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High performance, small size
The 2601 programmable automation controller is a high performance control system whose small size conceals a range of resources and capabilities usually found only in much larger and more costly systems. A few of this controller's unusual features:

Multitasking, with up to 28 parallel tasks running simultaneously.
Fast State Language programming using Quickstep™.
988 storage registers, including 500 non-volatile registers.
A Data Table capable of storing over 8000 numbers in a two-dimensional array.
Short-circuit and overcurrent-protected outputs.
Two RS-232 communications ports.
Internal counters which may be software-linked to any input.

These capabilities combine to allow you to build additional power into machines which in the past could not cost-justify a controller of this caliber. For example:

Run a diagnostic routine in parallel with your main program, catching problems before they occur.
Collect production data and communicate it to a computer, for logging or display.
Connect an operator interface to the serial port, and have full interactive control of machine parameters.

These are just a few of the ideas which can add value to your control application without adding significant cost.

Automation Kit
The 2601 is also available as an Automation Kit, designed to introduce you to CTC's family of products. The kit includes:

2601 programmable automation controller
Quickstep for Windows SE
Distribution blocks and power supply cable

Quickstep for Windows SE is a special edition of Quickstep designed for the 2601 controller. Programs developed with Quickstep SE may be upgraded to run on the Model 5100 and 2700 controllers.

Model 2601 Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings	Min	Typ	Max
Applied power supply (V_PS)	18 VDC	24 VDC	27 VDC
Applied output voltage - Note 2	0 VDC		V_PS VDC
Output current
Single output			500 mA DC
Total limit		5 A DC
Specifications
Current requirement (V_PS = 24 V)	50 mA	100 mA	210 mA
User memory capacity			24K bytes
(10 year battery backed RAM)
Input "off" voltage (I_i = 0 mA)		V_PS VDC
Input "on" current (V_i = 0 V with V_PS = 24 V		-2.3 mA CD	-3.00 mA DC
Input "on" current threshold (V_PS = 24 V)		-1.3 mA DC	-1.75 mA DC
Input "off" current (typical leakage allowed)			250 μA
Output "on" voltage (I_o = 500 mA)	0.6 VDC	0.8 VDC	1.2 VDC
Output "off" leakage (applied V = 24 V)	0.01 μA DC		0.75 μA DC

Note 1. Under normal operation, no external input voltage should be applied — inputs should be externally switched to the input common.
Note 2. An onboard protection diode returns to +24 V from each output.
Note 3. All power requirements are worst case with all inputs and outputs activated.

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