25/3/21 The long-anticipated Unipi Patron line of controllers is now available in stock and ready for shipment.
In Autumn 2020, we introduced Unipi Patron - a brand-new product line of programmable logic controllers. Patron replaced the previous Axon controllers and features several improvements, from a more powerful computing module and extended warranty to broader custom development and manufacturing possibilities. We introduced the Patron in a news article on our website, technical details can be found in the catalogue article.
We are now pleased to announce that Patron controllers are in stock and ready for shipment.
Which Patron models are available?
| Model | DI | DO | RO | AI | AO | RS485 | RS232 |
| S107 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| S117 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | - |
| S207 | 8 | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - |
| M207 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| M527 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| L207 | 36 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| L527 | 24 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Additionally, you can also pre-order the S167, M267 and M567 models with their availability scheduled for Q4 2021. These models feature LTE connectivity for communication via a high-speed wireless network. For more info about practical applications of LTE controllers, please visit the corresponding case study.
Software compatibility
The Patron line retains the same software options as the rest of Unipi products. The Mervis IDE development environment supports the Patron from the 2.4.0 version. Patron is also fully supported by the provided application programming interfaces (API).
All Patron models are delivered with Mervis OS operating system image and pre-installed Mervis RT. Images providing free access to the controller’s operating system are also available on Unipi Knowledge Base and are intended primarily for developers and OEM customers. These images are available both with and without pre-installed Node-RED software.
