28 n SPS REPORT February 2024 www.drivesncontrols.com Phoenix Contact has a new Profisafe safety controller that operates as an expansion module for its AXC F 2152 or AXC F 3152 PLCnext controllers. The AXC F XT SPLC 3000 controller adds a safety PLC for Profinet networks to PLCnext. It can be used in applications up to SIL3 or PLe. When operating as an F-host, the SPLC 3000 can communicate with up to 300 F-devices and operate simultaneously as an F-device. In combination with the Profisafe I/O extensions of the Axiobus that can be added to the right-handside of a PLCnext controller, offers a high degree of modularity. The redundant ARM-based safetyrelated CPUs have a clock speed of 800MHz for channel 1 and 600MHz for channel 2. Other new arrivals on the Phoenix Contact stand included: n The “first”TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) system consisting of controls and managed switches for Profinet. The system allows converged networks that are used equally by IT and OT applications. These are particularly useful for AI applications, such as optical anomaly detection, in which large amounts of data must be transported from the field to the AI, while the results of the AI operation affect the process being controlled in real time. Accurate time synchronisation is essential for processing and evaluating the field data. Phoenix’s TSN system is based on its PLCnext technology and managed switches and uses Profinet as the realtime protocol. n The mGuard 2105 and 4305 Gigabit security routers which protect industrial OT networks from unauthorised access by people or malicious software, and achieve a data throughput of almost 1,000MBit/s, ensuring a high level of security without limiting network performance. n A range of compact box PCs for demanding edge computing installations in distributed control cabinets. The VL3 UPC series PCs offer dual- or quad-core Intel CPUs with low power consumption. They are equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and two high-speed USB 3.1 interfaces, and can be mounted on rails or walls. n A mounting adapter that simplifies the installation of DIN rails, avoiding the need to dismantle terminal strip components to mount the rail. The Railfix adapters screw directly onto the mounting plate and the terminal strip is pushed onto mounting hooks. The rail is then levered into position using a screwdriver. Shielding is provided by a conductive material. The adapters are available in 35/15mm and 35/7.5mm versions. n Push-in terminal blocks that are said to halve terminal strip lengths compared to standard disconnect terminals. The PT 2.5-2MTB blocks have two isolation zones. In conjunction with the three double functional shafts, they support a range of distribution applications in a small space. The knife disconnect terminals handle cross-sections from 0.14–4mm². The disconnect zones enable multiple bridging and testing tasks to be performed using a single terminal block. Each block has its own test pick-off. www.phoenixcontact.com Profinet safety controller operates as an expansion module Phoenix Contact says its new PT 2.5-2MTB terminal blocks can halve terminal strip lengths Compact variable-speed drive redefines what ‘standard’ means SEW-Eurodrive says it is redefining what “standard” means with a compact frequency inverter that can be used for applications from open-loop speed control and encoder-free torque control, to dynamic positioning. Its new Movitrac Advanced inverter offers a high degree of standardisation and is suitable for use in more than 50 countries. The inverter – part of SEW’s Movi C modular automation system – can control asynchronous and synchronous AC motors, with or without encoders. The modular system’s standardised single-cable technology with the Movilink DDI digital motor interface, supports automatic identification of SEW’s gearmotors, cutting start-up times and saving space. The drive can connect with control systems via Profinet, EtherCat, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP or Powerlink. Safe communications can be implemented via PROFIsafe, Safety over EtherCat or CIP Safety. If servicing is needed, the inverter can be replaced without needing start-up expertise. A portable memory module contains all of the necessary device data, which can be transferred easily to a new inverter without using engineering software. Power ratings are up to 315kW, and support for 230V or 400V supplies allows the drive to be used around the world. At SPS, SEW-Eurodrive also showcased a new control platform that allows two operating systems to run simultaneously on one piece of hardware without interfering with each other. This allows a real-time operating system for automation and motion control to run alongside an OS such as Windows 10 IoT which can be used for databases, visualisation, data analysis, or to provide a safe bridge to IT infrastructure. The Movi C UHX86A control platform expands the top end of SEW’s modular automation system portfolio. It offers a choice of Intel processors from Celeron to Core i7, making it easy to adapt the hardware to an application. The controller can also transmit safety-relevant PROFIsafe data, allowing it to be used not only as a motion or machine controls, but also as a cyberphysical controller for Industry 4.0 applications. www.sew-eurodrive.co.uk SEW-Eurodrive’s Movitrac Advanced inverter can be used in more than 50 countries
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