Upgrade motion control met behulp van PC-based control en EtherCAT
Wuhan DR Laser Technology maakt laser systemen voor de productie van zonnepanelen. Voorheen werden er dedicated motion control modules toegepast, maar tegenwoordig wordt er PC-based control gebruikt in combinatie met EtherCAT. Hierdoor is de productierate verdubbeld. Een CX5120 stuurt het geheel aan met EtherCAT drives. Reden voor omschakeling was de beperkte scalability van de toentertijd gebruikte motion control…
Automation Without Cabinets
If one of the aims of automation is to improve efficiencies and increase productivity, then it’s important we find a way to reduce control cabinet requirements. This is where Automation Without Cabinets comes in. Red more
Modular coil concept opens up new degrees of freedom in machine design
Linear motors such as the AL8000 allow direct transmission of the motor power to the load to be moved and are therefore also called direct drives. No additional mechanical transmission elements are required, which would otherwise have to be…
Frequency analysis without programming requirements
The TwinCAT Analytics software from Beckhoff offers a complete workflow from acquisition of data through to its storage and analysis to dashboards for continuous machine monitoring. Traditional condition monitoring algorithms are now also available in TwinCAT Analytics using…
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XPlanar Trackmangement
XPlanar Trackmangement simplifies transport tasks significantly. Connecting process stations with huge flexibility has never been easier. Learn more about XPlanar and watch the video
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Universal uninterruptible power supply with flexible communication connection
The new CU81xx UPS series are designed for universal use. Due above all to the flexible connection options extending up to One Cable Technology for uninterruptible power supply (UPS-OCT), it is suitable for an extremely broad range of applications….
Starter kit for planar motor technology
The XPlanar starter kits are complete XPlanar systems for a quick entry into the non-contact product handling of tomorrow. In order to conserve valuable development resources, the starter kits are delivered fully assembled and tested. They include the tiles, the machine bed, the movers, and the Industrial…
CX7000 | The small controller with integrated multi-function I/Os
Cost-effective and stand-alone compact controller with 480MHz processor and integrated multi-functional I/Os. Bekijk de video [Bron: Beckhoff Automation on Youtube.com]