Replaces
Siemens S7-1200
Candidate replacement, subject to engineering review.
AK840M-0808DTN
AK840M Motion Controller
The Kinco AK840M-0808DTN is a CoDeSys motion controller with 8 sourcing/sinking digital inputs, 8 NPN digital outputs, two Ethernet ports, one RS485 port, and EtherCAT motion control for 8–32 axes at 1–4 ms. It runs from 24 VDC, measures 57 × 108 × 80 mm, and is rated IP20. Selection is subject to engineering review against the required I/O, fieldbus, safety, and environmental scope.
- Local I/O
- 8 DI / 8 NPN DO
- EtherCAT motion
- 8–32 axes, 1–4 ms
- Communications
- 2× Ethernet + 1× RS485
- Power
- 24 VDC ±20%
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Replacement and compatibility
Mounting and cutout
- Dimensions
- 57 × 108 × 80 mm
- Weight
- approximately 180 g
Protocols and drivers
- Programming Software
- CoDeSys, IEC 61131-3
- Ethernet
- 2 ports; TCP master/slave, up to 31 TCP slaves per port
- Ethercat
- 1 port; 8–32 axes, 1–4 ms synchronization
- Rs485
- 1 port; Modbus RTU master/slave, up to 31 slaves
Specifications
24 fields from the manufacturer datasheet. Blanks are left blank.
| Model | AK840M-0808DTN |
|---|---|
| Processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 1.4 GHz quad-core |
| Program Memory | 32 MB |
| Data Memory | 32 MB |
| Power Off Storage | 1 MB |
| Programming Software | CoDeSys, IEC 61131-3 |
| Ethernet | 2 ports; TCP master/slave, up to 31 TCP slaves per port |
| Ethercat | 1 port; 8–32 axes, 1–4 ms synchronization |
| Rs485 | 1 port; Modbus RTU master/slave, up to 31 slaves |
| Usb Otg | 1 port; FAT32 USB firmware update |
| Expansion | 2 EXP slots; up to 16 RP20 local expansion modules |
| Digital Inputs | 8 × 24 VDC, sourcing/sinking |
| Digital Outputs | 8 × 24 VDC, NPN |
| High Speed Inputs | 2 channels; A/B phase or pulse/direction, up to 200 kHz |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC ±20% (19.2–28.8 VDC) |
| Power Consumption | 6 W standalone / 20 W full load |
| Dimensions | 57 × 108 × 80 mm |
| Weight | approximately 180 g |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +55 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | up to 2,000 m |
| Cooling | natural air cooling |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Certification | CE; EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019 and EN IEC 61000-6-4:2019 |
| Model number | AK840M-0808DTN |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kinco |
| Category | PLC Controllers |
| Certification | CE; EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019 and EN IEC 61000-6-4:2019 |
| Availability | Typically in stock, quantity and lead time confirmed at RFQ |
Frequently asked
How many EtherCAT axes does the AK840M-0808DTN support?
The AK840M-0808DTN supports 8–32 EtherCAT motion axes with a 1–4 ms synchronization period.
What local I/O is built into the AK840M-0808DTN?
The controller has 8 sourcing/sinking 24 VDC digital inputs and 8 NPN 24 VDC digital outputs.
Which communication ports are available on the AK840M-0808DTN?
The published interfaces include two Ethernet ports, one RS485 port, one EtherCAT port, two EXP slots and one USB OTG port.
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What we check
We check the program, I/O, protocols and interlocks before selecting the AK840M-0808DTN.
TIA Portal programs do not import into CoDeSys — ladder/FBD/SCL logic is re-implemented and re-tested from scratch
This record is a fixed 8 DI / 8 DO digital-only footprint — S7-1200 applications using analog inputs or signal-module expansion need verified expansion options at review
PROFINET-connected peripherals from a Siemens installation need protocol re-architecture — confirm fieldbus scope against the AK840 datasheet at review
A line-by-line BOM review checks the whole list against the application before it becomes an order.