{"id":6409,"date":"2018-04-10T16:17:59","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T15:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=6409"},"modified":"2018-04-10T16:17:59","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T15:17:59","slug":"modular-control-system-from-delivers-flexible-and-responsive-automation-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/modular-control-system-from-delivers-flexible-and-responsive-automation-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Modular control system from delivers flexible and responsive automation options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ability to respond quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing customer demands is a key consideration in factory and process automation applications. Designed with this in mind, the new CPX-E modular control system from <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.festo.co.uk\/cpx-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Festo<\/a><\/span> delivers flexible, compact control coupled with high levels of compatibility to help engineers and machine builders deliver Industry 4.0-ready automation environments.<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 \/>\nThe CPX-E control system is focused primarily on motion control functions for handling technology and offers a standardised, integrated platform for the consistent combination of servo technology and stepper motor technology.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6410\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6410\" style=\"width: 618px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FTO10611b-CPX-E.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6410\" src=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FTO10611b-CPX-E-1024x999.jpg\" alt=\"Modular control system from delivers flexible and responsive automation options\" width=\"618\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FTO10611b-CPX-E-1024x999.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FTO10611b-CPX-E-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FTO10611b-CPX-E-768x750.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FTO10611b-CPX-E-800x781.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FTO10611b-CPX-E.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The automation system CPX-E is designed as a central control system for handling technolog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Representing a radical move into EtherCAT master controls for Festo, the CPX-E combines high quality and competitive pricing with a compact size that makes it ideal for incorporation in panels where space is at a premium.<\/p>\n<p>Scalable motion functions include simple movements, multi-axis movements, contour applications and robotics.<\/p>\n<p>Combined with Festo kinematics \u2013 such as a planar surface gantry or Cartesian three-dimensional gantry \u2013 the CPX-E can control parts handling, assembly systems palletising, gluing and dispensing functions.<\/p>\n<p>It can also be used to achieve full automation of packaging machines, palletising systems, assembly machines and handling systems.<\/p>\n<p>The CPX-E system consists of individual function modules that can be combined to create a modular, compact and flexible automation platform. Specifiers can select from control, bus, input\/output and IO-Link master modules.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the combination, the CPX-E can be used as a purely remote I\/O system or as a centralised or decentralised control system.<\/p>\n<p>The CPX-E control system meets the interference immunity requirements in accordance with NE21 for process and laboratory control equipment and is available in options rated to IP20 and IP65.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comprehensive PLC functions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Powerful and adaptable, the CPX-E control system offers comprehensive PLC functions and multi-axis applications with interpolation.<\/p>\n<p>Equipped with an EtherCAT master interface, integrated PROFINET device interface or an EtherNet\/IP slave interface, the CPX-E is easily incorporated into existing host systems.<\/p>\n<p>There is also support for SoftMotion and all controllers have an integrated bus interface, so there is no need for an additional bus module for connecting to higher-order controllers.<\/p>\n<p>OPC UA client and server functions are available for easy integration and interoperability in Industry 4.0 host environments with cloud and digitalisation concepts.<\/p>\n<p>Programming is achieved via a standardised CODESYS programming interface, so the CPX-E can present an identical appearance to the existing customer interface.<\/p>\n<p>It includes PLCopen Part 1 and Part 2, robotics (PLCopen Part 4), a cam disc editor and a CNC editor (dxf file import). Simple-to-use but powerful and time saving Festo Automation Suite software for planning and managing projects is also included; significantly reducing engineering workload.<\/p>\n<p>The CPX-E is an exciting new option for small machine and station level control. Within a small, economic form factor it provides modular, powerful and highly integrated connectivity to the actuator\/sensor level.<\/p>\n<p>Combining the speed of EtherCAT and Festo\u2019s integration of pneumatic, electric and mechanical axes, it is a highly competitive controller for packaging and assembly type applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ability to respond quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing customer demands is a key consideration in factory and process automation applications. 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