The compact top-hat rail IPC C6 Smart and the C6 S14 as a panel version with touchscreen (resistive or capacitive) from KEB Automation are tailored to the runtime environment and real-time capability. The OPC UA server implemented in each case enables users to exchange data independently of the platform based on TCP. This simplifies networking according to Industry 4.0.
The OPC UA server receives its data via the symbol configuration of the 'Combivis studio 6' development tool and communicates with suitable OPC UA clients from different manufacturers that provide and receive the same data structures. The optimized processor performance enables users to solve synchronous motion control tasks.
A standard micro UPS, in conjunction with four independent mass storage devices for the operating system, runtime environments, non-volatile data and user applications, make both devices robust and reliable systems. In addition to the integrated real-time control, the smart IPCs can take over the visualization and also offer integrated remote maintenance functions.