THM – T160 Series – Controller & I/O Module
Scale your machine's intelligence and accelerate your digital transformation with the THM T160 Series Controller and I/O Module. Engineered to serve either as a standalone specialized controller or as a powerful expansion module for larger systems, the T160 drastically increases the flexibility of your hydraulic and electronic architecture. Driven by a 32-bit 120 MHz processor and supporting high-speed dual CAN 2.0B communication, this compact unit seamlessly manages complex automation tasks. Featuring Over-The-Air (OTA) upgrade capabilities and built to survive extreme climates from -40°C to 70°C, the T160 Series delivers the rugged computing power required for the next generation of industrial robotics, earthmoving equipment, and heavy mobile machinery.
Core Technical Specifications:-
- Device Architecture: Automation Controller & I/O Expansion Module
- Processor Core: 32-bit high-performance processor (120 MHz)
- Communication Interface: 2-way CAN 2.0B bus (Speeds up to 1 Mbps)
- Environmental Resilience: Operates in extreme climates from -40°C to 70°C
- Memory Integration: High-speed SPI ferroelectric memory (FRAM) with a 1 billion erase lifespan and double backup storage
- Software Development: Supports high-level C programming (Free basic version provided)
Key Features & Engineering Advantages:-
- Highly Integrated I/O Multiplexing: Packs massive control into a compact footprint with a total of 22 I/O ports (8 outputs and 14 inputs). This includes 4-way 4A high-side PWM/DO ports capable of constant current output, perfectly meeting the strict demands of closed-loop proportional valve control.
- Over-The-Air (OTA) Upgrades: Future-proof your fleet and slash maintenance costs. The T160 allows technicians to remotely upgrade applications and firmware, ensuring your machinery always runs the latest software without requiring a physical service call.
- Uncompromising Data Reliability: Utilizes advanced FRAM technology featuring parameter double backup storage. This guarantees that your critical machine calibrations and operational parameters are never lost, even during sudden power failures on the job site.
- Extensive Input Flexibility: Features highly adaptable software-configurable inputs, including 5-way analog/digital (4...20mA / 0...5V / DIH) ports and multiple dedicated switching inputs, allowing seamless integration with a vast array of industrial sensors.
- Superb Cost Performance: Delivers top-tier processing power and CAN bus automation at a highly competitive price point, providing a more reasonable product mix for OEMs scaling their distributed control systems.
Ideal Industry Applications:-
The compact size, robust I/O count, and OTA capabilities make the T160 Series the perfect automation brain for:
- Heavy Mobile Machinery: Managing distributed control networks on vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms, heavy hoisting cranes, and automated sanitation trucks.
- Extreme Earthmoving & Mining: Serving as rugged I/O extensions in the harsh, high-vibration environments of mining equipment and heavy excavators.
- Industrial & Robotics Automation: Providing the precise, high-speed closed-loop control required for advanced robotics, material handling machinery, and automated manufacturing lines.
- Agricultural & New Energy Systems: Delivering highly reliable, temperature-resistant computing for modern tractors, harvesting equipment, and new energy machine controls.
Why Choose the THM T160 Series?
- Future-Proof Automation: OTA capabilities allow you to continuously improve machine performance long after it leaves the factory.
- Extreme Reliability: The -40°C to 70°C temperature rating and double-backed FRAM ensure uninterrupted operation in any climate.
- Seamless Scalability: Operates perfectly as a standalone controller for small systems or as an I/O expansion node on complex CAN networks.
