1. High-density modular packaging line control
Best suited for large packaging machines that need many discrete I/O points across multiple expansion racks while maintaining fast scan execution.
Problem SolvedEliminates I/O capacity bottlenecks in large multi-station automation cells.
5,120 I/O points7 expansion racksmodular PLC0.02 µsdiscrete control
2. Multi-machine material handling cell
Appropriate for conveyor and transfer systems where numerous sensors, diverters, and actuators must be coordinated from a central rack PLC.
Problem SolvedProvides enough memory and I/O scaling for complex synchronized handling logic.
448K words250K stepsrack PLCconveyor controlautomation cell
3. Large legacy system retrofit
Useful when replacing older modular control systems with a CS-series CPU that can reuse a broad rack-based architecture and existing field wiring.
Problem SolvedReduces migration risk by supporting extensive rack-based expansion and high I/O counts.
CS-seriesrack-mounted CPUlegacy retrofitexpansion racksindustrial migration