The transition to v3 usually addresses common user complaints from previous versions:
Initial reviews from early adopters (late 2023 to mid-2024) have been overwhelmingly positive.
“The NPU is not a gimmick. We deployed a spectrum analysis model for a stamping press that originally required a separate $3,000 industrial PC. The V3 New runs it and still has cycles to spare.”
— Senior Controls Engineer, Automotive Tier 1 supplier wpi 2023 plus v3 new
“The only downside is the learning curve for WPI Studio 5.0’s container features. But once you get it, the flexibility is unparalleled for a sub-$1K PLC.”
— System Integrator, Food & Beverage
An emerging criticism is the lack of native support for some older fieldbuses (e.g., CC-Link). However, third-party gateway modules are available. The transition to v3 usually addresses common user
Cyberattacks on industrial control systems rose by 140% in 2022–2023. The WPI 2023 Plus V3 New addresses this head-on:
These features help manufacturers comply with IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 (Security Level 2) out of the box. “The NPU is not a gimmick
For those who need technical specifics, here is the complete spec sheet for the WPI 2023 Plus V3 New:
| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | Housing | 316 Stainless Steel, IP68 / IP69K (washdown safe) | | Sensor Excitation | 5 VDC or 10 VDC (selectable), up to 8 x 350Ω load cells | | Internal Resolution | 16,000,000 counts | | Display Resolution | Up to 100,000 external divisions | | A/D Conversion Speed | 800 Hz (max) | | Analog Input Sensitivity | 0.1 µV/d | | Digital I/O | 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs (Opto-isolated, 24V DC) | | Connectivity | 2 x RS232, 1 x RS485, 1 x USB Host, 1 x Ethernet | | Operating Temp | -10°C to +55°C | | Power Supply | 110-240 VAC or 24 VDC (isolated) |