GE Fanuc has introduced the new PACSystems™ RX3i controller - the latest addition to the innovative PACSystems family. PACSystems
features a single control engine and universal programming environment, which provides application portability across multiple
hardware platforms to deliver a true convergence of control choices. Featuring the same control engine as the PACSystems RX7i,
the new PACSystems RX3i offers a high level of automation functionality in a compact, cost-effective package.
For faster throughput without information
bottlenecks, the new PACSystems RX3i features a high-speed, PCI-based backplane and Pentium® 300 mHz CPU. High-capacity power
supplies can be deployed in single or multiple configurations to provide adequate power or redundancy in one rack. The PACSystems
RX3i also features faster I/O with expanded diagnostics and interrupts as well as hot insertion. The system supports a wide range
of I/O and includes discrete, universal analog, high-density analog, high-speed counter, and motion. Extensive communications
capabilities include integrated Ethernet and Profibus™ modules as well as support for DeviceNet™ and Genius® networks.
The common software platform across all of GE Fanuc controllers, award-winning CIMPLICITY®( Machine Edition)™ software provides
the universal engineering development environment for programming, configuration and diagnostics for the entire PACSystems family.
With tag-based programming, a library of reusable code and a test edit mode for improved online troubleshooting, CIMPLICITY Machine
Edition is a user-friendly environment that can increase design flexibility and improve engineering efficiency and productivity.
Benefits:
The innovative technology of the PACSystems RX3i enables users to:
- Address major engineering and business issues, such as higher productivity and tighter cost control
- Boost the overall performance of their automation systems
- Reduce engineering and commissioning costs
- Easily integrate new technology into installed base systems
- Significantly decrease concerns regarding short-and long-term migration and platform longevity
Features:
- High-speed processor and patented technology for faster throughput without information bottlenecks
- Dual backplane bus support per module slot
- High-speed, PCI-based for fast throughput of new advanced I/O
- Serial backplane for easy migration of existing Series 90-30 I/O
- Celeron (Pentium III) 300 mHz CPU for advanced programming and performance with 10Mbytes memory
- Memory for ladder logic documentation and machine documentation (Word, Excel, PDF, CAD and other files in future releases)
in the controller to reduce downtime and improve troubleshooting
- Open communications support including Ethernet, GENIUS, Profibus, DeviceNet, and serial
- Supports high density discrete I/O, universal analog (TC, RTD, Strain Gauge, Voltage and Current configurable per channel),
isolated analog, high-density analog, high-speed counter, and motion modules
- Expanded I/O offering with extended features for faster processing, advanced diagnostics and a variety of configurable interrupts
- Hot insertion for both new and migrated modules
- Isolated 24VDC terminal for I/O modules and a grounding bar that reduces user wiring
Contact your Great Lakes Automation Supply Sales Representative for more information on GE Fanuc's new PACSystems™ RX3i controller.
