RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the global distributor for engineers, has launched a new and exclusive starter kit that simplifies control-panel design using the advanced Schneider Electric M221 logic controller.

The Modicon M221 is a versatile PLC that offers the industry’s best performance for its size, with easy programming, scalability, and minimal installation requirements.

As global distributor for Schneider Electric, RS has a wide range of competitively priced products available from stock to support new panel designs, or for maintenance and refurbishment. These cover the vast majority of component needs, including enclosures, contactors, circuit protection, circuit breakers, motor-control devices, PLCs, HMIs, pushbuttons, sounders, beacons, and many more.

Further key products include Acti 9, which is recognised as the fastest, simplest, and most efficient power distribution system in the market. In addition, the Altivar 32 extra-slim variable-speed motor drive saves up to 40% of cabinet space, while the Tesys D contactor range features patented EverLink interconnect technology to ensure the integrity of high-current connections.