Integrated PLC b maXX PLC di

EtherCATreal-timeIEC 61131

This provides the machine manufacturer with a number of advantages: By integrating the Baumüller motion modules directly in the drive, the user can use numerous pre-programmed functionalities without having to make complex adjustments to the superordinated control unit. This relieves the load on the fieldbus, while faster communication between the PLC and drive optimizes precision and accuracy and thus the productivity of the machine. Highly synchronous processes at high speeds are possible. The integrated PLC also paves the way for a modular machine design. The advantage: individual machine modules can be manufactured independently of each other and commissioned in advance, considerably simplifying and speeding up the commissioning of the entire machine on site at the user's premises. As the b maXX PLC di can also control other drives as an EtherCAT master, the higher-level PLC can even be omitted completely in some cases. This reduces costs for the machine manufacturer and machine operator. Thanks to its integration in the drive, the PLC di achieves minimum cycle times of up to 125 μs, making it even faster than its predecessor model. Open system When it comes to control technology, Baumüller relies on open systems. With the new runtime environment IEC 61131, developed entirely in-house, Baumüller offers a platform that supports current standards such as high-level programming languages such as C++ and IoT connectivity. The runtime system is based on Linux and thus ensures maximum openness for the integration of other systems and absolute flexibility in the implementation of customer-specific projects.