IBA SM128V Automation Modules

IBA SM128V Automation Modules

The user interface theme of the IBA SM128V allows the operator to create a unique look and feel for a specific project. Dockable window functionality allows for the transfer of cross-references and data views. The ability to automatically hide or even tear off views and place them in a workspace outside of Direct Software optimises the full ladder view.” The “Top of the Day” feature provides simple suggestions on how to learn the new features of Direct Software 5 and how to take advantage of shortcuts. By default, this feature displays a new tip each time the programming software is opened. Other new features include customisable points and one-click editing from the control toolbar, a drum timer for sequential operations, and automatic backup of the last four saved project changes.

The IBA SM128V eliminates the use of intermediate PC technology to achieve this connection, reducing installation, maintenance and security issues while shortening long system integration cycles. Using this device in combination with the new SIMATICCP343-1ERPC of the S7 family, users can process data and send it to a variety of external systems. In addition to simple systems such as e-mail servers, these include databases, messaging and queuing systems such as Oracle’s Manufacturing Operations Centre and IBM’s Network Ball System. The appliance has become a power tool in the systems integrator market, allowing for difficult device aggregation.

The appliance also adds value to smart devices in production, enabling OEMs to analyse data transferred to enterprise applications, which in turn adds value to the smart devices they provide to their customers. This connectivity gives companies an accurate view of the production environment, enabling them to monitor and retrieve information faster and react to business issues in real time. An integrated PLC and robot controller for robot cell applications provides powerful performance in a single cell. The integrated cell combines ABBATAYOORS’ flexible AC500 PLC with its IRC5 robot controller, eliminating the cost and space of a separate PLC cabinet and significantly reducing the installation and uptime of the robotic production cell.