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Combined CNC, motion control, and PLC

Dec. 1, 2004
The IndraMotion MTX control incorporates CNC, motion control, and PLC functions into one system for machine tools and forming machines. The NC and IEC 61131-3-compliant PLC share the same hardware and VxWorks real-time operating system. The PLC multitasks
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The IndraMotion MTX control incorporates CNC, motion control, and PLC functions into one system for machine tools and forming machines. The NC and IEC 61131-3-compliant PLC share the same hardware and VxWorks real-time operating system. The PLC multitasks and executes 1,000

statements quickly. The CNC's interpolation time when controlling eight axes is 1 msec, and it operates up to 64 axes using 12 independent channels. The IndraMotion MTX uses a Sercos open-drive interface to communicate with intelligent electrical or hydraulic drives.

Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.
boschrexrothus.com