Introduction to Unitronics
Founded in 1989, Unitronics specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced control and automation solutions. The core mission is to simplify complex automation tasks. Unitronics offers an extensive product range, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), AC Servo Drives & Motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), a wide array of I/Os, and comprehensive programming software. This integrated approach covers all aspects of control, motion, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and communications, including an end-to-end Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform tailored for machine builders.
Unitronics' field-proven products automate hundreds of thousands of installations across diverse industries globally, such as petrochemicals, automotive, food processing, plastics & textiles, energy & environment, and water & wastewater management. With over 180 distributors in more than 55 countries, Unitronics ensures local support in local languages.
Unitronics Benefits: An Integrated Solution
- Single Contact: Streamlined sales, service, and support.
- Customized Products: Solutions tailored to specific requirements.
- Award-winning Software: Included with every purchase.
- 24/7 Support: Complimentary support.
- UniCloud: A Do-It-Yourself IIoT Cloud platform designed for Machine Builders.
- Easy Integration: Seamless communication with any device.
Controllers: A Complete Range
Unitronics offers a comprehensive range of controllers, combining PLC and HMI functionalities, along with cloud capabilities.
UniStream® Series
The UniStream series comprises powerful, award-winning Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) designed for high-end automation projects. Available in Modular, Built-in, and PLC versions, all UniStream models can function as 'UniStream Cloud' controllers with built-in cloud services.
- UniStream® Modular: Allows creation of custom control solutions by selecting an HMI panel, snapping in a CPU, and adding I/O or communication modules. Supports up to 2048 I/Os.
- UniStream® Built-in: Space-saving PLCs with integrated HMI and I/O, available in various configurations.
- UniStream® PLC: Combines CPU and built-in I/O with a powerful, robust controller and Virtual HMI.
- UniStream® Cloud Series: Offers 'Cloud-Inside' functionality, providing the easiest path to IIoT with an embedded 5-year UniCloud subscription at no extra charge.
Detailed specifications for HMI panel sizes, I/O options, application memory, communication ports (CANbus, Ethernet TCP/IP, RS485, USB), environmental protection, and power supply are available in the full product catalogue.
Vision™ Series
The Vision series provides advanced PLCs with built-in high-resolution color touchscreens (HMI). These controllers support snap-in I/Os for expansion up to 1000 I/Os. They are ideal for advanced machines and automation projects.
Key features include various HMI sizes, digital and analog I/O options, PID auto-tune, data logging, and extensive communication protocols (Ethernet TCP/IP, CANbus, RS485/RS232, MODBUS TCP, SNMP, CANopen, BACnet, KNX). Detailed I/O configurations and technical specifications are provided in the complete catalogue.
Samba™ Series
Samba controllers are full-function PLCs with built-in, full-color touchscreens and integrated I/O configurations. They offer an affordable all-in-one solution, ideal for small machines requiring graphic display.
Features include various HMI sizes, digital and analog I/O, PID auto-tune, data logging, and communication options (Mini USB, RS232, Serial/Ethernet, CANbus, MODBUS TCP, SNMP, CANopen). Comprehensive I/O and technical specifications are detailed in the full catalogue.
Jazz® Series
Jazz controllers are all-in-one units combining a full-function PLC with a textual HMI and keypad, offering up to 40 built-in I/Os. They are designed as an affordable 'smart relay' solution.
Key features include user-designed screens, multi-language support, digital and analog I/O, PID auto-tune, and communication via Mini USB, Ethernet TCP/IP, RS232/RS485, MODBUS, and GSM SMS. Detailed I/O configurations and technical specifications are available in the complete catalogue.
All-in-One Programming Software: UniLogic® & VisiLogic™
Unitronics provides powerful, all-in-one programming software environments that simplify complex tasks and slash development time.
UniLogic® Software (for UniStream Controllers)
UniLogic is an all-in-one programming software for UniStream Controllers, designed to reduce development time by 50%. It allows users to quickly set up, configure, and commission PLCs, HMIs, AC Servos, VFDs, and I/Os within a single environment, integrating control, communication, motion, HMI, Web design, and the UniCloud IIoT platform.
- Motion Control: Ready-made motion code for Unitronics Servos & VFDs, eliminating the need for programming.
- Build-it-Once: Reusable library for functions, HMI, and webpages.
- Context-sensitive Toolbox: Provides relevant tools for Ladder, HMI, and Web elements.
- Power from C: Supports Structs & C Functions for advanced programming.
- IIoT Cloud Platform Integration: Seamless connection to UniCloud for OEMs and Machine Builders, enabling customized dashboards without IT knowledge.
- IT Technologies: Supports MQTT, OPC-UA, SQL Connector, FTP, SNMP, REST to bridge OT and IT.
- Routers and Modems: Enables secure access to controllers.
- Smart Tags: Simplifies Ladder building with drag/drop elements.
