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WAGO | IO System 750 | ctrlX CORE | Connectivity

Set up WAGO I/O System 750 and connect it to ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT

Introduction

The WAGO I/O System 750 is distinguished by its more than 500 different modules for the field-side connection of sensors, actuators and communication devices and its openness to a wide range of fieldbus systems. This flexibility makes the WAGO I/O System 750 extremely attractive for many and very different fields of application.

This instruction shows how the WAGO I/O System 750 can be connected to the ctrlX CORE via EtherCAT.

Prerequisites

This instruction has been created based on 

  • ctrlX CORE V1.10
  • ctrlX CORE EtherCAT Master App V1.10
  • ctrlX PLC Engineering V1.10
  • ctrlX I/O Engineering V1.10
  • WAGO_750-0354_22.xml

and exemplarily with the following modules from the WAGO I/O System 750:

  • 750-354             Fieldbus Coupler EtherCAT
  • 750-430             8-channel digital input; 24 VDC; 3 ms
  • 750-530             8-channel digital output; 24 VDC; 0.5A
  • 750-559             4-channel analog output; 0..10 VDC
  • 750-468             4-channel analog input; 0..10 VDC; Single-ended
  • 750-600             End module

WAGO I/O System 750

Setup the I/O configuration

  1. Open ctrlX CORE user interface in browser. 
    CTRLX CORE user interface
  2. Add EtherCAT master by clicking [+] in EtherCAT > Configuration.  
    EtherCAT > Configuration > [+]
    EtherCAT > Configuration > [+] > [OK]
  3. Launch the local installed ctrlX I/O Engineering by clicking on [ctrlX I/O Engineering]
    EtherCAT > Configuration > [ctrlX I/O Engineering]
  4. Choose a project name and a folder where the I/O configuration should be saved.
    Start ctrlX I/O Engineering > Choose a project name and a folder
  5. If a window appears right after the start of ctrlX I/O Engineering please choose [Use project from ctrlX].
    ctrlX I/O Engineering > Project Synchronization
  6. Install the device description file WAGO_750‑0354_22.xml by selecting Tools > Device Repository…
    The file can be found on the WAGO website, search for "750".
    Tools > Device Repository
    Tools > Device Repositoryx> [Install] (Select the WAGO_750-0354_22.xml file to install.)
    Tools > Device Repositoryx> [Close]
  7. Choose Scan for Devices… from the context menu from the item “ethercatmaster” to add the 750-354 Fieldbus Coupler EtherCAT.
    Scan for devices
  8. Click [Insert all newly scanned devices] and close the dialog by clicking on [OK]
    Scan for Devicesx > [Insert all newly scanned devices]
    Scan for Devicesx > [OK]
    ctrlX I/O Engineering with added 750-354 Fieldbus Coupler EtherCAT
  9. Select “ethercatmaster” and choose the operating mode “Pre-OP” in the field State machine > Master state after download to apply the configuration in the next step.
    State machine > Master state after download > xPre-OPx
  10. Apply configuration by choosing Transferring field bus configuration from the context menu of “ethercatmaster”. In case of an upcoming question regarding the change of the operating mode to “Init” it must be confirmed by clicking [Yes].

    xethercatmasterx > Transferring field bus configuration

    Confirm the change of the operating mode to xInitx by clicking [Yes]
  11. Choose again Scan for Devices… from the “ethercatmaster” item’s context menu to add the installed modules.
    Scan for Devicesx > [Insert all newly scanned devices]
  12. Click [Insert all newly scanned devices] and close the dialog by clicking on [OK].
    Scan for Devicesx > [Insert all newly scanned devices]
    Scan for Devicesx > [OK]
    CTRLX I /O ENGINEERING with added I/O modules
  13. Select “ethercatmaster” and choose the operating mode “Pre-OP” in the field State machine > Master state after download to apply the configuration in the next step and to start the data cycling automatically.
    State machine > Master state after download > xOPx
  14. Apply module configuration by choosing Transferring field bus configuration from the context menu of “ethercatmaster”.

