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OMRON SYSMAC NX7 BEYOND A MACHINE
AUTOMATION CONTROLLER
Further expanding the range of Machine Automation Controllers, which are at the heart of the Sysmac automation platform (hereinafter ‘Sysmac’), Omron has launched its flagship controller - the NX7, further enhancing its solutions capability across a wide range of automation applications, providing cutting-edge solutions for advanced production systems
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he new NX7 flagship model, offers speed without compromising
reliability, and provides the industry's fastest processing speed thanks to the Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and large memory capacity. Focusing on the future of more sophisticated production environments, Omron developed this integrated controller to provide users with scalability beyond the framework of previous controllers and PLCs. Whilst sharing a common concept and
general specification with the existing Sysmac range, the new NX7 controllers offer further enhanced specifications, performance and functionality. The inclusion of the quad-core processor provides the possibility to connect up to 256 synchronised motion axes, but more significantly the two synchronised motion cores, give the ability prioritise the key elements of the machine control system and run these essential operations at cycle times of 125µs. Other enhancements provide connection for up to 512 EtherCAT nodes, and the inclusion of two EtherNet/IP (1Gbps) ports provides for intensive Ethernet network traffic. With architecture that can quickly
incorporate the latest information communication technology (ICT), Sysmac offers a highly innovative manufacturing environment. It does this by creating a variety of application functionalities with software and by connecting with third party factory automation hardware and design tools such as 3D simulators.
8 OCTOBER 2015 | AUTOMATION
Omron’s new NX7 flagship machine controller offers further enhanced specifications, performance and functionality
ANSWERING THE GLOBAL TREND Today’s manufacturing companies are under pressure to respond quickly to an increasing variety of new consumer needs. This pressure has prompted companies to innovate their manufacturing production sites by leveraging the principles of the Internet of Things, Big Data, and other ICT developments. Anticipating the associated changes in the needs of manufacturing companies, Omron is committed to further develop Sysmac and other innovative factory automation devices to enhance service and engineering support for manufacturers. Since the release of NJ5 in 2011, Omron has offered application engines that include database connectivity and robotics and has also expanded the range of peripheral devices such as high-speed I/O Units, Drives, Safety Components and Vision Sensors. The release of these new Machine
Automation Controllers enables Sysmac to be even more easily adopted at production sites. By leveraging the benefits of Sysmac, Omron creates innovative solutions by harnessing its Sensing and Control technology, its accumulated know-how, and its collaboration with third parties.
(*Processing speed. Based on Omron investigation in March 2015).
SYSMAC AUTOMATION PLATFORM The Sysmac integrated platform provides complete plant control and management of automation, all within a single software environment. Programming based on global standards and global open networks allows for building of globally standardised systems. At the core of this platform, the
Machine Controller series offers synchronous control of all machine devices and advanced functionality such as motion, robotics and database connectivity. This multidisciplinary concept allows you to simplify solution architecture, reduce programming and optimise productivity.
ABOUT OMRON Omron Electronics is the UK subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a global leader in the field of automation. Established in 1933, Omron has more than 35,000 employees in over 35 countries providing products and services to customers in a variety of fields including industrial automation, electronic components industries and healthcare. Omron Electronics provides sales and support for its vast range of industrial automation products including industrial components, sensing and safety, automation systems and drives.
Omron Electronics T: 0870 752 0861
www.industrial.omron.co.uk
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