Factory Systemes, the best Advantech distributor in Europe, proposes a series of CAPs (Programmable Automation Controller) to manage the collection and processing of automation applications as close to the equipment as possible. Designed on a PC basis, the Advantech APAX offers a flexible, scalable infrastructure at a very attractive price.
A single automation platform for all applications
To remain competitive, manufacturers need to make their production tools agile and efficient. Until now, multiple types of PLC have been needed to control manufacturing processes (discrete, continuous, batch), multi-axis movements, PID control, etc. This approach has proved complex in terms of engineering, and costly because many skills have to be maintained in parallel. The PAC range offered by Factory Systemes brings together all these capabilities within a single control platform. The benefits of this offer are considerable: reduced development costs thanks to a single platform, reduced maintenance costs thanks to a reduced stock of spare parts, and a better level of integration between control systems.
Native APAX modules manage CPU redundancy to increase significantly increase application availability.
Architectural simplicity
PAC systems from Advantech offer major advantages, particularly in terms of architectural flexibility, since they feature a proprietary communication bus as standard, reducing installation costs.
Remote I/O modules on a plant do not require the implementation of a specific - often very costly - communication coupler. Each I/O block can be integrated directly onto the APAX communication bus via a dedicated RJ45 connection.
Easy to use and install
APAX modules are easy to use and install.
- Hot swapping of I/O boards : APAX module I/O blocks are powered from the PLC backplane. They can be hot-swapped without interrupting the power supply or CPU.
- Extremely simple I/O wiring: thanks to a "clip-on" system, the wiring time for APAX I/O blocks is reduced by almost 75 % compared with traditional screw systems.
- Easy identification of input/output blocks : with a front-panel switch, it's very easy to set I/O block addressing parameters. In addition, a front-panel LED indicates both that the module is powered up and its status.
Programming software and computing power
APAX solutions have been designed to meet the needs of automation and industrial IT developers. The .NET library is ideal for experienced developers wishing to create specific programs for their machines. In the same way, developers familiar with automation systems will find their way around naturally, thanks to an easy-to-use IEC-61131-3-compliant programming. Advantech relies on KW MULTIPROG software for development in : Instruction List (IL), Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Block Diagram (FBD) and Ladder Diagram (LD).
About FACTORY SYSTEMES
Factory Systemes is a distributor of hardware (industrial PCs, fanless PCs, ruggedized tablets, panel PCs, industrial switches, industrial communications, etc.) and industrial IT software (SCADA...), supervision, MY, Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence...) for over 25 years. To date, over 5,000 French customers have placed their trust in Factory Systemes.
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