Drive-integrated control unit b maXX PLC di
One of the fastest drive-integrated PLCs on the market
Even more flexibility for automation systems: In the servo drives of the new b maXX 6000 range, the drive-integrated control unit b maXX PLC di (“drive-integrated”) handles scalable control tasks up to high-performant synchronous multi-axis applications. This reduces the demand on, minimizes, and accordingly replaces central process loop control, since the PLC di can also be used as EtherCAT Master to control additional servo converters. With minimal field bus cycle times of up to 250 µs, the integrated control unit is one of the fastest drive-integrated PLCs on the market.
Through digital inputs, the b maXX PLC di reacts in real time to important events such as touch probes. The advantage: The control unit works with greater efficiency and safety, in particular in environments requiring fast response times.
In addition, the drive-integrated PLC also allows the implementation of smart applications in addition to movement control. The extremely fast interface between PLC di and servo-controller (local axis) provides access to drive parameters such as voltage, current, power, torque, revolutions per minute, and position. Using their own control algorithms and IoT functionalities, engine manufacturers can thus offer their clients added value.
Completely new IoT solutions become possible using the analog high-speed inputs (no additional hardware required, minimum scanning time 1 μs). For example, a mechanical vibration sensor can be attached directly, so as to perform a vibration analysis directly in the drive system PLC.
This excellent connectivity enables the design of highly flexible and modular structures through interfaces such as OPC, UA, MQTT, EtherCAT, and Ethernet. The b maXX PLC di is thus ideally set up for future requirements regarding automation or the Internet of Things.