Challenges in Metalwork/Steelworks
In iron and steel foundry environments, conditions are demanding, with dramatic variations in temperature, heavy contamination, high conveyor speeds, and constant threats from vibration and impact sources.
The ADLINK Solution
High-speed deterministic response time of conveyor sensor signals is required for precise control conveyor control. ADLINK offers a complete EtherCAT solution in which the Talos EtherCAT master controller not only governs time-deterministic EPS EtherCAT slaves to control common digital I/O devices, the analog I/O for measurement usage, but also connects EtherCAT type servos directly. ADLINK Softmotion, embedded in the Talos controller, benefits the user by managing complicated motion functions with simple and intuitive function blocks. ADLINK’s EtherCAT products are fully operable in -20 to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) environments and can withstand up to 50 G shock and 5 G vibration, fully supporting deployment in demanding conditions.