Providing integrated machine and plant control, the iQ-R series control platform by Mitsubishi Electric Automation incorporates sequence, motion, safety, process and C language control into one system.
The unit is engineered for applications requiring integrated motion and safety control, synchronization between various processes and high production throughput in the automotive, food and beverage, materials handling, and electronics manufacturing industries. Key device features include 0.98-nanosecond execution speed, high-speed BUS, built-in SD memory card database, GX Works3 programming software with built-in functions and configuration screens.
Capable of consolidated control of multiple machines or production lines in one rack, the system supports up to four central processing units per rack for various combinations of motion, sequence or process control.
Company Description:
Integrated and powerful control for demanding applications.
The iQ-R is a full featured control platform with fast processing speeds, network and module synchronization, and multi-discipline control. The advanced design of the iQ-R enables users to lead their industries with superior machine performance and productivity. A multitude of CPU and I/O module options make it a flexible solution for a wide variety of applications.
Key Benefits
- 0.98 ns execution speed improves machine response for faster, more accurate applications
- Multi-discipline control with up to 4 CPUs in a single rack and a high speed bus allow for synchronized data communication between process, motion, and sequential control
- GX Works3 programming software with built-in functions and configuration screens reduces development and troubleshooting time
- CC-Link IE Field network with deterministic performance over industrial Ethernet improves machine response and I/O synchronization
- Built-in SD memory card database provides recipe and data logging functionality without the need for an external server
- Enhanced security features to protect intellectual property as well as plant safety
Internal Database
The CPU includes an internal database that can be installed into the SD memory card. This allows a selection of database commands that can add/delete/change records to be utilized for simple recipe functions. It is also easy to import/export Unicode files for use in spreadsheets. This is useful where multiple product variations are produced using the same machine process.
High Speed and Synchronization
The iQ-R boasts a high speed system bus for synchronized data communications between multiple CPUs. This improves performance and accuracy, especially for high speed motion control applications. CC-Link IE Field provides deterministic performance over Industrial Ethernet ensuring synchronization between nodes.
