5/30/2019

Delta Demonstrates Smart Manufacturing Solutions at SPS IPC Drives Italia 2019

Delta, a global provider of smart and energy-efficient industrial automation solutions, demonstrated several smart manufacturing solutions at SPS IPC Drives Italia 2019 from May 28-30. The highlight of Delta's exhibition at the show included the new CODESYS-based Motion Control Solution, which integrates the control layers of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), and motion controllers into one single platform to provide seamless control of a Delta SCARA robot onsite. Also on display was Delta's DIAEnergie solution, which lets factories and production lines enhance their real-time energy consumption monitoring and management capabilities to smart manufacturing standards.

Luca Cavagnari, head of sales at Delta's Industrial Automation Business Group in Italy, said, “Smart manufacturing is a key part of our long-term strategy at Delta. One of the things our customers value about our automation solutions is our ability to integrate hardware and software and enable energy-efficient manufacturing. With the new CODESYS solution, we've developed a comprehensive platform that is helping our customers take full advantage of smart manufacturing. And of course, we use our smart manufacturing solutions at our own production facilities, too. Our PLC, motion controller platforms and robot will be equipped with the CODESYS platform for system integration, which is ideal for saving engineering time on programming.”

CODESYS-based Motion Control Solution a Delta Highlight

The new CODESYS-based Motion Control Solution from Delta complies with IEC62231-3 standards to enable user-friendly integration of PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers on a single platform. The solution also supports the EtherCAT protocol, which lets manufacturers control field devices as well. Delta's DXMC series PLC-based Extended Motion Controllers was also on display in Parma. These new motion controllers enable synchronous multi-axis motion control with an optional CODESYS SoftPLC, either in a standard housing or as a 7- or 10-inch panel. They complement Delta's existing PC-based AX864E motion controllers, which can handle up to 64 axes. The new DXMC series PC-based motion controllers can control as many as 32 axes for the standard version and 8 axes in the panel configuration.

During the exhibition, Delta combined the CODESYS-based Motion Control Solution and Delta's SCARA robot to present a user-friendly programming interface and high performance motion control capabilities.

Advanced Automation Products for Smart Green Manufacturing

In addition to innovative motion control solutions, Delta also presented its smart green manufacturing solutions, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), and AC motor drives. With these technologies, Delta's portfolio gives manufacturers fast and efficient control of their automation with high usability and reliable power.

Smart Green Manufacturing Solutions
Delta's DIAEnergie industrial energy management system enables the visualization and improvement of electric and power systems in production lines and factories, especially energy-intensive equipment, via critical functions, such as, real-time data acquisition, systematic analysis, troubleshooting and energy saving diagnosis. DIAEnergie is the cornerstone of energy management strategies that enhance an enterprise's energy efficiency and operating expenses. The system is complemented by Delta's DPM line of multifunction power meters.

Programmable Logic Controllers
In the field of PLCs, Delta's AS200 with its new 32-bit SoC CPU, which was developed in-house, was another highlight of the Delta booth. As a compact modular mid-range PLC, this multi-purpose controller offers high execution speeds (40k steps/ms), up to 32 extension modules, and as many as 1,024 inputs/outputs.

Human Machine Interfaces
Delta's Widescreen Ethernet HMI DOP-100 Series offer bright panels and communicate via Ethernet to integrate with smart machines, production lines, factories, and clouds. The DOP-100 Series uses Cortex-A8 high-speed processors, offering HD display resolution and multimedia functions that support remote monitoring via a number of different channels including FTP, email, and VNC.

Delta Motor Drives
Delta's MS300 series standard compact vector control drives support IM and PM motor control and come equipped with an STO safety mechanism. Delta has designed its MH300 high performance drives for compact variable frequency drive (VFD) applications that require up to 30 HP. The MH300 drives can operate at up to 2000 Hz output frequency for induction motors and permanent magnet motors. These compact drives are used in applications such as machining, textiles, woodworking, packaging, and more.

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