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Factory automation

Factory automation

Overview

As an innovative company in automation technology and management, FinePower is committed to the overall solution of factory automation control technology. We create an open factory automation control system for you through PC-based control technology. The range of products and services includes industrial PCs, controllers, I/O modules, fieldbus components, drives, the motors and other electromechanical products and automation software integration. It is widely used in textile, electronic assembly, food, packaging and battery industries, with stable system and superior performance. Products and services can be used on equipment as stand-alone components, or they can be seamlessly integrated into a complete factory automation control system for a variety of industries.

In the whole automation system, the working master station and slave station, and the standard Industry 4.0 communication protocol OPC UA is used between the master station and the master station to carry out communication, data exchange and collaborative work; at the same time, it seamlessly connects the upper-layer digital management mainstream such as MES and WCE. The data exchange of the software realizes the real lean management of the factory, and greatly improves the production efficiency and core competitiveness of the factory.

We always adhere to the concept of "standard and innovative professional automation technology", provide general or customized factory automation control solutions for customers in various industries, and contribute to the improvement of China's processing and manufacturing factory automation and digital core competitiveness.

Hardware Products and Software Services

Hardware products include industrial PCs, HMI human-machine interfaces, controllers, I/O modules, motion control components, vision systems, robots and other core automation components.

Industrial PC

Industrial PCs are developed and designed with advanced, high-performance components and processors combined with the advanced touch screen technology required by the industry, making them suitable for industrial use in terms of usability, noise immunity, mechanical stability and form factor Application, it is the preferred choice for factory automation master station control center.

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• Compact, powerful performance (Intel processor Core i3/i5/i7)
• Rugged quality (suitable for long-term operation in harsh industrial environments)
• Standard communication interface
• Rich and diverse display size options
• Modular interface options

HMI man-machine interface

Whether operated via touchscreen, function keys or a combination of the two, HMI control panels offer unmatched operating comfort. The bright display with wide viewing angles provides an excellent overview of all machine and system status. Superior industrial machine design ensures long-term availability of machines and systems.

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Compact structure, rich and diverse display sizes and a variety of specifications; the connection between the HMI human-machine interface and the industrial PC and controller can meet the user's requirements for EMC influence, mechanical stress, current carrying capacity, panel shape and size can be flexibly adjusted and other needs.

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Controller

The modular X20 system CPU module series can meet a wide range of needs. It can be used anywhere, from standard applications to demanding applications that meet the highest performance levels. It can even handle loop periods of 100 µs efficiently.
In the communication mode, RS232, Ethernet and USB are standard. Therefore, the network function and the connection of USB devices can be realized without adding extra cost. In addition, each CPU has a POWERLINK interface for real-time communication. Since X20 CPUs are designed for DIN-rail mounting in control cabinets, up to 250 X20 I/O modules - 3000 channels - can be connected directly. This allows for extremely high performance and the benefits of a distributed backplane. The integrated power supply of the CPU with I/O power supply terminals can supply power to the backplane and I/O sensors and actuators without adding other system components. Connecting the I/O directly to the X20 CPU allows you to benefit from a remote backplane, i.e. you can use a single cable to connect I/O stations within 100m or add modules with IP67 protection.

At the same time, customers can choose the following types of controllers according to the application:

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Controller with panel operation: integrates PLC, motion control and display. This is what sets the Power Panel product line apart. The performance range, including Intel® Atom™ technology, can cover even the most complex robotics and CNC applications. Operation panels can take on various display sizes, touch screens and/or keypads.

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PC-based controller: Using an industrial PC as its hardware platform, with a choice of Box PC or Panel PC, this controller offers a high degree of freedom for distributed machine and system concepts while being compact and perfectly integrated with fieldbus connections with superior performance.

I/O Model

The modular I/O system is versatile and easy to use. With IP20 and IP67 protection grades, any combination inside and outside the control cabinet can be realized. They also support all standard fieldbus systems. The I/O system can be perfectly adapted to machine applications with a completely flexible topology. Standard I/O can be mixed with safety I/O, and distributed intelligence can be embedded in the I/O system, so the distributed layout of the factory automation system can be easily realized, reducing wiring, and improving performance and stability.

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Inside the control cabinet

The very compact X20 system can be supplied with a variety of different modules, and the three-piece design facilitates efficient wiring and maintenance.

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Outside the control cabinet

The X67 system is compatible with the X20 system and can be combined as required. In addition, the IP67 degree of protection makes them especially suitable for harsh working conditions.

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Directly integrated valve terminal

The XV system allows valve terminals to be integrated directly into the I/O network. Thereby reducing the amount of I/O modules and wiring, and also reducing the cost of mechanical manufacturing

Motion control

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Modular Servo Drive

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Three-phase synchronous servo motor

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gearbox

A wide range of motors, gear units and motor/reducer combinations are available. A wide range of components meets the specific needs of standard and special purpose machinery in a wide variety of industries – textile, electronic assembly, food, packaging and batteries.
Perfect motion control technology is seamlessly integrated into the entire automation system – combining machine control, HMI and safety technology – to create a total solution for machine automation. All motion control components are fully interoperable, and each module can be arbitrarily configured according to needs to adapt to the changing needs of different machines or workstations.
Safety and flexibility are our guiding principles: our servo drives and inverter modules feature hard-wired or integrated safety technology for intelligent responses to hazardous situations. In addition to minimizing downtime, this greatly increases machine output. Perfect Servo Technology is ideal for centralized and distributed architectures, whether located in the control cabinet or directly on the machine, the product portfolio includes drive solutions for any situation and is the perfect motion control component and technology for the realization of factory automation.

