Hello, We have a CNC machine using Indramat M drives but an obscure motion controller. We're looking into moving to an MTX controller, mainy to minimise downtime in the event of a breakdown. And the Rexroth gear seems much more stable. Is it true that the MLCB, MLCS, MLCA, MTXS, MTXP, MTXA platforms all use the same hardware? Would this mean we could obtain an XM42 MLC unit and convert it to an MTX unit by exchanging the firmware? And lastly, does an MTX system require a Rexroth PC such as the VPB40.4 and control panels/touch screens, or are these optional? As in, could an MTX test bench be set up basically only with an XM42 MTX unit, Indramat gear and a generic PC? The current controller runs on a generic PC, as does the IndraWorks software controlling the Indramat drives. Just considering what would need to be aquired to do some evaluation testing and development before I approach our local resellers. Thanks in advance! LK
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