    In case of an upcoming question regarding the change of the operating mode to “Init” must be confirmed by clicking [Yes].
    xethercatmasterx > Transferring field bus configuration
    Confirm the change of the operating mode to xInitx by clicking [Yes]
  15. Save the I/O configuration via File > Save and exit the ctrlX I/O Engineering.
  16. Check the status of the EtherCAT fieldbus in the ctrlX CORE user interface via EtherCAT > Status.
    ctrlX CORE > EtherCAT > Status
  17. The data exchange can be checked using the System > Data Layer

    In this example the digital outputs one and two are bridged to the digital inputs one and two by hardware.

    A manually override of the both outputs “Output_s_.Channel_1_Data_1” and “Output_s_.Channel_2_Data_1” of the “_750_5xx_750_15xx_8b_out” could be read back by the input module “_750_4xx_750_14xx_8b_in” at the inputs “Input_s_.Channel_1_Data_1” und “Input_s_.Channel_2_Data_1”.

    Manually override two outputs..
    xand read the values back at the bridged inputs.

Use the I/O signals in the PLC

  1. Launch the local installed ctrlX PLC Engineering by clicking on [Start ctrlX PLC Engineering].
    PLC > [Start ctrlX PLC Engineering]
  2. Choose a project name and a folder where the PLC project should be saved.
    Start ctrlX PLC Engineering > Choose a project name and a folder
  3. Connect to Data Layer by choosing Edit > Online from ctrlX CORE from the context menu of “DataLayer_Realtime” in the window Devices.
    ctrlX PLC Engineering > Devices > xDataLayer_Realtimex > Edit > Online from ctrlX COREx
  4. Select “ethercat_master_instances_eth[…]” and apply by clicking [Apply changes].
    Edit online from ctrlX CORE > Select xethercat_master_instances_ethercatmasterx > [Apply changes]
  5. Select item “_750_354” and apply by clicking [Apply changes].
    Edit online from ctrlX CORE > Select x_750_354x > [Apply changes]
  6. Select all module items and apply by clicking [Apply changes].
    Edit online from ctrlX CORE > Select all items > [Apply changes]
  7. Select all channel items and apply by clicking [Close].
    Edit online from ctrlX CORE > Select all items > [Close]
  8. After successful setup, the device tree displays the added devices.
    All I/O modules have been added to the window Devices
  9. Open the programming window by double click on “PLC_PRG (PRG)” and enter the variables in the declaration window (top) and call them in the programming window (bottom).
    PLC_PRG: Variable declaration and programming
  10. Assign the input variables bInStart and bInStop to the first two input channels of the input module „_750_4xx_750_14xx_8b_in_“.
    Assign input variables to input channels
  11. Assign the output variables bOutError and bOutReady to the first two channels of the output module “_750_5xx_750_15xx_8b_out_”.
    Assign input variables to input channels
  12. Log on to the PLC by Online > Login or by clicking the button in the toolbar and install the controller’s certificate in the local storage by clicking on [OK].                                                                             
    Online > Login
    Online > Login > Install certificate
  13. A possible query for creating the application on the controller must be confirmed with [Yes].
    Confirm the creation of the application
  14. Start the application program by Debug > Start or by clicking the button in the toolbar.
    Debug > Start
  15. The view switches to online mode and variable values are displayed and can be set.
    Online mode with variable values (bInStop has been set manually)
  16. Save the PLC program via File > Save and exit the ctrlX PLC Engineering.

 

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Hi Sozu,

sorry for the late reply but WAGO has been in charge of preparing everything for the next step, becoming the first Technology and System Partner based on ctrlX OS. 🙂

Going this step we also spend efforts in our libraries to enhance their functionality in the regard supporting more modules to work with the ctrlX PLC Engineering. Please find here the link to the latest release of our libraries. The WagoAppCom will help you using the serial interface module, the WagoAppM-Bus will help using the 753-649 module. 

Hope the answer is not too late and helps you solving your task!

Hallo, it is possible to use the feldbuskoppler-ethercat 750-354 with serielle-schnittstelle-rs-232-485 750-652 and m-bus-master 753-649 on the ctrlX CORE? 

