Sy/Max® PLC Upgrade Kit

Easy, inexpensive and complete

When Schneider Electric originally released the Sy/Max®

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) in the 1980s, it was
revolutionary for its time. Its rugged case, superior reliability, intuitive
programming, and advanced communication capabilities were a
testament to the company’s reputation for innovation and quality.
Tens of thousands of Sy/Max PLCs are still in operation today,
many in critical manufacturing machines and processes, and even
more in municipal applications such as water purification/distribution,
wastewater treatment, and electrical generation/distribution.
As applications change or populations expand, new demands
require these systems to be more maintainable, controllable and
profitable, including:
■ Advanced diagnostic capability to ensure quick recovery from
Before – Sy/Max PLC interruptions
■ Increased processing power to add I/O points or functionality to
the system
■ Ethernet connectivity to remotely and inexpensively extract
valuable data over commercial networks, allowing users to make
quick operational decisions
As the manufacturer of both the Sy/Max and Modicon® families of
PLCs, Schneider Electric is committed to supporting our installed
base of Sy/Max PLC customers with technical expertise, service, and
support to ensure that your systems are performing at optimal levels.
Now, as part of its comprehensive service portfolio, Telemecanique®
Automation and Control Services offers a seamless approach
to upgrade your Sy/Max system to a state-of-the-art Modicon®
Quantum™ automation platform.
After – Modicon Quantum PLC
Conversion made easy
The Sy/Max PLC Upgrade Kit makes the transition easy and
affordable. The kit includes several elements:
■ Program conversion using Elementary Function Blocks (EFBs)
that emulate Sy/Max PLC ladder logic instructions, resulting in an
IEC-based program with virtually the same look and feel of your
original Sy/Max ladder logic program

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 ■ The Quantum PLC, preconfigured to match your original
Sy/Max system
Modicon® Quantum™
PLC features ■ An adaptor plate with the same footprint as the original Sy/Max
rack eliminates the need for expensive panel modification
■ With an I/O capacity of 64,000
points, user-expandable memory, ■ A custom configured from-to wiring list to simplify rewiring Sy/Max
and one of the most powerful I/O cards to the Quantum I/O cards
processors on the market, you can
expand your system to meet the
demands of today and beyond. Upgrade Process
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control Sy/Max I/O racks and is Subhead 12B Italic
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compatible with Sy/Max Ethernet Automation and
networks, there is no need to Control Services
upgrade an entire system all at
■ Download ■ Convert ■ Remove ■ Proceed with
once, giving you more control over
and send program files Sy/Max system in-field star-tup
your budget and reducing the
your Sy/Max ■ Configure ■ Install your and testing,
risks associated with major
program files new Quantum new Quantum using the
system upgrades. and rack from-to wiring
system rack over the
■ Outstanding programming capabil- configuration to original Sy/Max list to switch
ity with our revolutionary Unity Pro™ Telemecanique ■ Mount the footprint field wiring
Automation Quantum from Sy/Max
control software, with built-in tools
and Control system on new I/O cards to
to allow for quick identification of
Services adaptor plate Quantum
equipment and process problems
to get you back up and running in ■ Send the I/O cards.
record time, while maintaining much upgraded
of the “look and feel” of Sy/Max system back to
customer
PLC-based programming.
■ The Schneider Electric Transparent-
Ready® Web-enabled power
and control technology provides
seamless integration with
commercial networking protocols
and equipment, and includes built-in
password protected customizable
Web pages. For a complete turnkey solution, including installation and start-up
services, we can recommend a Schneider Electric Authorized
System Integrator.

For more information on this offer, please call 888-266-8705, option 3

and speak to a customer service representative.

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