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ILOGICS programmable logic controller lines — the MPS and MPA series — for industrial machine control.
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ILOGICS programmable logic controllers (PLC) for industrial automation are organized into two product lines: the MPS series and the MPA series. Choose a series to explore its models, I/O configurations, and ordering options. For configuration guidance, documentation, or a formal quotation, contact our engineering team.
Related guides
Modbus RTU on Industrial Arduino: A Practical Guide
Wire RS-485, run a Modbus RTU master and slave on MPINO controllers with the SDK's built-in command set, and integrate with HMIs and SCADA.
RS-485 Networking for Industrial Arduino Controllers
Multi-drop wiring, termination, biasing, and automatic direction control for reliable RS-485 field buses.
How to Connect an HMI to an Industrial Arduino
Expose live I/O and process values to a touchscreen HMI over Modbus RTU or I²C, with register mapping examples.
Frequently asked questions
How are MPS and MPA controllers programmed?▾
In MP STUDIO, using ladder logic. MP STUDIO is the ILOGICS ladder IDE for these two series — you draw contacts, coils, timers and counters rather than writing C. It is a different tool from MPINO STUDIO2, which belongs to the Arduino-compatible MPINO and MPAINO lines.
Can I program these controllers in the Arduino IDE instead?▾
No. Not one MPS or MPA manual documents the Arduino IDE, and each of them points the reader to the MPINO and MPAINO series for C development. If you want to write C in the Arduino IDE, choose an industrial Arduino model; if you want ladder, these are the controllers for it.
Do MPS and MPA controllers support Modbus RTU?▾
Yes — every MPS and MPA model in the catalogue lists Modbus RTU, master and slave alike, over its serial interface. Which physical interfaces a given model carries (RS-485, RS-232, TTL UART, I²C) varies by model, so check the specification table on the product page.