Wecon LX5 Expansion Units are modular I/O and communication extensions designed for seamless integration with the Wecon LX5 series PLCs. Built to expand digital, analogue, and communication capacity, these units enable flexible system scaling for complex automation and process control applications. Featuring robust industrial design, fast data exchange and reliable connectivity, LX5 expansion modules allow engineers to customise system architecture efficiently while maintaining compact panel layouts and high-speed control performance.
🔧 Technical Highlights:
- Compatibility: For use with Wecon LX5V and LX5VP PLCs
- I/O expansion: Digital input/output, analogue input/output, temperature, high-speed counter and positioning modules available
- Communication options: RS-485, Ethernet, CANopen and Modbus RTU/TCP expansion modules
- Bus connection: High-speed backplane bus ensures real-time data transfer between CPU and modules
- Expansion capacity: Supports up to 16 expansion modules per system (model dependent)
- Isolation: Optical and electrical isolation between I/O channels for enhanced reliability
- Indicators: LED status indicators for I/O state and communication health
- Power supply: 24 V DC with low power consumption and bus-powered operation
- Mounting: DIN-rail with integrated locking clips for secure installation
- Certifications: CE, UKCA, FCC and RoHS compliant
✅ Benefits:
- Expands control capability of Wecon LX5 PLCs with minimal wiring
- Flexible mix of digital, analogue and communication modules
- Compact, modular design optimises control panel space
- Fast, stable data communication across the backplane bus
- Built for industrial reliability in demanding automation environments
🚀 Applications:
- Factory automation and machine control systems
- Material handling, robotics and packaging lines
- Process control and environmental monitoring
- Building automation and energy management
- OEM equipment requiring scalable control architecture
Wecon LX5 expansion units offer scalable, high-speed I/O and communication enhancement for Wecon PLC systems — delivering flexibility, precision and reliability for complex automation applications, available from Charter Controls with verified UK stock and full technical support.
FAQs
- Q: How many LX5 expansion modules can be added to a single PLC?
A: The LX5 series supports up to 16 expansion modules depending on model and power budget, including digital, analogue and communication options. - Q: Are LX5 expansion units plug-and-play?
A: Yes — modules are auto-detected via the high-speed backplane bus when connected to an LX5 CPU and configured easily within Wecon PLC Editor software.