Using the "transparent mode" or "full mode" to have the full DALI access requires a special handling that is covered - for instance for CODESYS - by a set of function blocks. Today WAGO provides function blocks only for CODESYS V2.3 and e!COCKPIT, not for ctrlX PLC Engineering, which may change in future. If you need individual assistance in solving your task, feel free to contact us by using the addresses given above.

This means that the configuration of a DALI line and the configuration of groups and scenes is not possible via the PLC programme? Does the EtherCat bus coupler only support easy mode?

Regards

Hi Sozu,

using the DALI Multi-Master 753-647 is possible.  You have to take the serial cable 750-923 to connect your PC via the serial service port of the EtherCAT coupler 750-354 with the I/O system. With the WAGO DALI Configurator (download here) you can configure your DALI lines and groups and switch the 753-647 into the easy mode. Once switched into this mode, its easy to control your DALI devices by the process data via EtherCAT. 

If you want to know more, please feel free to contact WAGO's support team in your country or from the headquarter by phone +49 (571) 887-44555 or by mail support@wago.com.

Regards,

Your WAGO Support Team

Hallo,

is it also possible to use the DALI Multi-Master art. no. 753-647 for the ctrlX core?

Regards

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Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with ctrlX COREplus X3 [DOCU] PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with IndraDrive [DOCU] PROFINET - ctrlX CORE X3 with ctrlX COREplus X3 [DOCU] Connect Kassow Robots RC with ctrlX PLC via Profinet [DOCU] Creating an HTML5 Control for ctrlX PLC Engineering and CODESYS WebVisu [DOCU] How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU] Datalayer NRT: read and write basic data using the PLC functions [DOCU] How to set up Data Layer watchlists and integrate them into ctrlX PLC [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Comfortable data exchange of PLC and FlatBuffer variables using watchlist in Data Layer NRT [DOCU] Get ctrlX SAFETY FSoE Diagnosis on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] How to set up Python scripts with PLC programming [DOCU] Motion ctrlX MOTION: Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming [DOCU] - [VIDEO1], [VIDEO2] Graphical and Textual Python Programming using IDE App [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Connecting maxon MiniMACS to ctrlX CORE [DOCU] 3rd party EtherCAT slave interoperability list [DOCU] CODESYS Softmotion: How to configure ctrlX CORE and Drives [DOCU] SCARA robot kinematics [VIDEO] User robot kinematics [VIDEO] Camming [VIDEO] Safety Implement Machine Safety in a cartesian handling [VIDEO] Create safety PLC project with ctrlX SAFETY Engineering [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SafeMotion (SMO) function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SMO and STO axes function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO/SMO ctrlX DRIVEs in conjunction with door [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control safe motion (SMO) function of IndraDrive [DOCU] How To update ctrlX SAFETY firmware [DOCU] Use several ctrlX DRIVE in 3 safe areas at 1 SAFEX-C1.x control [DOCU] Get ctrlX SAFETY Diagnosis at ctrlX CORE (over EtherCAT) [DOCU] Get ctrlX SAFETY Diagnosis at XMxx controls (over PROFINET) [DOCU] ctrlX SAFETY Engineering remote access to SAFEX-C.15 via Profinet [DOCU] Port Forwarding with a Sick satey PLC via Ethercat EOE [DOCU] ctrlX Safety Engineering remote access to SAFEX-C1x via EoE [DOCU] ctrlX DRIVE SafeMotion PROFIsafe on PROFINET Shared Devices, with Siemens PLC´s [DOCU] ctrlX SAFETY create User Groups [DOCU] ctrlX SAFETY with Fortress amGard proNet FSoE [DOCU] How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) position package [DOCU] How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) speed package [DOCU] HMI WebIQ (official documentation and videos): Create your first HMI project [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Connecting to an OPC UA server [VIDEO] Browsing of variables, arrays & structures in OPC UA [DOCU] How to add multiple languages [DOCU] User Management [DOCU] Alarm Management [DOCU] Communicate with ctrlX CORE Rest API [DOCU] Custom Library Packages [DOCU] Create package with UI-Actions and Local Scripts [DOCU] Render a 3D model [DOCU] Load assets into WebIQ using REST API [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Templates: