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The modularization of machinery is state of the
art nowadays, and is based on the decentralization
of the system’s intelligence. A modular machine
architecture provides flexible expansion capability
and increases the availability of the system.
Baumuller provides forward-looking solutions for
modular and decentralized concepts. As a system
partner, Baumuller can solve any automation problem
using central and decentralized control architecture.
The IEC 61131 programming standard is an important
prerequisite for modular automation concepts.
Modular design is being used in an ever-increasing
number of machines and systems, and is based on
an automation concept with decentralized control
and drive technology. The modularization of machinery
with manufacturing processes that operate with
continuous rapid cycles (such as the processing
of paper, film or textile webs) represents a particular
challenge to the real-time capability of drive,
control and field bus technology. Baumuller provides
auto-
mation solutions with central or decentralized
control architecture and solutions
for dynamic processes that require proper real-time
processing.
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A decisive criterion for a user’s investment
in a machine is its long-term capability.
A machine has long-term capability if it can be
flexibly expanded, the availability of the machine
can be increased by integrating technology, additional
peripherals can be added in order to expand the
system and many different component types can
be used. The modularization of machines and systems
is a method that also reduces commissioning and
maintenance times.
Designing systems in a modular way allows machine
manufacturers to flexibly react to customer requirements
and configure and build applications accordingly.
The user therefore receives a machine that is
optimally tailored to his current requirements
and also allows the user to react quickly to market
requirements.
Another advantage of the modular concept is the
extremely good availability of the system. Even
if an individual machine module has to be taken
out of the process for maintenance purposes, the
overall machine remains productive. Jobs for which
the affected module is not needed can therefore
still be dealt with. The cost of maintenance is
cut down to a minimum.
Full range of control solutions
An engineering tool that guarantees continuous
software compatibility is available for programming
the three control concepts with PROPROGwt II in
accordance with the IEC 61131 standard, whereby
it does not matter which hardware the application
was originally developed for.
Another PLC is assigned as the hardware at the
click of a mouse button.The reusability and hardware
independence of the software models significantly
reduces the cost of engineering.
b maXX-drivePLC
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Baumuller is a full-range provider in the
automation of decentralized, centralized
and hybrid control architectures, whatever
the application.
From the Motion Control concept with the
b maXX-drivePLC drive PLC for decentralized
solutions and the b maXX-softPLC for central
control architectures to the b maXX-controllerPLC,
Baumuller provides suitable concepts for
the control architectures of modern and
future-oriented machinery.
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Continuous programming with PROPROGwt II
in accordance with the IEC 61131 standard
provides full software compatibility over
all control concepts. The programming is
independent of the architecture and concept
of the machine or system.
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Drive concepts with decentralized intelligence
are particularly suitable for the graphics industry,
the packaging industry, in robotics and in handling
systems. Baumuller’s drive PLC is at the heart
of this control architecture: the b maXX-drivePLC
More infos about b maXX-drivePLC 
b maXX-controllerPLC
More infos about b maXX-controllerPLC
b maXX-softPLC
Baumuller produces central system architectures
using the b maXX-softPLC, which is operated using
industrial PCs in the b maXX IPC series; or with
the Baumuller standalone PLC:
the b maXX-controllerPLC.
More infos about b maXX-softPLC
softPLC - drivePLC - controllerPLC
- Full software compatibility with the IEC 61131
standard
- A software platform for all hardware solutions
- Hardware-independent programming
- Re-usability of existing software
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