Build complete machine automation solutions with a connected portfolio of PLCs, I/O, motion control, operator interfaces, and software designed to work together seamlessly.
One Project. One Workflow. One Toolchain.
Eliminate disconnected workflows that require engineers to move between multiple software tools. PAC Machine Edition provides a unified engineering environment to configure programmable logic control, motion control, and visualization. Operators can now accelerate deployment, simplify commissioning, and maintain applications more efficiently throughout their lifecycle in one intuitive software platform.
PAC Machine Edition v11.0 Now Available
The latest release of PAC Machine Edition strengthens Emerson's unified engineering environment for machine control, helping reduce complexity across the machine lifecycle.
New features and enhancements include:
- Significant core performance and stability improvements over previous iterations.
- Native configuration and runtime support for the new QuickPanel+2 HMI, enabling existing users to easily migrate QuickPanel+ projects within PAC Machine Edition.
- An upgraded internal PLC/controller simulation engine for offline testing.
- Expanded access to change history and audit trails through native PAC Change Management software integration.
In addition, PAC Machine Edition v10.6 introduced:
- A built-in Simulator that empowers engineers to write, test, and validate control logic offline on a PLC emulator.
- The feature-rich Data Monitoring Tool that allows users to quickly diagnose logic or performance issues using plotted data from a PLC or the Simulator.
- Optimized connectivity via a new high-performance OPC-UA Server that accelerates PLC communication performance along with PROFINET enhancements that support improved communications with I/O, VFDs and more.
Visit our Customer Care Center to view the release notes that provide a complete list of updates and/or to download the latest version.
Build Once. Deploy Faster.
By consolidating key engineering functions into one environment, PAC Machine Edition helps teams improve productivity, accelerate startup, and simplify long-term maintenance.
Unified Machine Engineering
Configure hardware, develop applications, commission systems, and troubleshoot operations from a common project.
Integrated Control, Motion & Visualization
Develop PLC logic, motion applications, and operator interfaces together to reduce engineering effort and simplify deployment.
Centralized Device Configuration
Configure controllers, drives, I/O, industrial networking, and IO-Link devices from a single workspace while maintaining consistency across projects.
Flexible Development Environment
Support diverse machine requirements with IEC 61131-3 programming languages, native C development, and extensive function block libraries.
Reusable Engineering Standards
Accelerate project execution with application templates, reusable objects, and standardized frameworks that promote uniformity across machines and engineering teams.
Integrated Commissioning & Diagnostics
Monitor system performance, identify issues faster, and simplify troubleshooting with built-in commissioning and diagnostic tools.
One Ecosystem Across the Machine
PAC Machine Edition Software
Features
- Integrated development environment for Emerson’s PLCs, motion control, and HMI applications
- Centralized configuration of controllers, drives, I/O, industrial networking, and field devices
- Out-of-the-box toolset includes reusable application objects, templates, and engineering standards to expedite development
- Built-in commissioning, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and monitoring tools
- Support for IEC 61131-3 programming languages and native C development
- Scalable engineering workflows that simplify deployment and maintenance
Flexible Software Built Around Your Operations—Not a Locked Workflow
Select the tools that fit your needs for machine development, control engineering, and asset management while maintaining a consistent user experience.
Build machine applications
PAC Machine Edition
A unified engineering environment that helps teams standardize machine designs, reuse proven applications, and efficiently deploy control, motion, I/O, and visualization solutions at scale.
Ideal Use Cases:
- Machine automation
- OEMs and machine builders
- Motion-centric applications
- QuickPanel+2 HMI development
- Integrated machine control projects
Advantages:
- Unified PLC, motion, and HMI engineering
- Integrated development environment
- Faster machine design and commissioning
- Tight integration with PACMotion and QuickPanel+2 solutions
- Simplified machine lifecycle support
Develop control strategies
PAC Productivity Suite
An integrated control and SCADA environment that combines PACSystems controllers, CIMPLICITY visualization, and a common engineering database to simplify development and operation.
Ideal Use Cases:
- Pipeline terminals and custody transfer facilities
- Water and wastewater treatment systems
- Produced water gathering and disposal networks
- Industrial utility and energy management systems
- Mining and bulk material handling operations
- Multi-site process and distributed automation applications
Advantages:
- Single point of configuration
- Common control and SCADA database
- IEC 61131-3 development environment
- Reusable engineering libraries
- Integrated diagnostics and troubleshooting
Govern and protect automation assets
PAC Change Management
A centralized change and version management solution that helps operators securely track, control, and document automation project modifications, improving consistency, compliance, and lifecycle support.
Ideal Use Cases:
- Management of PLC application changes across multiple facilities
- Version control for critical automation and control system projects
- Support for regulated industries with audit and change documentation requirements
- Standardization of engineering workflows
- History of validated backup and recovery processes
- Risk reduction during modernization, upgrades, and maintenance
Advantages:
- Protect engineering investments with centralized version management
- Track, document, and recover application changes with confidence
- Improve consistency across projects, facilities, and teams
- Simplify compliance and audit readiness
- Reduce risk associated with upgrades and maintenance activities
- Strengthen lifecycle management of automation assets
