Modular drive system
The new drive generation from B&R provides a universal solution for any machine manufacturing automation task. A new milestone on the path to "Perfection in Automation".
ACOPOSmulti inverter modules with SafeMC
The existing B&R safety system, consisting of the X20 SafeIO modules, SafeLOGIC and the SafeDESIGNER toolset in Automation Studio, is enhanced with the addition of ACOPOSmulti inverter units with integrated safety technology (SafeMC). All B&R "Integrated Safety Technology" products are optimized to work together. This results in highly effective integrated safety technology application solutions with maximum cost savings.
openSAFETY sets technical standards
Although there are many new approaches to safe fieldbus systems, most of them rely heavily on proprietary standards and exhibit slow response times. The B&R safety system – and therefore ACOPOSmulti inverter modules with SafeMC – is different: The approach used here is based on openSAFETY across the board. This system allows integrated safety functions such as Safely Limited Speed to be activated directly over the network. Wiring these types of safety-related signals to the drive has now become a thing of the past.
The information is collected from its source via safe digital inputs and outputs. It is then distributed to respective sensors and actuators – in this case the drive with integrated safety functions – via a safe CPU i.e. the SafeLOGIC controller. Connecting via POWERLINK makes it easy to achieve the best possible communication between the SafeLOGIC and the standard controller for non-safety-related program creation.
Short cycle times
Cycle times of 800 µs are achieved on the ACOPOSmulti inverter units with SafeMC while maintaining Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL3).
Successful areas of use for these topologies
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Packaging industry
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Handling technology
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Plastics processing
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Paper and printing
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Textile industry
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Wood industry
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Metalworking industry
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Semiconductor industry