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MX-SYSTEM FOR CONTROL CABINET-FREE AUTOMATION

Pluggable system solution helps

tackle skills shortages and

addresses DC power supply needs

s a replacement for the the MX-System: including the necessary tests and checks, an MX-System can be
conventional control cabinet, set up in just one hour, in contrast to at least 24 hours for a comparable control
Athe MX-System from Beckhoff cabinet. In this way, the MX-System also counters the shortage of skilled workers,
offers some major efficiency as individual employees are less tied to a single task and can move on to the
advantages. It also provides a great next project in no time. A further advantage is the straightforward pluggability
deal of optimisation potential in terms of the function modules, which means they do not need to be connected by
of the increasing shortage of skilled specialised electricians – a real bonus for companies lacking the necessary
workers and the expanding presence of expertise in this area.
DC supply networks across the industry.
This makes it possible to achieve A notable application scenario involves the use of a higher-level DC power
greater future-proofing in industrial supply. The DC supply for complete production halls is based on the strategy of
production, which benefits not only providing electricity from renewable energies (e.g., photovoltaics) in combination
machine and system engineering with storage technologies for machines and systems as a mains voltage of 600
companies, but also end users. V DC. The MX-System is already designed to be DC-ready in that it can distribute
DC voltages and also be used directly for protective extra-low voltage power
The MX-System is a uniform modular supply lines or modules for controlling synchronous and asynchronous motors.
automation system that can be used By facilitating the continuous use of DC voltage, it offers the major advantage
to completely replace traditional of buffering the braking energy of the motors in the storage units of the DC
control cabinets with function networks rather than losing it through braking resistors. This possible use of the
modules in many applications. This MX-System is already being implemented in a trial project.
waterproof and dustproof system,
which can be mounted directly on www.beckhoff.com/mx-system
the machine, comprises a robust
aluminium baseplate with integrated
module slots, featuring EtherCAT for
data communication and integrated
distribution for different voltages. Its
extensive portfolio of function modules
includes the mains connection, drives,
power supplies, industrial PCs, and I/
Os. Boasting all of these features and
more, the MX system easily covers the
full range of functions of conventional
control cabinets.

The function modules can be easily
attached to the baseplate and simply
screwed into place. This eliminates the
need for any mechanical assembly of
the control cabinet and its mounting
plate, not to mention time-consuming
manual wiring. All of this is directly The latest window profile processing machine from Schirmer Maschinen GmbH showcases the many
reflected in the time required to set up impressive benefits of the MX-System.

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