Kontron System-on-Module SOM-SL i.MX6UL Now Available With CODESYS® SoftSPS

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT / Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), has expanded its system-on-module SOM-SL i.MX6UL to include the leading manufacturer-independent IEC-61131-3 automation software CODESYS® for project management in industrial control systems. The modern, hardware-independent development interface permits fast and easy handling of complex control assignments.

The powerful SOM-SL i.MX6UL, a full-scale industry computer with a compact footprint of just 25 mm x 25 mm, is an ideal basis for custom board and system development. On a single board, the SoM combines a high-performance NXP i.MX6 UltraLight 1x ARM® Cortex®-A7 @528 MHz microprocessor, Flash and RAM as well as power supply. The compact module is an efficient computing core for customer-specific solutions.

The programming tool is predestined for application development in industrial automation. The low-cost CODESYS® license offers the user access to the full range of SPS functionalities on the Linux platform, including validated field bus protocols. This significantly reduces development effort and risk and shortens time-to-market. The combination of the SOM-SL i.MX6UL and CODESYS® SoftSPS (SoftPLC) is the ideal solution for the special challenges posed by customer-specific applications.

The SOM-SL i.MX6UL is available with CODESYS® SoftSPS from today.

About Kontron

Kontron, a global leader in IoT / Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications. With its standard products and tailor-made solutions based on highly reliable state-of-the-art embedded technologies, Kontron provides secure and innovative applications for a variety of industries. As a result, customers benefit from accelerated time-to-market, reduced total cost of ownership, product longevity and the best fully integrated applications overall. For more information, please visit www.kontron.com, dial +886 2 2799 2789 or email SalesAsia@kontron.com.