One platform for logic and motion

In many applications, machine control and axis management are still handled by separate devices. This approach multiplies the number of components and connections, and with them the potential points of failure. SIAX rIO moves beyond this approach by building the axis board directly into the PLC, with management of up to 4 axes. The result is a more compact, streamlined architecture with fewer elements to configure and maintain. For machine builders, this means simpler design work and a single point of reference for the entire machine logic, from the sequence of operations to the coordination of movements.

Expandable with the entire rIO series

SIAX rIO is part of the rIO family, SIPRO's range of EtherCAT I/O modules, and shares its philosophy: modularity, compactness and ease of use. The PLC can be expanded with every module in the series, so you can build a configuration tailored to each project: digital inputs and outputs, analog inputs and outputs, thermocouples and PT100s, encoder inputs and relay modules. This scalability lets you start with only the configuration you need and expand it as the machine evolves or as the end customer's requirements change, without redesigning the control architecture from scratch.

Up to 50% faster wiring with push-in technology

Installation time accounts for a significant share of a machine's production costs. SIAX rIO uses spring-loaded push-in connections: conductors are simply inserted, with no screws to tighten. This cuts wiring time by up to 50%. The benefits go beyond the initial installation. Push-in connections also speed up maintenance and on-site modifications, and the quality of the connection remains consistent over time.

Operator interfaces for every need

Interaction between operator and machine is crucial for both productivity and safety. That is why SIAX rIO can be paired with SIPRO's entire range of interfaces: from 7" to 15" HMIS terminals, ideal for compact machines or local control stations, to industrial PCs with 12" to 21" capacitive touchscreens, designed for applications that call for richer visualization and a modern, intuitive user experience. Every machine builder can therefore choose the best solution for their machine, with component compatibility guaranteed by a single supplier.

Versatile connectivity, ready for the connected factory

SIAX rIO features two Ethernet ports, one of which is dedicated to EtherCAT, an RS485 serial line and a micro USB port. This set of interfaces covers both communication with field devices and connection to higher-level systems. In terms of protocols, the PLC supports EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, FTP, TCP/IP and OPC UA. OPC UA support in particular makes SIAX rIO well suited to Industry 4.0 scenarios, where data exchange between machines, supervisory systems and business platforms is becoming increasingly important.

Easy integration with third-party devices

A modern machine is rarely built entirely from a single manufacturer's components. Thanks to Modbus support and compatibility with the most widely used communication standards, SIAX rIO communicates easily with third-party drives, sensors, instruments and devices. This makes it possible to get the most out of existing solutions and to freely choose the best components for each application.

Programming to the IEC 61131 standard, with CODESYS® coming soon

SIAX rIO is programmed according to the IEC 61131 standard, the international benchmark for programmable controllers. Engineers can work with established languages and methods, benefiting from more readable, maintainable and reusable code. Programming with CODESYS®, one of the most widely used development environments in industrial automation, will also be available soon. This addition will open SIAX rIO up to an even larger community of developers and make it easier to migrate existing projects.

Over 40 years of experience in automation

SIAX rIO is the result of more than 40 years of SIPRO experience in industrial automation, in the fields of numerical control, motion control systems and robotics. This new product brings together an understanding of machine builders' real-world needs and the constant focus on technological innovation that has always set the company apart. With SIAX rIO, SIPRO offers machine builders a complete, flexible and future-ready control system. Axis management, expandability, fast installation and openness to third-party devices come together in a single solution, designed to simplify work from the design phase through to maintenance.

SIAX rIO. Technology, control and experience. In a single system.