EATON
HFX Product Family Installation and Operation Manual E-ELCL-II002-E2 July 2019
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HFX Product Family
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Eaton HFX product family is a series of
advanced, CAN-based controllers for use with mobile
and industrial equipment. Using a standardized
IEC 61131-3 programming environment, these
controllers enable functional control over electrically
operated components within a variety of applications
(e.g. agricultural, construction, material handling).
It is recommended that an individual have experience
with control engineering and programming within
the CODESYS 3.5 or MATLAB/Simulink & C software
environment before using this hardware.
The HFX product family is optimized for reliable
operation in severe environments, possessing
IP and temperature ratings that exceed existing
solutions from competitors. HFX controllers employ
several advanced technologies (e.g. I/O with
variable configuration architecture), enabling simple
management and enhancing both ease of use and
functionality. These controllers are intended as
both a standalone solution, or as the centerpiece to
a complete control system that can include other
CAN-based devices such as displays and keypads.
Key Acronyms and Abbreviations
CODESYS
Controller Development System
FW Firmware
HW Hardware
IDE
Integrated Development Environment
IP
Ingress Protection
MIL
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
POU
Program Organization Unit
PWM
Pulse Width Modulation
RTS
Run Time System
SW Software