Template for cartesian handling systems V1.0 (for system version 1.12) [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Template for cartesian handling systems V1.20.1 [DOCU] Template for cartesian handling systems v2.6.3 [DOCU] ctrlX HMI - Basic Template [DOCU] Template for Consumer Goods - Form, Fill and Seal (flowwrapper) [DOCU] Use Designer AddOn (Cross References, Checks) [DOCU] Serving data to WebIQ via HTTP [VIDEO] Create PDF document with pdfmake [DOCU] HowTo display content in a table [DOCU] ctrlX CORE as Smart HMI [Part1] - [Part2] How To display PLC data as oscilloscope or chart [DOCU] Embed IoT Dashboard in WebIQ [DOCU] WinStudio: Creating project, licensing, PLC symbol file config, BRWS+OPCUA driver sheet setup, using tags [VIDEO] Creating and configuring screens, screen objects and attributes, data entry methods [VIDEO] User symbols, working with multiple screens, scripting, running the application, troubleshooting [VIDEO] Template for MTX Beam Cutting [DOCU] Template for MTX Additive Manufacturing [DOCU] KEBA KeTop: Mobile HMI panels wired or wireless OPC UA [DOCU] Mobile HMI panels wired or wireless ModbusTCP [DOCU] IIoT: Use ctrlX CORE as a monitoring platform using InfluxDB and Grafana [DOCU] Creating an HTML5 Control for ctrlX PLC Engineering and CODESYS WebVisu [DOCU] Create HMI with Weidmüller GTI - PROCON-WEB Embedded System [VIDEO] How to create a kiosk type plug-and-play Qt based HMI application on ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU] IoT IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU] IoT Dashboard App: Configuration Guide, Thresholds, Alerts and Notifications [DOCU] Getting started with InfluxDB on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] IIoT: Use ctrlX CORE as a monitoring platform using InfluxDB and Grafana [DOCU] Embed IoT Dashboard in WebIQ [DOCU] IIoT - Push oversampled arrays to InfluxDB [DOCU] Send multi-dimensional array to InfluxDB and Nexeed via Node-RED [DOCU] Store and visualize PLC values using Telegraf and InfluxDB app [DOCU] Use Telegraf app to sample Realtime Data automatically [DOCU] Transferring and Representing CSV Files from IndraControl to ctrlX CORE using FTP and InfluxDB [DOCU] Fast time series data from ctrlX PLC to local InfluxDB [DOCU] Use Arduino Nicla Sense ME together with ctrlX AUTOMATION for data harvesting [DOCU] Bosch DeviceBridge app: Bridging IT with OT [VIDEO] AI and Data Analysis: the Jupyter Notebook App [DOCU] Virtual Commissioning of Distributed Systems in the IIoT [DOCU] Mongo DB in ctrlX OS [DOCU] IXON Easy onboard a device [DOCU] Setup a full machine remote access [DOCU] PostgreSQL on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] Send multi-dimensional array to InfluxDB and Nexeed IAS via Node-RED [DOCU] Monitoring - General Purpose & Realtime [DOCU] SDK (Software Development Kit), user/custom apps Setup development environment using: --recommended-- ctrlX WORKS App Build Environment [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Ubuntu in VirtualBox Virtual Machine or native installation [DOCU] Trainings: Learn the Basics [ctrlX CORE I] - [VIDEO] Basics of app programming [trlX AUTOMATION SDK I] Program complex non-real-time apps [ctrlX AUTOMATION SDK II] - [VIDEO] Customer App Support (Services) [STORE] Using the libusb library to access an USB devices [DOCU] Empower your app with Data Persistence [DOCU] How to create noVNC snap [DOCU] Create and delete files and folders in Active configuration [DOCU] Debug C++ Apps with SDK for ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU] Service2Service Authentication [DOCU] Provide API in the Data Layer for your app [DOCU] Run Python examples directly inside the IDE app plus SDK explanation [DOCU] ROS2 on ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU] - [STORE] ROS2 demo example - MoveIt2! in ctrlX OS [DOCU] Kassow Robots - Command from ROS2 [DOCU] Shared memory communication between ROS2, Datalayer and PLC [DOCU] Easy Automation Library for ctrlX DRIVE - LabVIEW™ toolbox [STORE] How to run the Rexroth ROKIT Locator on ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU] How to activate SSH communication in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU] Licensing Demo using REST API [DOCU] Python webserver custom User Interface for Motion App [DOCU] ctrlX DRIVE Establish Ethernet connection via [ctrlX CORE (SIP) and EoE] [Panel] [EtherCAT control] - [DOCU] Online review using USB-C connection and ctrlX WORKS software [VIDEO] 1st setup and execute initial