WAGO: PFC300 Controller
September 10, 2025
PFC300 Controller: An Effective Choice for Process Industry & Building Automation
The PFC300 Controller is a compact controller designed for the modular WAGO I/O System. In addition to network and fieldbus interfaces, it supports digital and analog modules as well as specialty modules from the 750/753 Series.
Two Ethernet interfaces with an integrated switch enable line topology wiring or communication across two separate networks in distinct modes. An integrated Webserver provides user configuration options, while displaying PFC300 status information.
In addition to the process industry and building automation, typical applications for the PFC300 include standard machinery and equipment control – such as packaging, bottling, and manufacturing systems, as well as textile, metal, and wood processing machines.
Key Benefits
- Programmable per IEC 61131-3
- Programmable via CODESYS V3.5
- Direct connection of WAGO I/O Modules
- 2 x ETHERNET (configurable), RS-485
- Operating system: Linux with PREEMPT_RT patch
- Configuration via CODESYS or Web-Based Management user interface
- Maintenance-free
Specifications
Technical Data
| Communications | Telecontrol protocols Modbus TCP master/client Modbus (UDP) Modbus (RTU) EtherNet/IP Adapter EtherNet/IP Scanner EtherCAT Master PROFINET Controller OPC UA Server/Client OPC UA Pub/Sub ETHERNET RS-485 interface MQTT |
| ETHERNET Protocols | DHCP DNS NTP SFTP FTP FTPS SNMP HTTP HTTPS SSH |
Connection Data
| Connection Technology: Communication/Fieldbus | Modbus (TCP, UDP): 2 x RJ-45; Modbus RTU: 1 x D-sub 9 socket; RS-485 interface: 1 x D-sub 9 socket |
| Connection Technology: System Supply | 2 x CAGE CLAMP |
| Connection Technology: Field Supply | 6 x CAGE CLAMP |
| Connectable Conductor Materials | Copper |
| Connection Type | System/field supply |
| Solid Conductor | 0.08 … 2.5 mm² / 28 … 14 AWG |
| Fine-Stranded Conductor | 0.08 … 2.5 mm² / 28 … 14 AWG |
| Strip Length | 8 … 9 mm / 0.31 … 0.35 inches |
| Connection Technology: Device Configuration | 1 x USB-C 2.0 |
Environmental Requirements
| Mounting Type | DIN-35 rail |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation) | -25 … +60 °C |
| Ambient Temperature (Storage) | -25 … +85 °C |
| Protection Type | IP20 |
| Pollution Degree | 2 per IEC 61131-2 |
| Operating Altitude | without temperature derating: 0 … 2000 m; with temperature derating: 2000 … 5000 m (0.5 K/100 m); 5000 m (max.) |
| Mounting Position | Horizontal left, horizontal right, horizontal top, horizontal bottom, vertical top and vertical bottom |
| Relative Humidity (Without Condensation) | 95% |
| Vibration Resistance | 4g per IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock Resistance | 15g per IEC 60068-2-27 |
