{"id":3091,"date":"2017-12-04T15:54:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T15:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=3091"},"modified":"2017-12-04T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T15:54:20","slug":"automation-platform-supports-the-digital-transformation-of-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/automation-platform-supports-the-digital-transformation-of-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Automation platform supports the digital transformation of manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eu3a.mitsubishielectric.com\/SPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mitsubishi Electric<\/a><\/span> is highlighting the benefits of the PLC as a platform for automation, with a complete set of dedicated CPU modules for the MELSEC iQ-R Series PLC.<\/p>\n<p>A CNC CPU module and a robot control CPU now complement the existing options for analogue and digital I\/O, motion, positioning, process control, safety and networking, delivering a unique solution that integrates the full suite of control and automation processes onto one common platform.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nProviding a complete automation system on a single PLC backplane, the modules provide control capabilities with reduced I\/O processing times.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, direct integration with the PLC along with recent SIL2 (safety integrity level) certification helps to reduce total operation cycle times and guarantee performance levels.<\/p>\n<p>The concept of the automation platform built around the MELSEC iQ-R Series PLC makes it easier for integrators to develop systems, freed from traditional integration challenges, and with significantly reduced commissioning times. 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