Lenze PC-based automation - Manual (Page 12)

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The "PC-based Automation" system
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3 The "PC-based Automation" system
Industrial PCs (IPCs) become more and more important in the field of automation techno-
logy. Due to their scaling options and various combinations of visualisation and control on
one device, Industrial PCs provide clear advantages for many applications.
Lenze Industrial PCs are available with the following software equipment:
 Industrial PC as component, on request with operating system, without further softwa-
re
 Industrial PC as visualisation system
 Industrial PC as control and visualisation system
The "PC-based Automation" system enables the central control of logic and motion sys-
tems.
For this purpose, Lenze provides coordinated system components:
 Industrial PCs as control and visualisation system
– The IPC is the central component of the PC-based automation which controls the lo-
gic and motion functions by means of the runtime software.
– The IPC communicates with the field devices via the fieldbus.
– The IPCs are available in different designs.
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Note!
Moreover, the "PC based automation" system comprises the HMI series
EL 1xx PLC. These devices differ considerably from the Industrial PCs with regard
to performance and various other details. However, the devices of the HMI series
EL 1xx PLC are able to perform smaller control functions.