Hitachi

Hitachi is a global industrial automation company with extensive experience delivering programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, control systems, and automation solutions. Hitachi serves customers worldwide with industrial equipment spanning manufacturing, process control, and infrastructure applications. PLC Direct supplies Hitachi industrial automation hardware supporting existing Hitachi-based systems. Our Hitachi collection serves customers sourcing replacement parts, legacy components, and production hardware to maintain operational continuity in installed Hitachi automation environments.

Why Choose Hitachi: Innovation in Industrial Automation and Control

Hitachi brings engineering expertise to industrial automation, combining programmable logic control, motion systems, and drive technologies in comprehensive solutions. Hitachi's industrial automation portfolio spans control systems, variable frequency drives, and programmable controllers designed for manufacturing, process control, and infrastructure applications.

Hitachi industrial automation systems are commonly deployed in:

• Manufacturing automation and production lines
• Food processing and packaging equipment
• HVAC systems and building automation
• Material handling and conveyor systems
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Mining and industrial processing operations

This broad industrial adoption reflects Hitachi's integration of control logic, variable speed drives, and automation technologies designed for reliability and operational efficiency.

Hitachi Products and Solutions

Hitachi organizes its industrial automation portfolio around programmable automation controllers, variable frequency drives, and control systems. The Hitachi collection at PLC Direct focuses on hardware supporting installed Hitachi systems for maintenance, replacement, and lifecycle continuity.

Hitachi Product Families

Hitachi product families commonly supported include:

• HX Series Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC): Next-generation IoT-ready controllers with both PLC and IPC functions, including HX-CP1S08 standard models with 8MB memory, HX-CP1S08M motion models, HX-CP1H16 full function models with 16MB memory, and HXC-CP1H16 CNC motion models featuring EtherCAT master function and motion control
• EHV+ Series PLC: IEC 61131-3 compliant CODESYS V3-based controllers including EHV-CPU1025 (512KB memory) and EHV-CPU1102 (2,048KB memory) with USB, Ethernet, and serial communication ports for flexible system integration
• MICRO-EHV+ Series: Compact all-in-one controllers supporting up to 140 I/O points with Ethernet, USB, serial interfaces, Modbus TCP/RTU support, and EtherCAT master functionality for space-constrained applications
• EH-150 Series: Modular versatile PLC with IEC 61131-3 compliance, CODESYS V3 protocol, expandable I/O configuration, and open network compatibility for mid-range automation tasks
• MICRO-EH Series: Compact PLC with 12-bit analog I/O, built-in high-speed counter (10kHz), PWM and pulse train output, supporting a maximum 140 I/O points for small automation processes
• Legacy H-Series PLC: High-performance plant engineering controllers with processing speeds up to 0.05 ms/command, expandable to 4096 I/O points for complex industrial applications
• SJ700 Series Variable Frequency Drives: Advanced inverters with sensorless vector control developing 150% torque at 0 Hz, EzSQ built-in programming functionality, and precise positioning control for demanding motor control applications (0.4-400 kW)
• L700 Series Variable Frequency Drives: General-purpose inverters with improved sensorless vector control algorithm, developing 150% torque at 0.5 Hz, automatic energy saving function for fan and pump applications
• WJ200 Series Variable Frequency Drives: Compact drives (0.1-15 kW) with advanced sensorless vector control, high starting torque above 200%, built-in Modbus-RTU communication, and support for single or three-phase output (100-400VAC)
• SJ700B Series Variable Frequency Drives: Enhanced performance drives for fan and pump applications with improved SLV control algorithm, EzSQ programming, and space-saving design (5.5-160 kW)
• NE-S1 Series Variable Frequency Drives: Economical compact inverters with simple operation and global standards compliance for basic motor control applications (0.2-4 kW)

Hitachi Products Available on PLC Direct

Products available through PLC Direct's Hitachi collection include:

• PLC and PAC units across HX Series, EHV+, MICRO-EHV+, EH-150, MICRO-EH, and legacy H-Series
• Digital and analog I/O modules and expansion units
• CPU modules, power supply modules, communication interfaces, and option boards
• Variable frequency drives from SJ700, L700, WJ200, SJ700B, and NE-S1 series
• HMI operator interfaces and programming devices
• Communication modules for Ethernet, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, and PROFIBUS
• Programming software, including HX-CODESYS and Control Editor platforms

These products are sourced for repair, replacement, and lifecycle support of existing Hitachi automation systems.

Lifecycle Support for Hitachi Automation Systems

PLC Direct supports Hitachi industrial automation systems by supplying inventory-backed hardware across multiple stages of the system lifecycle. Our focus centers on helping customers maintain operational continuity within existing Hitachi control environments.

Lifecycle-focused support includes:

• Hitachi inventory supporting currently deployed PLC, PAC, and VFD systems.
• Components for maintaining earlier Hitachi installations, including legacy H-Series controllers, MICRO-EH units, and discontinued drive models.
• Select discontinued Hitachi parts available based on stock and sourcing capability.

Additional support may include:

• Stock-backed availability to support replacement needs
• Assistance with locating difficult-to-source components
• Support with part identification and compatibility verification
• 1-year warranty coverage on supplied products

PLC Direct supplies Hitachi industrial automation hardware for replacement and maintenance purposes and does not provide system design, Hitachi PLC programming, or integration services.