ctrlX Core

The 64-bit multicore CPUs distribute the applications optimally to the different processor cores. They offer significantly higher computing power than previous control platforms in the same space. ctrlX CORE offers scalable control of single-axis movements through to highly complex multiple axis movements. It implements different technology functions with complex arithmetic operations in parallel with a high control quality and communicates with higher-level systems.

Process data can be processed comprehensively by the control system when ctrlX I/O is activated. Optional I/O modules for additional functions and communication protocols in the same form factor simplify scaling.

ctrlX CORE is expressly designed for demanding environments and withstands vibrations and impact in a wide temperature window with high EMC resistance. The hardware is designed for maximum maintenance-free operation and long-term availability based on a fanless and wear part-free design.

Thanks to its open and flexible architecture, ctrlX CORE is ready to meet whatever the Factory of the Future may bring in the future. In addition to EtherCAT, the hardware supports many other common automation protocols. For example, the gigabit Ethernet interface is ideal for use in networked environments, supporting the data-intensive exchange of information with higher-level IT systems, HMI devices and cloud-based applications. The control system supports more than 30 IT and IoT standards, including OPC UA as server and client as well as the widely used MQTT protocol.