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Both models are equipped with numerous servo drives and motors for precise control to deliver a perfect finish every time .
had several reasons for choosing Delta as its partner in the upgrade project . As soon as the two parties started talking it was clear that not only did Delta ’ s experts have the necessary component knowledge , they could also provide consistent end-to-end solutions for industrial automation , including consulting , design and implementation services . In addition , Delta ’ s ability to quickly supply a wide range of powerful components was impressive . The comprehensive skills and professional support would prove especially crucial during an intense initial six-month period in which the first prototype was upgraded and configured .
The right hardware and software for fast , accurate digital printing Several Delta components were selected to upgrade the printers . The MTEX NS MULTI 800 was fitted with three servo drives of the ASD-B3A-E series and three servo motors of the ECM- B3M series . All the servo devices are connected via EtherCAT to each other , and to a MS 300 inverter and an R1-EC gateway . The solution is controlled by an AX308ET motion controller based on a Programmable Logic Controller ( PLC ), which communicates via OPC UA with the PC and the UI , which is installed on it .
The somewhat larger MTEX NS MULTI 1300 system was also equipped with new components , comprising a total of six ASD- B3A-E servo drives , six ECM-B3M servo motors and two MS 300 inverters .
With Delta ’ s support , MTEX also introduced the Codesys automation software to control the powerful ASDB3A- E , AX-308E ,
MS300 and R1-EC components effectively and as smoothly as possible . It is programmed through the Delta DIADesigner platform with DIADesigner AX based on Codesys . This programming platform serves as a development environment for PLCs and can be used with axes , drives and slaves from a broad range of manufacturers . Delta organized on-site training for employees to demonstrate how easy it is to use the software , ensuring optimum user acceptance of Codesys .
Delta : a single source for all products and services The upgraded digital printers fulfill all the requirements specified by MTEX . As well as ensuring faster and more precise printing processes , their EtherCAT connectivity also means that the printers can be easily integrated into an existing Industry 4.0 environment . In addition , print jobs are now easier to scale and Codesys gives employees the opportunity to flexibly program customer-specific designs alongside standard processes .
The results have been so impressive that MTEX has decided to fit a total of 250 NS MULTI 800 and 100 NS MULTI 1300 printers with the new technology , while there are also already plans to upgrade the even larger NS MULTI + models . “ The success of this upgrade project is largely due to the fact that we at Delta have not only supplied the required components but also offered an entire service package , which , in addition to planning and implementation , also included consulting , and a well-designed software training ,” says Enric Tamarit , Field Application Manager , Industrial Automation Business Group at Delta EMEA . “ We have given MTEX a complete solution for industrial automation and are looking forward to contributing our expertise to the projects that the business has already planned for the future .”
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