The pCO5+ and c.pCO series programmable controllers have:
- multiple serials to communicate simultaneously with field instruments and BMS systems,
- different modular sizes from 4 to 18 DIN modules,
- a vast library of application software for the world of cold and comfort,
- high-performance software development tools 1 Tool and cSuite,
- external touch screen pGDX interfaces.
These controllers can be easily interfaced with the most common supervision systems on the market using a wide range of protocols, including:
- Modbus – one of the most famous serial communication protocols for connecting industrial electronic devices (website: modbus.org),
- BACnet®– communication protocol, for HVAC and other devices, for building automation systems (website: bacnet.org),
- LonWorks®– tecnology for building distribuited automation systems, using the LonTalk® protocol (website: lonmark.org).
pCO5 + controllers: faster, more powerful, more reliable.
Flexibility
Up to 10 universal channels individually configurable as input or output:
- NTC probe, PTC, PT100, PT500, PT1000,0/1V, 0/5V, 0/10V, 0/20mA, or 4/20mA.
- clean digital input (standard and fast)
- analogue output (0/10V and PWM).
Connectivity
Up to 7 communication ports available with the most common protocols in HVAC/R applications for complete system management: pLAN, BMS1, BMS2, FieldBus1, FieldBus2, USB host, USB device.
Energy Saving
Up to 2 integrated EVDEVO drivers for the management of two independent EXV electronic expansion valves, ensuring reduced wiring and space. Moreover, without increasing the size of the pCO5, it is possible to install the Ultracap module, which guarantees the closing of the valve in the event of a power failure, eliminating the solenoid valve that was previously necessary to guarantee the circuit closing.
Cloud based
Ability to perform actions via the Web such as reading and writing of the variables of the unit, updating of the application software on board and Web server for browsing HTML customized pages, sending emails.
Retrocompatibility
The pCO5 + is compatible with the two previous generations of the pCO family: pCO5 and pCO3. The pCO5 integrates a BIOS that emulates the functions of pCO3 and pCO5 thus allowing all manufacturers that today use pCO3 or pCO5 to replace it with a pCO5 reusing exactly the same software without any modification or recompilation.
The range
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pCO compact 6 DIN modules 19 I/Os available |
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pCO5+ small 13 DIN modules 24 I/Os available |
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pCO5+ medium 18 DIN modules 40 I/Os available |
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pCO5+ medium EVD EVO 18 DIN modules 44 I/Os available |
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pCO5+ large 18 DIN modules 48 I/Os available |
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pCO5+ extralarge 18 DIN modules 58 I/Os available |
Note: depending on the product code ordered, the pCO controllers may have a built-in terminal or be without one: for more information contact us.
Accessories
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pCOe Expansion Board To increase the number of I/Os on the pCO while keeping costs and dimensions under control. |
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Electronic Expansion Valve Driver To control CAREL or third party EXV valves. |
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Ultracap (stand-alone and plug-in) To guarantee the closing of the electronic valve in the event of a black-out. |
Serial cards
Multiple serial cards are available for interfacing the pCO with the most common communication standards, such as Modbus, BACnet®, LonWorks®, KNX and so on.
The c.pCO controller offers new specific functions to improve the efficiency of HVAC / R systems:
- New Operating System – The new Multitasking Operating System ensures optimal use of system resources, extends the types of data that can be used in the development of the application (32-bit floating point numbers), increases the speed of execution of the application and allows a independent management of communication protocols.
- Connectivity – c.pCO features two integrated Ethernet interfaces, three serial interfaces, two optional communication cards and two USB ports. A wide range of communication protocols is available (CAREL, Modbus, BACnet®, LonWorks®, KNX and so on).
- Cloud Services – “Plug & Play” solution to connect to the tERA cloud platform. All tERA services are available via a simple Ethernet connection to your residential or business network, without using any additional gateway devices.
- Energy Saving – The c.pCO Medium model integrates two EVDEVO drivers for the control of the expansion valve with an optional Ultracap module, for an integrated management of energy saving.
- Flexibility – c.pCO includes up to 10 universal I/O channels, ensuring maximum flexibility in the configuration of the inputs/outputs. Thanks to the Carel proprietary ASIC chip, the universal I/O channels can be configured independently as Analogue Inputs, Digital Inputs or Analog Outputs.
- Retrocompatibility Hardware – c.pCO is pin-to-pin compatible with pCO5+, pCO5 and pCO3 controls.
Brochure of the pCO5+ board in PDF format.