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News Release from: Quin Systems | Subject: Quin Logic Control
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 June 2006
Motion controller adds soft-PLC
functionality
Quin Logic Control provides a very cost-effective solution to the machine-builder's task by avoiding the need for an external PLC for local machine sequential control.
Quin Systems, a leading exponent of innovative distributed control systems, is launching its latest development in motion control programming Quin Logic Control (or QLC) takes the company's powerful motion control programming language, with many built-in functions, and integrates PLC functionality that meets the IEC61131-3 standard
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 13 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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In keeping with Quin's design philosophy of true distributed control, functions are located locally within each axis rather than in a central controller.
This allows for virtually unlimited expandability without the need to add ever faster central processors that need ever higher network bandwidth to each drive.
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Every motion controller requires some sequential control; Quin has succeeded in fully integrating soft-PLC functionality to the distributed design philosophy.
This has been done in a manner that enables increased usability above the basic IEC standard by being fully interactive.
An intuitive graphical display of the controller's functions in real-time gives benefits when commissioning or maintaining machines, and also for testing new programmes for new products.
All these interactive functions can be accessed remotely for efficient and effective support.
This motion-PLC regime has been deployed by Quin directly in its unique pick and place handling system, the R-Theta3.
Quin's technology provides high speed pick and place interpolated motion in three axes that are constantly synchronised with other automation controllers on an automated line.
Tight synchronisation avoids all accumulating delays in machine motion and can have a significant effect on overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
Using Quin's technology and knowhow, R-Theta3 epitomises the use of powerful motion control with optimised low-inertia mechanical design to provide a cost saving solution for automating production.
Quin places strong emphasis on its experience and expertise in the motion control user's world of problems and requirements.
Quin's focused solution is derived from many years of delivering easy-to-use solutions to even the most mathematically complex motion control requirements of modern high speed machinery.
Machine builders, motion-control VARs and end-users should look at Quin's technology to provide fast solutions, excellent performance and reliability.
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