Embedded system
Compact control platform
Bosch Rexroth has launched the compact industrial controller ctrlX Core. With its open and flexible architecture, the control platform removes the boundaries between the IPC, embedded system and drive-based technology platforms.
This scalable "control system for everything" offers numerous advantages such as lower component requirements, less engineering effort and higher productivity. "With ctrlX Core, we have developed the most universal, flexible and open control platform on the market. It meets the growing requirements and different applications - from pure PLC applications in the general machine market to motion applications for simple handling tasks and typical platform applications," says Steffen Winkler, Sales Manager of the Automation & Electrification Solutions business unit at Bosch Rexroth. "The embedded controller has already been tested by selected key customers over many months and is now ready for widespread practical use."
ctrlX Core is the heart of the automation platform ctrlX Automation from Bosch Rexroth. A key advantage of the control platform is its open software architecture with flexible app technology. As a multi-core technology, ctrlX Core forms the basis for this. It is suitable for all automation applications and, thanks to its openness, offers users new scope for action when setting up functions.
With the modular software toolkit ctrlX Works, developers can select the apps they need or use any open source software. It is also possible for customers to run software they have developed themselves on the platform and convert functions in all common programming languages into apps. In addition, industrial applications can be offered in the ctrlX App Store. Apps from third parties can also be downloaded. The ctrlX Data Layer anchored in the controller ensures communication between the apps and regulates secure access to information for all apps.
Bosch Rexroth has developed the ctrlX Device Portal for easy management, maintenance and servicing of the device software. It enables the central management of control systems across plants. All available apps can be assigned to the ctrlX Core and updated.
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