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The "Controller-based Automation" system
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3 The "Controller-based Automation" system
Centralised control technology increasingly finds its way into the field of automation tech-
nology. Due to their scaling options and various possibilities of combining visualisation
and control in one device, Industrial PCs offer great advantages for many applications.
These L-force controllers are available with the following software equipment:
 L-force controller as component, on request with operating system, without additional
software
 L-force controller as visualisation system (depending on the type, an additional panel
may be required)
 L-force controller as control system
The "Controller-based Automation" system allows for the centralised control of Logic and
Motion systems.
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Note!
• When designing the system it is reasonable to operate the Logic and Motion
devices on separate lines, respectively!
• If the EtherCAT bus system is used, no separate lines for Logic and Motion are
required.
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Further information on the parameter setting and configuration of the
individual bus systems can be found in the following communication manuals:
• CANopen control technology - commissioning & configuration
• EtherCat control technology - commissioning & configuration
• PROFIBUS control technology - commissioning & configuration