Chapter 1 Introduction - GE PACSystems RXi User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

The RXi Controller combines the PACSystems control engine with PROFINET-based
distributed I/O and gigabit Ethernet (GbE) communications into a single package.
An Intelligent Display Module (IDM) with a resistive touch panel display is mounted on the
RXi Controller for enhanced operator usability.
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GFK-2816F
Dual-core COMExpress CPU architecture provides high performance in rugged
applications.
Integrated redundant PROFINET I/O interface provides a Gigabit/100 Megabit
Ethernet I/O network connection with built-in Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP)
delivering IO cabling redundancy with no external switches.
Built-in data storage – Internal industrial grade SSD drive provides long-term data
retention.
High performance industrial control platform incorporates patented thermal
monitoring technology and sophisticated passive cooling techniques that eliminate
reliance on fans for cooling.
Embedded Ethernet interface supports up to 48 simultaneous Service Request
Transport Protocol (SRTP) user connections. One of these channels is reserved for
the IDM. All other channels are shared among all other protocols. For example if 16
simultaneous Modbus TCP Server connections are used, 31 connections are
available for other uses, including a programmer connection, other SRTP Server
connections, and Modbus TCP Client channels.
A given feature may not be implemented on earlier versions of the RXi
Controller. To determine whether a feature is available in a given version,
refer to the Controller's Important Product Information (IPI) documents, which
are available on the Support website.
RXi Controller (shown with Intelligent Display Module)
August 2015
Chapter 1. Introduction
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