Scalable mobile control system

The scalable mobile control system is the solution of choice whenever efficient, future-proof control solutions are required that provides exactly what the application requires. Modular system design provides a platform, which supports accurate tailored solutions and tomorrow's safety standards.

Modularity and scalability
These are the defining attributes of the iFLEX control systems. This flexibility allows both OEMs and end-users to save money and panel space when building their automation system for mobile plant application.

Performance
The iFLEX system provides a variety of performance levels, ranging from low-end I/O controllers through to high-performance controls for sophisticated mobile automation solution in harsh environments.

Safety
The mobile SIL 1 (safety integrity level) certified controls from the iFLEX C6 and the SIL 2 certified controls from the iFLEX Sx product series are programmable controllers combining the performance level of highly integrated 32-bit microprocessor technology, with an integrated safety system for safety-related applications.

Open standards
The application software can be separated from safety-related software functions and protected against modifications. The operating system offers multi-tasking and user-defined interrupt handling. Application software is programmable according to IEC 61131-3 or with C.

Diagnostics
In addition, the inputs and outputs of the iFLEX control system offer various diagnostic capabilities and are protected against overload and short circuit. A start-signal input enables a defined shutdown if the ignition is switched off.

CPU modules
The iFLEX C6 offers already 100 MHz, 32-bit microprocessor technology for a compact control system. In addition, each CPU modules already offers a full range of communication interfaces such as Ethernet, CANopen, USB, SYS extension and optional a specialized interface for monitor console.

Power supply
The power supplies of the scalable mobile control system are designed for use on mobile plant applications. The DC/DC power supply is fully protected as a system point of load power supply, featured with an active over voltage limitation (OVL) according to ISO 7637-2, puls 1 to 4 and 5B (> 80 V at 2 Ω). The power supplies are equipped already with some I/Os as well as with two serial connected safety cut-off relays to meet e.g. EN 13000 requirements.

I/O modules
The scalable mobile control system features a wide range of specialized input and output options including PWM outputs with current control or Diag inputs with additional diagnostics. Integrated is self testability of all safety declared I/Os.

Communications options
To adapt the scalable mobile control system to the specific requirements, several communication modules such as CANopen or Ethernet extension, FBAS or Zigbee interfaces are provided.