication, supporting Modbus TCP/RTU protocols for real-time visualization and control.
Serial Communication Interface – RS-232 / RS-485 communication module or converter designed for Modbus RTU diagnostics and industrial serial communication experiments.
Logic Analyzer / Digital Storage Oscilloscope – Mixed-signal oscilloscope with 4 analog and 16 digital channels, 350 MHz bandwidth, sampling up to 4 GSa/s, 12-bit resolution, 100 Mpts memory, 7-inch touchscreen display (1024 × 600), with protocol decoding support for I²C, SPI, UART/RS-232, CAN, and LIN.
Power Supply and Protection System – 230 V AC input power distribution system with 24 V DC control supply, equipped with MCBs, grounding system, and emergency stop switch for electrical safety.
Modular Training Workstation – Floor-mounted industrial workstation (1500 × 750 × 1400 mm) with laminated tabletop, powder-coated CR steel frame, insulated panel board, aluminum mounting profiles, integrated power console with cooling, storage pedestal with drawers, and caster wheels with locking brakes.

Accessories: Industrial communication cables including PROFIBUS/PROFINET, Ethernet, and RS-485, along with patch cords, ferrules, and labeling accessories for organized wiring.