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## Mean Well's OpenPLC Architecture PLC with Open Source
Mean Well has introduced a new series of PLCs that are fully expandable for small and medium-sized automation projects. This PLC can be programmed with the open-source OpenPLC Editor software and complies with the IEC61131-3 standard.
The new PLC-DPLC-32MT/ET series comes with embedded and expandable modules. It offers 16 digital inputs (4 high-speed), 2 analog voltage inputs, and 16 digital outputs (4 high-speed) as standard. With expansion modules, it can support up to 256 I/O points in total.
### Technical Specifications
- Expandable I/O: Max 256 points
- Digital Inputs: 16, 4 of which are high-speed
- Analog Inputs: 2 voltage type
- Digital Outputs: 16, 4 of which are high-speed
- Measured input current: 2.1 mA
- Output current per channel: 0.5 A
- Modbus communication protocol support
- Power Supply: 24 VDC
- Power consumption: 15 W
- Memory: 512 KB
- Mounting Type: DIN Rail mounting
The OpenPLC programming software runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Linux ARM systems. This free-to-download software supports five different programming languages compliant with IEC-61131 standards. Additionally, users can create their own data types, use standard function blocks, and simulate their developed programs.
In the PLC world, big names like Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi usually stand out; however, manufacturers like Mean Well also contribute to the diversification of the industry by offering cost-effective and flexible solutions. OpenPLC's open-source nature provides users with compatibility with different PLC models and cloud-based programming options.
This new PLC series, with its flexibility and open-source advantages, is among the solutions that users can prefer in automation projects.