movements [DOCU] - [VIDEO1] Set absolute positions for incremental encoders of ctrlX DRIVE [VIDEO2] Autotuning [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Check positioning movements [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Frequency response analysis of regulation loops [DOCU] Update runtime/firmware [DOCU] Commissioning of 3rd party motors [DOCU] Suitably Power ON/OFF [DOCU] Use panel at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Commission spindle positioning function [DOCU] Check bleeder resistance capabilities [DOCU] Commission analog interface [DOCU] Use analog interface at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Commission drive controlled oscillation function [DOCU] Use digital IOs at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Configure a DC/DC converter XMV02 [DOCU] Use cogging compensation at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use axis error correction [DOCU] Use temperature error correction [DOCU] IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU] Use Eco mode brake control with voltage reduction at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use ctrlX DRIVE under a Schneider control [DOCU] Use hybrid position control at ctrlX Drive [DOCU] Use Anti-vibration filter [DOCU] Ethercat Soe: read and write ctrlX DRIVE and Indradrive S and P parameters [DOCU] ctrlX DRIVE with Siemens TIA-Portal™ CPU SIMATIC S7-1200 or S7-1500 [DOCU] Use error reaction return motion at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use motor phase short circuit at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use automatic weight counterbalance at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Easy Automation Library (EAL) for ctrlX DRIVE - LabVIEW™ toolbox [STORE] Acyclic PROFINET communication with Siemens PLC [DOCU] Measuring wheel function [DOCU] Safety: Use several ctrlX DRIVE in 3 safe areas at 1 SAFEX-C1.x control [DOCU] Commission SafeMotion (SMO) with ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SafeMotion (SMO) function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SMO and STO axes function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO/SMO ctrlX DRIVEs in conjunction with door [DOCU] Commission FSoE ctrlX DRIVE under EtherCAT control (Beckhoff) [DOCU] ctrlX DRIVE SafeMotion PROFIsafe on PROFINET Shared Devices, with Siemens PLC´s [DOCU] How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) position package [DOCU] How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) speed package [DOCU] IndraDrive Process Controller in IndraDrive [DOCU] Setup IndraDrive SafeMotion for Safe Torque Off with Safe Stop 1 [DOCU] Ethercat SoE: Read and write ctrlX DRIVE and/or Indradrive parameters via PLC [DOCU] PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with IndraDrive [DOCU] Use ctrlX SAFETY to control safe motion (SMO) function of IndraDrive [DOCU] IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU] Ethercat Soe: read and write ctrlX DRIVE and Indradrive S and P parameters [DOCU] ctrlX World Become a Partner [DOCU] How-to collaborate [DOCU] Storage Guide [DOCU] Business Process [DOCU] How-to become a ctrlX World Partner or ctrlX OS OEM [DOCU] Miscellaneous Connect ctrlX COREvirtual to the Internet [DOCU] Connect real ctrlX CORE via proxy to the Internet [DOCU] Communicate between a ctrlX COREvirtual and other applications [DOCU] Connect Notebook and Internet to a ctrlX CORE [DOCU] Enable Access ctrlX AUTOMATION using Network Address Translation (NAT) [DOCU] Use ctrlX CORE as a “router” using the Firewall App [DOCU] Machine remote access using VPN and Firewall apps on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Machine Remote Access: use MB Connect Line service with ctrlX CORE and VPN Client app [DOCU] Seamless Remote Access: Setting Up a VPN with CloudConnexa [DOCU] Remote Access & Management Portfolio [DOCU] Create and change a GIT repository on GitHub [DOCU] OPC UA: Connect UA.TestClient to ctrlX OPC UA Server [DOCU] - [VIDEO] Connect OPC UA client to MLC and Siemens S7 OPC UA server [DOCU] OPCUA Pubsub between ctrlX and Siemens S7 [DOCU] Integrate ctrlX CORE with Paessler PRTG for Comprehensive Monitoring [DOCU] MQTT: Set up Eclipse Mosquitto MQTT Broker and connect a client [DOCU] Bosch Cameras via MQTT on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] ctrlX CORE as MQTT Broker [VIDEO] Node-RED: ctrlX CORE - Node-RED App [VIDEO] ctrlX CORE with PLC and Node-RED [VIDEO] Node-RED Communication Methods [VIDEO] Remote Access for ctrlX CORE via