Eaton HFX Series Installation And Operation Manual

EATON HFX Product Family Installation and Operation Manual E-ELCL-II002-E2 July 20198HFX Product Family1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe Eaton HFX product family is a series ofadvanced, CAN-based controllers for use with mobileand industrial equipment. Using a standardizedIEC 61131-3 programming environment, thesecontrollers enable functional control over electricallyoperated components within a variety of applications(e.g. agricultural, construction, material handling).It is recommended that an individual have experiencewith control engineering and programming withinthe CODESYS 3.5 or MATLAB/Simulink & C softwareenvironment before using this hardware.The HFX product family is optimized for reliableoperation in severe environments, possessingIP and temperature ratings that exceed existingsolutions from competitors. HFX controllers employseveral advanced technologies (e.g. I/O withvariable configuration architecture), enabling simplemanagement and enhancing both ease of use andfunctionality. These controllers are intended asboth a standalone solution, or as the centerpiece toa complete control system that can include otherCAN-based devices such as displays and keypads.Key Acronyms and AbbreviationsCODESYS Controller Development SystemFW FirmwareHW HardwareIDE Integrated Development EnvironmentIP Ingress ProtectionMIL Malfunction Indicator LampPOU Program Organization UnitPWM Pulse Width ModulationRTS Run Time SystemSW Software