INMOCO'S new 5200 controller with built-in web server is key component for e-manufacturing

Assembly Automation

ISSN: 0144-5154

Article publication date: 1 March 2005

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(2005), "INMOCO'S new 5200 controller with built-in web server is key component for e-manufacturing", Assembly Automation, Vol. 25 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2005.03325aad.004

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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INMOCO'S new 5200 controller with built-in web server is key component for e-manufacturing

INMOCO'S new 5200 controller with built-in web server is key component for e-manufacturing

Keywords: Internet, Controllers

INMOCO is providing a key component for e-manufacturing strategies with the launch of its latest Model 5200 Series controller from Control Technology Corporation. The 5200 controller has a built-in web server, which enables users to securely monitor, control and upgrade processes via Internet access. It is designed with multi-unit expansion racks to control larger applications with more I/O via a single CPU and control strategy. This development means that a single Blue Fusion system can now control up to 192 I/O points and up to six axes of motion (Plate 4).

The model 5200 is the latest addition to the Control Technology Blue Fusione Series, a range of web enabled controllers that make the idea of running an entire manufacturing enterprise via the web a practical reality. The Blue Fusion controllers are 32-bit, RISC based units that combine automation and motion control facilities, monitoring and TCP/ IP Ethernet web connectivity into a single compact package priced below many non-networking controllers.

Plate 4 The new 5200 controller from INMOCO

The new features available for the first time on the Model 5200 improve the performance/price ratio of the Blue Fusion controller package further. They include bi-directional e-mail support, which enables the Blue Fusion controller to send alerts or production data via an e-mail message. This facility also allows users to send an e-mail to the Model 5200 with customized instructions to modify the operation of the controller.

Also enhancing the all round capabilities of the 5200 controller, are facilities for local data logging and Flash file storage. Local data logging enables millions of points to be recorded in real time: it can be used in conjunction with remote servers to provide users with the convenience of redundant data archival. Flash file storage handles more immediate data needs, allowing users to store process-related files such as CAD, video and documentation, actually on the controller.

The Model 5200 supports popular protocols such as UDP, TCP/IP, HTTP, and Modbus Master/Slave TCP. Through DHCP support, it can be configured and appear like any other node on the network. In addition, the Model 5200 can also be set up as an FTP server for upgrades, support or for propagating control strategies from one control unit to others. For additional data management, the controller may be used with CTC's family of software, including CTServere and CT HMIe software.

For further information contact: Gerard Bush, Sales Application Engineer, INMOCO Limited, 4 Brunei Close, Drayton Fields, Daventry NN11 5RB. Tel: 01327 300320; Fax: 01327 300319; E-mail: GerardB@inmoco.co.uk

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