dePACK is an industrial IoT controller designed to drive efficient control, versatility and communication in industrial environments.
What makes dePACK stand out? Let's take a look at how it compares to other popular solutions!
PLC vs Raspberry Pi vs dePACK: In the table below, we highlight the key features that make dePACK a great option. From its multitude of types of inputs, its communications (4G, Ethernet, RS-485...) or cloud communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP...).
With these qualities, dePACK positions itself as the ideal partner for advanced industrial connectivity and control.
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Features |
PLC |
Raspberry Pi |
dePACK |
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Device Type |
Programmable Logic Controller |
Single Board Computer |
Industrial IoT Controller |
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Real-time CPU Processing Capability |
Yes |
No, as a single Linux CPU is not capable of processing real-time data (milliseconds) |
Yes, as in addition to the main CPU, it has a specific microcontroller in each peripheral module |
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Product Category |
Industrial |
Home |
Industrial |
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Power Supply |
24 VDC o 230 VAC |
12/24 VDC |
9-36 VDC o 100-264 VAC |
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RS-232/RS-485 |
Yes |
Solo RS-485 |
Yes |
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Ethernet |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi |
Model dependent |
Yes |
Yes |
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GPRS / 4G |
GPRS / 4G | GPRS & 4G as expansion module |
No |
GPRS or 4G |
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Inputs / Outputs |
Expansion modules with Digital & Analog I/Os and PT100/1000 Inputs |
In-house electronics development combined with Arduino or other I/O hardware |
Specific digital and analog inputs |
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0-20 and 4-20 mA Inputs |
Model dependent |
No |
Yes |
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Potentiometric Inputs |
Model dependent |
No |
Yes |
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Conductive Inputs |
Model dependent |
No |
Yes |
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PNP/Namur/Capacitive Inputs |
Model dependent |
No |
Yes |
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8V2 and 24V Power Output |
Model dependent |
Model dependent |
Yes |
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Operating System |
Model dependent |
Adapted Debian Linux; Raspberry Pi OS |
Linux Yocto |
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Development Environment |
Depends on PLC programming software |
User's own setup |
Node-RED and Multi-language API for custom developments |
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Programming Method |
Ladder diagram (each action depends on other conditions) |
Code programming language (Python, C, C++, Java, ...) |
Code programming language (Python, C, C++, Java, ...) or Node-RED (pre-installed with custom nodes for each expansion module) |
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Cloud Connectivity |
Depends on PLC, but not a core functionality |
User's own installation and development |
MQTT, REST API & more via Node-RED |
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