- Industrial Fieldbus Communications: Fast and easy implementation of EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, MODBUS TCP/RTU, CANopen, BACnet Server, Hart.
- Remote Access & Notifications: Access UniStream via VNC, Web Server, and receive event notifications via email/SMS.
- Device Communication: Message Composer for data communication via Ethernet, CANbus/serial 3rd-party protocols, FTP Client/Server, SMS, email, GSM/GPRS.
- HMI & Web Pages: Tools for elegant design with drag & drop graphics, user controls, widgets, trend graphs, gauges, PDF display, audio, and video streaming.
- Power Data Tools: SQL Client for MS SQL Server/MySQL, Data Sampler for time-sensitive data, and Data Tables for logging/manipulation.
- Built-in Alarm System: Complies with ISA 18.2 guidelines, enabling operators to detect, analyze, and act on alarms.
- Multi-language Support: UniLogic supports any language, including Asian languages, with instant HMI language switching.
VisiLogic™ Software (for Vision™ and Samba™ Series)
VisiLogic is an all-in-one programming software providing a single, intuitive environment for all application needs for Vision and Samba series controllers. It simplifies hardware configuration, ladder programming, HMI application design, alarm management, and data table creation.
- Smart Utilities: Includes Remote Access (view/control PLC from PC), Remote Operator (simultaneous HMI panel viewing/operation), DataXport (create/export data logs), UniDownload Designer (create secure application files), Download Manager & UniDownloader (install applications), SD Card Suite (access/manage SD card data), UniVision Licensing (safeguard PLC application security), UniOPC Server (exchange data with OPC-supported software), and UniDDE (data exchange with Windows-based applications).
UniCloud: Complete No-Code IIoT Cloud Platform
UniCloud is designed specifically for OEMs and Machine Builders, offering a complete no-code IIoT cloud platform. It enables users to build working, live, fully-functional dashboards that harvest, analyze, and display data in less than 30 minutes.
- Secured: Multi-layered security architecture.
- No Code Development: No programming or IT knowledge required; built-in cloud infrastructure, easy user interfaces, and incredible functionality.
- Increased Profit: Monitor and improve processes, reduce operational and maintenance costs, predict failures, and minimize unplanned slowdowns/shutdowns.
- Customization: Display data with UniCloud's Wizards.
- Do-It-Yourself: Monitor and improve processes, reduce costs, predict failures, and integrate with any device via MODBUS protocol.
A 3-month free trial is available at www.unitronics.cloud.
Motion Control: Servo Drive and Motors & VFD
Unitronics offers a simple, painless approach to motion control, from setup to programming. The UniLogic software eliminates complicated operations associated with motion control.
- One Software: Integrated environment for PLC, HMI, Servo, VFD, and I/O.
- Automatic Communication Setup: Seamless configuration.
- Minimal Error: UniLogic analyzes mechanical properties and recommends safe values.
- Diagnostics: View servo and VFD run-time performance via UniLogic's high-speed scope.
- Single Parameter Tuning: For both Servo and VFD.
- No Coding Needed: Ready-Made Motion code for system testing.
- Embedded Diagnostic Tools: Tap a panel (even mobile) to set motion parameters, monitor Axis behavior/I/Os, and execute movements (Point-to-Point, Jog, Homing).
For more information on the full lines of Servos & VFDs, refer to the Motion Control catalogue.
UniCloud Gateway: Unitronics 4G Routers
Unitronics 4G Routers connect any device and application to UniCloud. They function as both a cellular 4G LTE router and a UniCloud gateway for Vision, Samba, and Jazz controllers.
- Dual Functionality: Cellular 4G LTE router and UniCloud gateway.
- MODBUS Gateway: Connects any MODBUS device to UniCloud.
- Embedded Firewall: Robust security, remote monitoring, and control.
- Geo-Location: Via GNSS (GPS).
- SMS: Send via Ethernet.
- On-board I/Os: Digital & Analog I/Os.
Connections include Ethernet ports, Micro-SD, RS232, RS485, and USB interface. Models UCR-ST-B5 and UCR-ST-B8 offer different configurations for Ethernet ports, I/Os, and SIM card support, with various frequency bands for different regions (North America, Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan).
Customer Testimonials
“Working with the Unitronics combined PLC and HMI make other systems feel old fashioned and obsolete. The support from Unitronics, from our local supplier, to email support, to help ideas on the forum, has been absolutely fantastic.”
— Justin Butler, Energy Plant Solutions
“After programming several other brands of PLCs, Unitronics’ software is by far the most intuitive and easily understood while providing significant functionality and quality.”
— Dan Murphy, Owner of Marathon Bottling and Automation
“Using the Unitronics products, I am able to provide technologically advanced products and services that provide competitive advantages to my clients in terms of quality, efficiency, performance, safety, cost savings, and improved asset utilization of the plan floor.”
— Jeferson Franco, an Engineer at Al7 Automation Ltda.
