Rexroth Introduces new PLC Family: IndraLogic XLC

By DE Editors

Rexroth’s IndraLogic XLC PLC family enables scalable, controller-based and embedded PC solutions in conjunction with the company’s latest IndraControl device platform. Industrial PC-based hardware variants will round off the device portfolio in 2011, according to the company.

Rexroth advanced the PLC family using the IndraLogic 2G PLC kernel, which is integrated into the company’s IndraWorks software tool and the multitasking runtime system. This allows users to take advantage of many new functions for creating modular software projects in an end-to-end overall system in less time than before, according to the company. Functions include editor tools, object orientation as an extension to IEC 61131-3, and function libraries as well as compilers for efficient generation of machine codes. The modular Generic Application Template project template helps simplifies the process of designing new machines.

End-to-end communication between the controller and decentralized system peripherals, such as inputs and outputs or drives, takes place via real-time Ethernet SERCOS III. PLC cycles up to 250 µs enable fast response times for handling time-critical process signals. IndraLogic XLC controllers come with motion control functions integrated into the run-time systems to enhance the previous IndraLogic systems.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.