CBi required a machine PLC control that could integrate into their open-source MIS. SA Power supplied and implemented an Edge control PLC with advanced Motion Control templates. The Edge control and templates reported to the CBi custom developed EDGE stack for monitoring and reporting. Fifteen systems are in operation at CBi. A solution using Edge combining machine motion and automation with external MIS systems.
CBi Electric – Low Voltage
Is a supplier of electrical protection and factory equipment solutions for global applications. Their solutions include products such as Miniature Circuit Breakers, Moulded Case Circuit Breakers, specialist application circuit breakers and wiring accessories.
The requirement from CBi:
A PLC Control that integrates into their open-source MIS – 3rd party IIoT.
High speed press and feeder control automation with up to 300 cycles/min.
Control flexibility for varied infeed systems on the presses.
OEE and data entry on-line with HMI interlocked to the higher-level control system for ease of information capture throughout the plant.
WiFi data access from control system.
Solution
Machine Control and Motion:
EDGE Controller PLC capable of achieving high speed Motion Control. 4 Core with 4Gbe Ethernet ports, 2 Core with 2 x Gbe Ethernet and wifi.
EtherCAT remote IO with DC Sync enabled.
Web HMI with multi-touch and gesture control.
SA Power developed software templates for ease Integration into 3rd party systems.
Custom software CAMs with advanced profiles for easier machine set-up for different product types.
MIS and OEE:
ProfiNet and EtherCAT as network layer on the Edge device.
Raw ethernet packets to open-source MIS.
WiFi on Edge controller.
