Category: Industry Trends

What is TSN*1?

TSN is a set of international standards, which define the time synchronization method

and the time sharing method. By adding these to Ethernet technology, control

communications (ensuring real time reaction), which cannot be perform with

conventional Ethernet, and information communications (non-realtime communications)

can be performed together.

The CC-Link IE TSN time sharing method enables communications independent of the

number of device stations

The time sharing method used as the communications protocol allows simultaneous input

and output communication between connected stations.

High-speed link scan significantly reduces production cycles. Mixed communication cycles

are also possible, ensuring fast and smooth communication even with many device stations.

Optimizing control performance of entire system

With one MELSEC MX Controller, up to three different operation and communication cycles

can be set for each axis and device station.*1

There is no need for multiple CPU modules. This greatly improves the cost efficiency of your

equipment.

Even for multi-axis machines, the control performance at high-speed operation cycles can

be partially secured, improving accuracy in processes such as cutting.

Core load can be monitored and adjusted for optimal machine control

The performance monitor visualizes the operation cycles and load status for each

core assigned to run the program.

Optimize performance by distributing load through mixed operation cycles based

on visualized load status.

Essential CC-Link IE TSN technology for large-scale equipment

High-speed and high-accuracy coordination with a wide range of devices

With a single MELSEC MX controller, you can build a system that combines real-time

control communication for factory automation equipment with information

communication for IT systems.

Precise mark input and cutting not dependent on scan time

Even in applications that require high-speed I/O control without variability, such as roll-to-roll

control, the MX Controller provides precise I/O over the network that is not dependent on the

scan time. Minimized jitter in the I/O timing of mark detection and cutting reduces variations

in web material detection and cut length. This improves yield in high-speed production lines.

Optimize multi-axis system with graphical user interface

Achieve multi-axis machine control with one controller

The MX Controller, equipped with a high-performance multi-core MPU as standard,

integrates sequence, motion, and network control, supporting up to 256 axes.

It supports mixed operation cycles, ensuring high-speed control even with multiple

axes. One controller delivers precise control of individual mechanisms and control

of the entire production line.

Achieving high-speed and high-accuracy motion control

Multi-core MPU

A high-speed multi-core MPU significantly increases processing performance,

including double-precision floating-point operations. Inter-core communication

allows multiple cores to perform different tasks simultaneously, enabling parallel

high-speed sequence, motion, and network control. Distributed control across

cores shortens the overall production cycle.

High resolution, large screen display, and equipped with all necessary functions to visualize

factories in one body

Beautiful, stunning, large screen monitor offers easy-to-view display and user-friendly operation

MI3321G-W, MI3315G-W is equipped with large 21.5-inch widescreen display and a full HD high resolution LCD panel *1 .

Collected data can be displayed on the easy-to-view screen and can be operated by touch operations.

*1 Equipped on MI3321G-W.

PCAP (Projected Capacitive) touch panel

Light-touch operation is realized with a PCAP touch panel that is widely used for smartphones and tablet devices.

The touch panel with high transmittance offers clear and high visibility display.

Data analysis/diagnosis/monitoring

Equipped with Intel ® Core™ i3 CPU, 8 GB memory, and 64 GB SSD.

Simple analysis/diagnosis/monitoring of collected data contributes to improve shop floor.

Windows ® OS and coordination with Edgecross enable wider usage

Windows ® 10 IoT Enterprise pre-installed

Not only familiar Windows ® applications, but also usercreated applications can be used to configure

systems that meet requirements of individual customers.

In addition, long-term support of Windows ® 10 IoT Enterprise ensures safe use of facilities and devices

with long life cycles.

• Start IoT solutions with MI3321G-W, MI3315G-W by connecting shop floor with IoT

• High resolution, large screen display, and equipped with all necessary functions to

visualize factories in one body

• Windows ® OS and coordination with Edgecross enable wider usage

Start IoT solutions with MI3321G-W, MI3315G-W by connecting shop floor with IoT

MI3321G-W, MI3315G-W connects shop floor and IT systems in real time as the front-end

and the base of your factory

Factories that do not create defects, that do not stop.

To make existing factories smarter, demands for applying IoT to shop floor are rapidly increasing.

MI3321G-W, MI3315G-W utilizes the latest IoT technologies to visualize production activities and

collect and analyze big data of manufacturing, thus increasing productivity and ensuring and

improving products quality.