New FX5U PLC simplifies positioning and motion control

    New FX5U PLC simplifies positioning and motion control.   Mitsubishi’s new iQ-F controller is blurring the lines between PLC control and dedicated motion controllers for both positioning and advanced motion control, without the need for dedicated positioning software.   The FX5U includes Mitsubishi Electric ́s Simple Motion Unit as an intelligent function module, […]

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New MR-J4-TM servo controller for open networks

    The new MR-J4-TM servo controller from Mitsubishi Electric UK can be combined with Anybus plug-in cards from e-F@ctory Alliance partner HMS Industrial Networks to enable connection to any of the major open networks.   This solution enables Mitsubishi Electric’s advanced servo technology to be used with third-party control system and network technologies for […]

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Mitsubishi Electric offers simple low cost gantry control

Mitsubishi Electric offers simple low cost gantry control   Mitsubishi Electric UK‘s simple motion LD77MS when used as a gantry controller provides integrators with optical fibre network with plug and play connectivity to provide 100% mechanical noise elimination; setup times reduced by up to 80% and reduces the risk of configuration errors during setup.   […]

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MR-J4W offers simple XY table control with wear monitoring

    The latest Mitsubishi MR-J4W2-B servo amplifier to control the movement of an XY table offers machine builders significant advantages in size, programming, and materials saving.   XY tables are used in a variety of applications where either the tool or the work-piece have  different positioning requirements. Usually horizontal motion involves 2 (or more) […]

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Mitsubishi Simple Motion module reduces filling machine costs

    Mitsubishi Electric Simple Motion module combined with an L Series PLC offers advanced motion control functions such as positioning, speed control, torque control, cam control, synchronous control and mark detection to be realised simply using parameter settings. A key feature of the Simple Motion Module is the way it simplifies system set-up by […]

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