GE
Intelligent Platforms

Durus* Controllers

The strong and sturdy family of Durus Controllers integrates I/O, operator
interface and control in one small package.
GE Intelligent Platforms’ Durus Controller
provides a rugged design and is filled with
state-of-the-art features. It is built to take on
the industrial environment with standard features like a built-in operator interface, a wide
range of communications options, expansion
slots, and a solid slide-and-snap mechanical
interlock to expansion modules. Its rugged
design and very competitive price allows
users even more ability to meet their needs by
complementing our existing line of controllers.

The Durus Controller can be programmed
using both the built-in display and keypad or
with the Durus Controls Software. The softwareprovides convenient program creation
and editing. Programs can be saved on a

computer and accessed at any time. They
can also be uploaded from the controller
and edited. The Durus Software provides a
simulation mode that allows users to virtually
run and test the program before it is loaded
to the controller, eliminating mistakes before
they ever make it to the plant floor or
production environment.

high voltage output for controlling situations
such as street light control, and the built-in
programmer and operator interface allow
for easy field modifications. In addition, the
Durus Controllers’ rugged design allows for
use in environments such as conveyor control
and water level control where delicate controllers might fail.

Key Features:

Software

•t 8 Amp relay outputs, isolated
•t Discrete and analog expansion up to 44 I/O
•t Support for Modbus Slave, Profibus® Slave,
DeviceNet™ Slave and Ethernet Server
•t Ability to use two different programming
languages: ladder logic or function block
diagram
•t Memory module enables easy upgrades
•t Replacement of up to 15 timers and counters in an application
•t LCD backlit display for easy viewing in all
environments

Full featured Durus Software (IC646DUR001)
enables users to develop applications in
ladder logic or function block diagram programming. The Durus Software also comes
with a powerful simulation tool that enables
easy simulation of applications, and mimics
the keystrokes on the built-in operator keypad.

The Durus Controller is ideal for applications
requiring less than 44 inputs and outputs
such as vending machines, packaging lines,
security and assembly where it could result in
cost reduction by replacing timers and counters. It provides a real time clock for timing,

The Durus provides a perfect complement to
the GE Intelligent Platforms line of controllers; the VersaMax* Micro Nano is ideal for
applications where more memory and I/O
are needed whereas the Durus is ideal for the
simpler applications. The Durus Controller
meets all global standards including UL and
CE, as well as China RoHS.