The Command Center for Modern Robot Cells
In modern production, the Robot Control System functions as the central nervous system. Thanks to the Intel x86 architecture, these systems provide enough performance reserves to handle tasks beyond pure axis control that previously required separate PCs.
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All-in-One Integration: Control of 6-axis robots, Delta, or SCARA systems, including HMI and security gateways.
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Industrial Connectivity: Extensive I/O options and support for fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP for seamless integration into the factory hierarchy.
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High Serviceability: Due to the PC-based architecture, updates, remote maintenance, and diagnostics can be implemented much more easily than with proprietary black-box systems.
Intel Core & Xeon Power for the Smart Factory
Our control systems utilize the scalability of Intel processors. From energy-efficient systems for small assembly cells to high-end servers for coordinated multi-robot plants, we offer the right computing capacity. Furthermore, support for virtualization technologies allows for the secure isolation of control and vision processes on a single system.
1. What is the difference between a Motion Controller and a Robot Control System?
A Motion Controller is often a component (e.g., a plug-in card or a DIN-rail module) for pure movement logic. In contrast, a Robot Control System is a fully equipped industrial PC with specific robotics interfaces, housing protection, and often pre-installed software, acting as a self-sufficient control unit for an entire robot.
2. Can these systems replace existing PLC controllers?
Yes. By using Soft-PLC solutions such as CODESYS, these Intel-based systems can simultaneously handle the tasks of a classic PLC as well as the complex path planning of a robot (PC-based Control).
3. What advantages does the x86 architecture offer for robotics security?
Intel-based systems support modern encryption and security technologies (such as TPM). As robotics systems become increasingly networked (IoT), this protects your production from unauthorized access and external manipulation.
4. Are the systems suitable for control cabinet installation?
Absolutely. Our Intel x86 Robot Control Systems are designed for DIN-rail mounting or as fanless embedded PCs that operate reliably even under thermally challenging conditions inside a control cabinet.