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With the most innovative ACOPOStrak, SuperTrak and ACOPOS 6D electromechanical systems available, its application will enable the economical production of small batches and individual products. The modular design can form any number of configurations, convey workpieces individually through the machine, and is not restricted by strict timing, maximize production efficiency while realizing rapid product changeover, and ultimately achieve unprecedented productivity in factory automation.

Vision system

Both the hardware and software of the vision system solution are fully integrated into the control system. This is the only way to achieve absolute precision and microsecond synchronization between all automation components - including machine vision. With just one engineering tool and one application to manage, control engineers can now implement numerous machine vision tasks themselves.

Technical Highlights

  • Fully integrated into the automation system
  • Higher level of availability
  • Microsecond precision synchronization
  • Complete product portfolio: cameras, lenses, light sources and software
  • One product – many functions
  • Electronic focus setting
  • Preprocessing enhancement based on FPGA
  • Factory calibrated, easy to replace
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Robert

Industrial robots are an important part of factory automation. They can be integrated in a general engineering environment for programming and fully integrated with the system, which is conducive to the realization of synchronous movements with microsecond precision. Our continuous research and innovation in factory automation technology enables us to provide one-stop technology application and system integration of robots and related components. The development, diagnosis and maintenance of machine control systems only require one controller and one engineering system. It greatly reduces the entry barrier for OEM manufacturers wishing to implement high-end automated production lines.
Off-the-shelf software solutions can help OEMs implement pick-and-place applications faster. The system not only controls the robot itself, but also handles coordination with other axes, conveyors or tracks. A wide range of robots such as Delta robots, palletizing, and 6-joint robots can be selected, which can easily implement process operations such as high-speed sorting, grouping, sorting, assembly, and packaging of parts and objects.

 

Technical Highlights
Robots, machine controls and system controllers are integrated in a common engineering environment for programming

Improve accuracy with microsecond precision

Easy implementation of robot applications

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Software service

We offer the ultimate ecosystem for both machine building and systems engineering. An integrated software development approach will help you improve quality, reduce engineering costs and reduce time to market.
Using one unified programming tool for all aspects of factory automation minimizes training requirements, consolidates overall integration, and eliminates communication issues between engineering disciplines.
Initiate software development before hardware is complete, reuse software modules across multiple projects, verify functionality through simulation, and debug module-by-module to save time and cost. The programming languages ​​(IEC 61131-3 and ANSI C) in one integrated programming tool provide users with efficient support - and can be combined as required - with a modern architecture and organization of the programming environment. All languages ​​have access to the same data types and use the same libraries and variables. Using the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), it can be directly connected to the plant management layer such as MES systems. The protocol can provide convenient features to make life easier for developers, and as a new market standard with an open architecture, it promises long-term compatibility with a wide range of third-party systems. Various Internet technologies are also supported through the use of dedicated libraries, simplifying the implementation of location-independent operations and production methods.


Technical Highlights
Extensive programming using IEC 61131-3, C, C++ and CFC languages
Scalable hardware platform with long-term availability
Open standard and bidirectional interface
Consistent user interface for all aspects of the automation project
One-stop control, HMI, motion and safety technology partner
Simple, controlled access to machine data thanks to OPC UA
Seamless integration of fieldbus devices

Comprehensive remote diagnosis

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OPC UA Industry 4.0 ideal communication protocol

OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a vendor-independent communication protocol for industrial automation applications. It is based on the client-server principle and enables seamless communication from individual sensors and actuators all the way to the ERP system or the cloud. The protocol is platform independent and has built-in security mechanisms. Since OPC UA is flexible and completely independent, it is seen as an ideal communication protocol for implementing Industry 4.0.
We have always insisted and applied OPC UA, so that all production process data is transmitted through a single protocol, so the loss of interfaces, gateways and related information will be a thing of the past – within a machine, between machines or between machines between cloud databases. The OPC unified architecture (OPC UA) is adopted to realize seamless data connection. The basic workstation, sub-station controller and main station controller are always connected to the factory management MES and WCE.

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Control system structure and technical characteristics

Classic control system structure:

A typical factory automation control system generally consists of a master station and a slave station. According to the size of the project and the assembly process, there can be one master station or several master stations, and the slave stations set up corresponding sub-control systems according to the production process.
1) Master station: The industrial display screen, industrial PC and security module constitute the work master station. According to the size of the project, one master station or multiple master stations can be set. The standard industry 4.0 communication protocol OPC UA is used to realize data exchange with the upper-layer MES system, as well as with other master stations and slave stations.
2) Slave station (station): completes the specific process operation and assembly of the station, and consists of HMI operation interface, CPU controller, I/O input and output modules, security modules, robots, vision systems, motion-controlled drives and motors, etc. Main components or actuators.

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Technical Features

Use an integrated programming platform for configuration and programming of all components
Standardized and unified programming, extensive programming using IEC 61131-3, C, C++ and CFC languages
Each substation can be configured with a consistent user interface, and can be seamlessly migrated to the mobile panel or WEB interface
One-stop program control, HMI human-machine interface, motion control technology, safety technology partner
Standard industry 4.0 communication protocol OPC UA, to achieve seamless connection with the upper MES digital system
Flexible hardware configuration with both scalability and long-term availability
Use of open standards and communication interfaces and fieldbuses
Comprehensive remote diagnosis
Improve technical performance and stability, reduce development costs and shorten lead times
Advanced technology with standard specifications, while being portable and repeatable
Ultimately achieve a substantial increase in factory automation production efficiency and create value

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