Novel controller takes charge of lasers
A
Rofin-Baasel product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Aug 11, 2005
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.
As a result, all systems provided by the Rofin group are to be equipped with a uniform operating concept, a fact that offers decisive benefits in terms of training and operation.
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.
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