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News Release from: Rofin-Baasel UK | Subject: Rofin control unit
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 August 2005
Novel controller takes charge of lasers
The new Rofin control unit (RCU) is a real-time laser and handling control device with an IEC61131-compatible software PLC.
Rofin has developed a new all-in-one control concept which may be used for the majority of products offered by all three groups within its organisation The new Rofin control unit (RCU) is a real-time laser and handling control device with an IEC61131-compatible software PLC
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is especially true for users who need to cope with several different beam sources.
This new user interface allows full access from a terminal (a touch screen) that is located directly on the machines, or via a PC with an Ethernet connection.
The standardised RCN allows the extended diagnosis of all laser components via the intranet, or WLAN.
With the open PLC programming system customers can individually adapt the process sequence.
This new concept in laser control will see its first use on the new DS 030 HQ disc laser.
Over coming months much of the Rofin family of products will be equipped with this revolutionary new design. Request a free brochure from Rofin-Baasel UK ...
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