{"product_id":"mpc293-bachmann-pentium-class-industrial-processor","title":"MPC293 Bachmann Pentium-Class Industrial Processor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBachmann MPC293\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as the high-performance central processing unit for the Bachmann M1 automation platform. Equipped with an embedded Pentium-class processor, this module executes complex control algorithms with absolute deterministic real-time behavior. It serves as the primary intelligence for large-scale distributed architectures in renewable energy, marine engineering, and sophisticated manufacturing cells. We supply this unit in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal condition, ensuring your system maintains maximum computational throughput and microsecond-level synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPC293 integrates high-speed communication interfaces with expandable memory architecture to support data-intensive automation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBachmann electronic GmbH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPC293\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBachmann M1 Automation Platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbedded Pentium-Class CPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeterministic Real-Time Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnboard RAM (Expandable via CF Card)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Ethernet Ports, Integrated CAN Bus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 × 160 × 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPC293 hardware architecture resolves the processing bottlenecks found in traditional PLCs by utilizing PC-based computational power within an industrial form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentium-Class Computational Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe integrated Pentium-class CPU handles high-level language programming and complex mathematical models simultaneously. This enables the controller to perform advanced PID regulation and predictive maintenance analytics without degrading cycle times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Real-Time Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBachmann’s proprietary real-time operating system ensures that every control task executes within its assigned time window. This eliminates \"jitter\" in high-speed motion control and ensures perfect synchronization across distributed I\/O banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Communication Backbone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual Ethernet ports facilitate redundant network topologies. This architecture ensures the CPU maintains contact with the HMI and SCADA layers even if a primary network cable fails, significantly increasing overall plant availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Storage Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe onboard CompactFlash (CF) card slot allows for easy memory upgrades and project backups. Engineers swap CF cards to update firmware or move applications between CPUs, reducing MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Thermal Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDespite its high-speed processor, the MPC293 utilizes an efficient heat dissipation design that allows it to operate reliably up to +60°C. This eliminates the need for internal cooling fans, which are frequent points of failure in dusty industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the MPC293 require a fan for cooling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The MPC293 utilizes a fanless design for maximum reliability. It dissipates heat through its high-performance aluminum housing, preventing dust ingress and mechanical wear associated with cooling fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use standard CF cards for memory expansion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strictly recommend industrial-grade CompactFlash cards. 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