In combination with Rexroth’s new IEC61131-3-compliant PLC software platform, IndraLogic, the IndraControl L controller provides users with the freedom and functionality they need to integrate completely scalable PLC solutions into a wide range of equipment and applications by utilizing an extensive range of automation modules.The new IndraControl L is a DIN rail mount controller that combines the advantages of embedded PC architecture with the highly-scalable Rexroth Inline I/O system. Communications interfaces for Ethernet, PROFIBUS Master and RS232 have been integrated into the base modules of the IndraControl L.
Expansion modules can be installed in the controller to provide additional interfaces such as a PROFIBUS Master, DeviceNet Master and Slave, Cam Group, Encoder Interface and a Cross-Communications module. Additional features of this new controller include an integrated display for extensive diagnostic and status messages, an easily accessible CompactFlashTM module for program and data storage, plus a built-in power supply to reduce the required installation space.The IndraControl L controller utilizes Rexroth’s Inline I/O system.
This provides for a complete range of expansion I/O modules including analog and digital I/O modules in addition to special function modules such as RTD and counter modules.IndraLogic is the integral PLC software component in Rexroth's new motion control systems, which provides a single point of engineering and enhanced motion logic solutions. A standardized function library, based on PLCopen, has been integrated into the IndraLogic platform to facilitate simple use of drive functions in the PLC programs.
In addition to the complete language set defined in IEC 61131-3, IndraLogic provides programmers with an intuitive user interface for performing offline simulation plus a number of online functions including monitoring, debugging, and forcing functions.In North America, the Bosch Group manufacturers and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch Rexroth Corporation, a merger of Bosch Automation Technology and Rexroth, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH.
In the year 2004, Bosch Rexroth AG achieved sales of approximately $5.3 billion (4.1 billion Euros) with 26,400 employees. Under the brand name of Rexroth, the company offers all relevant drive, control and motion technologies: from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics to electronics and associated services.
Rexroth has 500,000 customers in over 80 countries and is an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation and mobile applications.Visit their website at www.boschrexroth-us.com .
