Technology after the machine has been commissioned. Once this has been achieved, machine customers do not need to know every single aspect regarding possible machine options, and the time pressure involved in production and commissioning is reduced.
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Power Panel ACOPOSmulti
This trend towards machine modularity has been underway for quite some time at B&R with regard to control technology: the modular X20 system, which makes it easy to implement decentralized control zones, is a perfect example. This is also true for motion control. ACOPOSmulti drive systems can power servo, torque and linear motors, making them a universal solution for any automation task in machine manufacturing. This particular drive solution is especially cost effective when used with machines that have several axes—the plastics, packaging, printing and textile industries are prime examples. By tailoring the power supplies, cooling and scalable IGBT inverters to the application, the perfect drive solution can always be configured.
ACOPOSmulti power supply and expansion module in the switching cabinet
It used to be the case that optional modules always meant having to install separate control cabinets or panels. But decentralized I/O modules and drive controllers can only reach their full potential with regard to cost effectiveness if they completely rid themselves of these additional distribution panels. This not only reduces costs, but the space needed by the device as well. For these reasons, machine manufacturers have longed for liberating control and drive components from the control cabinet for years.
Hybrid cable connection includes power supply (24 VDC, DC bus), network connection and STO
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ACOPOSmulti65 - The decentralized inverter
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Connections for local I/O nodes X67
Breaking free from the control cabinet
Motion control
Control system Visualization and operation
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Sensors Actuators
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Decentralized system architecture with the ACOPOSmulti65
In the area of control technology, the X67 System has long been an alternative to rail-mounted input and output modules for evaluating and controlling sensors and actuators. This system includes I/O modules with IP67 protection and can be used outside the control cabinet in harsh industrial environments.
Part of the proven ACOPOSmulti family, the robust external characteristics of this system allow it to be mounted anywhere on the machine. And you guessed correctly: the number at the end refers to its level of protection. In accordance with this standard, the device is fully protected against contact and dust ingress; in addition, it can withstand powerful water jets from any direction. Nevertheless, the device is still called ACOPOS and not AQUAPOS, as was heard a few times at the last SPS/IPC/DRIVES fair in Nuremberg.
Motion control is now the next area to experience this liberation. Here, B&R's answer to the trend towards increased, simpler modularity in machine manufacturing is called ACOPOSmulti65.
The device's decentralized mounting reduces the amount of space needed in the control cabinet, a true advantage for machine users. The ability to easily connect auxiliary components,
handling equipment or other small devices simply by plugging them into the CPU makes it possible to upgrade the machine over time to optimize production processes. A conscious decision was made from the start to not mount the inverters directly on the motors they would be controlling. Although the motormounted approach may seem to make sense on the surface, the thermal conditions are such that the performance of the motor is degraded. In addition, the mounting position itself is often hidden, making it difficult to perform maintenance. Nevertheless, one of the biggest challenges when developing these new devices still involved how to dissipate the heat to prevent any loss of performance whatsoever. >> automotion 51