All-in-One Controller for Compact Machines

Omron Automation Americas offers its CP2E Series all-in-one controller that is designed to provide advanced control and enable IIoT connectivity for compact machines. According to the company, the controller improves manufacturing productivity and quality by making it easy to visualize the performance and data of connected machines through simple programming.

"Manufacturers are constantly driven to streamline their processes, from machine set-up to operation and maintenance," said a company spokesperson. "Even with compact machines and limited budgets, it is essential to make good use of production data to visualize machine performance and prevent unexpected shutdowns. However, these demands are difficult to meet because they often require an expensive controller to build an IIoT-ready system."

The CP2E is designed to cost-effectively enable IIoT connectivity for compact machines. "The controller collects machine performance data and shares the necessary information with enterprise networks, while the predefined program data and function blocks allow virtually anyone to set up machines to perform complex control," said the spokesperson. "This dramatically reduces the time required for programming, testing, debugging and maintenance."

Key features and benefits of the CP2E include:

• Improved connectivity for Ethernet and serial devices. The CP2E has two Ethernet ports with Ethernet switching function: host and HMI connectivity. Up to three serial ports are available for open connectivity to serial devices.
• Reduced effort for the set-up of complex machines. Function blocks make it easy to achieve 4-axis positioning function with linear interpolation, and the CP2E also provides a PID control with auto tuning function block for stable temperature control.
• Simplified troubleshooting. The CP2E's input/output terminal LED indicators are engineered to provide quick and easy root cause identification, while the controller's ability to automatically detect and recover from bit corruption increase machine efficiency and avoids CPU stops.
• Increased peace of mind. "The CP2E is a reliable `install and forget' solution for demanding environmental conditions, since its extended operational temperature increases reliability in special applications and its battery-free operation reduces maintenance costs," said the spokesperson.

For more information contact:

Omron Automation Americas

2895 Greenspoint Parkway

Suite 100

Hoffman Estates, IL 60193

847-843-7900

www.automation.omron.com