Internet using Node-RED [DOCU] How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU] Export JSON to CSV format using Node-RED in ctrlX OS [DOCU] How to read a node and all the subnodes in Node-RED [DOCU] Bundle npm Packages for Offline Node-RED Installation [DOCU] Cybersecurity: Use ctrlX CORE as a powerful net-filter for any controller [DOCU] Device selective connectivity using DNAT and MASQUERADE [DOCU] Use OPC UA client and server with scope restriction [DOCU] Connect ctrlX AUTOMATION to machineering iPhysics simulation [DOCU] Generate API client libraries from Engineering API [DOCU] Automated Test Strategies for ctrlX PLC Applications [DOCU] Unix Domain Sockets in .NET 6 - Basics and Usage with ctrlX CORE [DOCU] Commissioning of the Rhebo OT Monitoring Sensor App [DOCU] Connect ctrlX CORE with Raspberry Pi [DOCU] Configure IEC 60870-5 Protocol in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU] Connect ctrlX CORE to a VNC Server using noVNC [DOCU] Deploy Docker Image to Container Engine App [DOCU] - [VIDEO] How to make REST call of Data Layer through LabVIEW [DOCU] How to read Data Layer Nodes through Visual Studio [DOCU] Communication Portfolio in ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU] Control to Control Communication (C2C) - Overview [DOCU] Data exchange between controls C2C – ctrlX Data Layer Remote Connection [DOCU] Vision: Integrate ctrlX AUTOMATION with a SICK InspectorP camera and MongoDB [DOCU] Connect ctrlX CORE with ELMO Drive [DOCU] View content from multiple web servers in one web page (reverse proxy) [DOCU] Restrict access to ctrlX Data Layer nodes for a specific user [DOCU] Modelling, Deploying, and Running Simulink® Models on ctrlX OS with model connect app [DOCU] How to run Machine-Learning Models on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] Integration of Hirschmann Bobcat Rail Switch (BRS) with ctrlX CORE [DOCU] How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU] How to activate SSH communication in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU] Systematic Reboot with REST API and Node-RED example [DOCU] Configure Remote Logging secured via TLS in ctrlX OS 1.20 [DOCU] Nexeed Control Plus Studio HMI and Digital Machine with a real ctrlX CORE X3 [DOCU] How to integrate Arkite with ctrlX CORE through OPC UA [DOCU] ctrlX OS Diagnostic System: Use your own diagnostic messages [DOCU] Custom data structures in Key Value Database (KVD) app [DOCU] Kassow Robots - Streamcast the Teach Pendant on a desktop device [DOCU] Trainings Trainingsfinder Learning platform and Sales Campus Web-based trainings ctrlX CORE I ctrlX CORE II ctrlX AUTOMATION SDK I ctrlX AUTOMATION SDK II Online trainings Face-to-Face trainings ctrlX CORE Demo Kit series Bosch Rexroth US - ctrlX CORE Introduction Demo Kit [playlist] Episode #1 – Unboxing Episode #2 – Registering and Finding Help Episode #3 – Install ctrlX WORKS Episode #4 – Virtual Control Episode #5 – Installing Apps Episode #6 – Motion App Episode #7 – PLC App Episode #8 – Data Layer Episode #9 – Node Red Episode #10 – OPC UA Episode #11 – VPN Client Influencer videos Rajvir Singh - ctrlX CORE from Bosch rexroth [playlist] ctrlX CORE with PLC and Node-RED ctrlX CORE as MQTT Broker Interfacing ctrlX CORE with ctrlX I/O via EtherCAT ctrlX CORE with IDE app Bosch DeviceBridge app: Bridging IT with OT Interfacing ctrlX CORE with IO-Link master via EtherCAT ctrlX CORE as Smart HMI [Part1] - [Part2] ctrlX developR Series Season 1 [Overview] Episode #1 This is ctrlX AUTOMATION Episode #2 GETTING STARTED Episode #3 ctrlX Data Layer Episode #4 ctrlX Device Portal Episode #5 SDK Episode #6 ctrlX World - Partner Apps Episode #7 Securtity Episode #8 REST-Interface & Automated Configuration Episode #9 ctrlX AUTOMATION Community Episode #10 PYTHON Programming Episode #11 Graphical Programming ctrlX developR Series Season 2 Episode #1 Configure Components -> How to #1 Configure Components Episode #2 Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming -> How to #2 Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming Episode #3 Use Graphical Programming for Pick & Place -> How to #3 Use Graphical Programming for Pick & Place Episode #4 Implement Machine Safety -> How to #4 Implement Machine Safety Episode #5 Create a web-based HMI -> How to #5 Create a web-based HMI Episode #6 Handling Application Live Demo ctrlX developR Series Season 3 Episode #1: Security Episode #2 ctrlX OS Episode #3 Machine Learning Episode #4 IoT
  • Quick Start Guide ctrlX AUTOMATION + CODESYS SoftMotion

