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Take control of your business with Nexto System PLCs
The system includes five lines of control equipment, offering exceptional performance, robust cybersecurity, and reliable connectivity for even the most advanced industrial automation applications worldwide.
Meet the features available in the Nexto System
High performance and adaptability
Preemptive and multitasking, Nexto CPUs are built to handle even the most sophisticated applications. Powered by advanced RISC PowerPC and ARM processors, ranging from 32 to 64 bits, these units deliver high performance with low energy consumption, eliminating moving parts and increasing MTBF.
Nexto PLCs can process over 145,000 Boolean instructions or up to 500 PID loops per millisecond, perform complex arithmetic operations, and execute advanced control functions crucial for full automation of machines and industrial processes.
Advanced programming environment
All Nexto products use MasterTool IEC XE software for programming and configuration—an integrated environment for programming, debugging, configuration, and application simulation. Based on CODESYS technology, this software supports every stage of project development, from small-scale to large-scale applications, speeding up deployment while reducing engineering and commissioning costs.
With a user-friendly interface and intuitive design, the software is easy to learn and navigate. It serves as a unified control hub with a modern programming environment, supporting six programming languages as outlined in the IEC 61131-3 standard, meeting a wide range of technical requirements and preferences.
Versatility and scalability for growing operations
Smart and versatile, Nexto processing units are designed with features that allow the creation of network variables. This capability enables users to generate or modify specific variables in one PLC and replicate them across other controllers on the network, cutting down on maintenance time and engineering hours during system development.
Based on deterministic Ethernet, the internal bus of the NX series can be expanded to multiple remote racks, without performance loss. A CPU can control up to 320 I/O points on a single rack and up to 24 remote racks can be connected to the local rack. Likewise, the PLCs of the XP series feature different options for expansion modules to add more I/O points to your applications.
See more about the I/O module options available in the Nexto System
Built-in supervision capabilities
To provide more flexibility and agility in the development of small and medium-sized applications, the Nexto series features the WebServer, a system for creating supervision and monitoring screens without the need for SCADA software. Available on the NX3005, NX3008, and XP340 CPUs, the tool is embedded in the PLC's memory and can be accessed through the Web browser of any device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) connected to the network.
Advanced data collection and management
Designed to meet modern demands for security and connectivity, Nexto PLCs come equipped with advanced features for secure and dynamic data collection. The latest CPUs support FTP connections, enabling seamless data exchange with servers using this protocol. This functionality allows remote access to data generated by the controllers.
Additionally, all Nexto controllers support the MSSQL_CLIENT functional block, providing direct access to and writing capabilities in Microsoft SQL databases.
Built-in cybersecurity against attacks
Controllers such as the NX3008 CPU and the XP series PLCs also feature an embedded VPN, a feature that allows for the creation of a private connection tunnel directly with the application. The functionality allows you to access your business's control network remotely and completely securely. To further increase the security of these products, the mentioned controllers also feature an integrated firewall.
Click here to download the cybersecurity manual developed by Altus’ R&D team