    Introduction to the basics of CODESYS SoftMotion for ctrlX AUTOMATION and Setup of SoftMotion on a ctrlX CORE Implementation of CNC Motion Control using CODESYS SoftMotion for ctrlX AUTOMATION Related Information Introduction to the basics of CODESYS SoftMotion for ctrlX AUTOMATION and Setup of SoftMotion on a ctrlX CORE [EN] ctrlX AUTOMATION Tutorial | CODESYS SoftMotion | Part#1 Setup Topics: Requirements Fieldbus Configuration with ctrlX IO Engineering PLC-Project with ctrlX PLC Engineering Implementation of CNC Motion Control using CODESYS SoftMotion for ctrlX AUTOMATION [EN] ctrlX AUTOMATION Tutorial | CODESYS SoftMotion | Part#2 Implement a CNC Topics: File handling of cnc programs Interplation and axis position control "Live Look" into the PLC project Related Information ctrlX STORE Forum CODESYS - PLC Add-ons CODESYS - SoftMotion Product Data Sheet CODESYS - SoftMotion Online Help
  • Solution Sets for Consumer Goods - Form, Fill and Seal

    ctrlX AUTOMATION offers automation solutions for a variety of packaging applications for form, fill and seal machines Example applications for packaging solutions LRA form, fill and seal machine solution MRA form, fill and seal machine solution HRA form, fill and seal machine solution Package consumer goods the intelligent and efficient way Nowadays, consumer goods such as potato crisps and chocolate bars but also non-food products need to be packaged and dispatched more and more quickly and cheaply. However, the high packaging speed must not be at the expense of sealing, which plays a key role in ensuring a longer shelf life and product safety. This requires supporting technologies that can speed up and automate packaging processes. By using automation solutions in packaging machines, manufacturers can increase efficiency: They can achieve faster production cycles and package more products per unit of time. This offers significant economic benefits. In addition, systems can be adapted to meet different or new packaging requirements much more quickly. Automation solutions also help to ensure consistently high quality by guaranteeing compliance with specific standards and requirements and minimizing errors in processes that were previously performed manually. With ctrlX AUTOMATION, Bosch Rexroth offers integrated, modular automation solutions for the packaging industry – and for consumer goods in particular. The open complete solution includes all hardware and software components for automatically controlling, regulating, monitoring and optimizing packaging machines, e.g. form, fill and seal machines. The automation toolkit provides hardware and software as well as services and offers a modular complete system which connects, controls and orchestrates all components. The package is rounded off with apps that are available as needed to expand the range of functions for applications in the packaging industry. New automation solutions for packaging machines The ctrlX AUTOMATION toolkit offers almost unlimited freedom and can provide drive as well as control and connectivity solutions in many areas of the packaging industry. One area of application is so-called form, fill and seal machines or flow wrappers with vertical and horizontal seals, i.e. VFFS (Vertical Form, Fill and Seal) and HFFS (Horizontal Form, Fill and Seal). The vertical version of the flow wrapper is particularly suitable for packaging products such as potato crisps, while the horizontal version can be used to package chocolate bars for example – at high speed and with reliable sealing. ctrlX AUTOMATION provides ideal support for both types of flow wrapper – in low range application (LRA), mid range application (MRA) and high range application (HRA) systems. VFFS - Vertical Flow Wrapper In the smallest solution (LRA), the control system is integrated into the drive for the first axis. The other two axes are packaged in a double axis drive. The ctrlX CORE control system is connected to the decentralized ctrlX I/O and the ctrlX SAFETY system via EtherCAT. Sensors for temperature, contrast or the master axis encoder are frequently used in this type of application. Safe Torque Off is achieved with the help of discrete wiring. The web-based ctrlX HMI is also connected to the compact control system. The HMI server can run in the controller itself in combination with a web panel or on a Windows PC (e.g. panel PC) to optimize and safeguard the performance of the ctrlX CORE. This results in a space-saving, safe and economical overall solution for very high efficiency. If necessary, the solution can be expanded with additional components and scaled to meet the very highest requirements. The app architecture allows easy integration of Bosch Rexroth's own know-how and applications from Bosch Rexroth or third-party providers, for example in the field of motion and IoT. The ctrlX MOTION app and the Bosch DeviceBridge app are examples of these. ctrlX AUTOMATION was designed for simplicity. Bosch Rexroth allows easy engineering with intuitive usability. A ready-to-use, open application project for flow wrappers offers users numerous advantages such as: Starting the first project in just 10 minutes, up to 60% time savings during coding, increased code reusability, web HMI in a responsive design and open source code. The automation system is also future-proof and with “Security by Design” offers maximum security on all levels. Thanks to integrated IoT solutions, it even opens the door to the smart factory. ctrlX Configurator With the ctrlX Configurator, you can design your automation solutions intuitively. The procedure for individually configuring them is easy, quick and reliable. The desired system topologies can be put together exactly as needed and retrieved 24/7. Go to ctrlX Configurator LRA form, fill and seal machine solution Space-saving, safe and economical automation with integrated control system in the drive. Schematic example LRA solution Application example LRA solution Configurator example LRA solution LRA Solution | Form, Fill and Seal | CTRLX350143 OPEN CONFIGURATION Project Example for Form, Fill and Seal Application OPEN PROJECT MRA form, fill and seal machine solution A high level of flexibility thanks to integrated SafeMotion functions in the drive and ctrlX CORE in the embedded version, additional connection options to 3rd party controllers as well as the option of connecting the ctrlX I/Os to the ctrlX CORE directly without a bus coupler. Schematic example MRA solution Application example MRA & HRA solution Configurator example MRA solution MRA Solution | Form, Fill and Seal | CTRLX635613 OPEN CONFIGURATION Project Example for Form, Fill and Seal Application OPEN PROJECT HRA form, fill and seal machine solution Maximum performance and connectivity thanks to ctrlX CORE, numerous sensors and I/O Link integration, extended safety portfolio and clever combination of ctrlX DRIVE and IndaDrive Mi. Any extension of the application example possible by adding solutions from ctrlX World partners, e.g. WAGO, ifm or SICK. Schematic example HRA solution Application example MRA & HRA solution Configurator example HRA solution HRA Solution | Form, Fill and Seal | CTRLX527634 OPEN CONFIGURATION Project Example for Form, Fill and Seal Application OPEN PROJECT Reference The machine manufacturer ILLIG is helping to make the changing food packaging industry more flexible and future-proof by relying on the technological openness of the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION from Bosch Rexroth. “The modular approach is a good platform for developing future-proof machines,” said Markus Peter, head of electrical development at ILLIG Maschinenbau. “The open hardware and software modules ensure high process quality and allow us to obtain data which can be used to continuously improve productivity and energy efficiency.” Further information
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